Question 1

How much does a custom website cost?

Accepted Answer

SyncSpark builds custom websites starting at $3,000 CAD. The build includes SEO and AEO foundations, schema markup, performance optimization, mobile-first design, and AI web chat for lead capture. An AI Voice Agent (VAPI) add-on is available at $99 per month. We provide a clear quote within 2 business days of a discovery call.

Question 2

What does AEO cost?

Accepted Answer

AEO work is available as a one-time foundational optimization from $2,500 CAD (schema markup, llms.txt, robots.txt, FAQ content restructuring, entity establishment), or as ongoing work inside Active Management at $1,200 per month — which includes a monthly Strategic Visibility Brief plus 2 to 4 written posts, technical fixes, and schema updates shipped every month.

Question 3

What is included in Active Management?

Accepted Answer

Active Management is $1,200 per month and includes: a monthly Strategic Visibility Brief (site grades across SEO, AEO, CRO, performance, and mobile, named gaps, and 3 to 5 prioritized actions), plus 2 to 4 written posts optimized for AI citations, technical SEO and AEO fixes shipped, and schema updates as your offer evolves. We ship the work for you.

Question 4

What is AEO and why does my business need it?

Accepted Answer

AEO stands for Answer Engine Optimization. When someone asks ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Google AI Overviews a question like 'who is the best web designer in Vancouver?', AEO is what gets your business cited. As AI assistants handle more searches, being cited by AI engines is becoming as important as ranking on Google. SyncSpark's AEO work starts at $2,500 CAD one-time, or is included in Active Management at $1,200 per month.

Question 5

How long does it take to build a website?

Accepted Answer

Most custom website builds take 2 to 4 weeks from kickoff to launch depending on scope and how quickly feedback is provided. SEO and AEO Optimization on an existing site takes 1 to 3 weeks. We provide a clear timeline in your project proposal.

Question 6

Do you work with businesses outside of Canada?

Accepted Answer

SyncSpark is Vancouver-based and primarily serves Canadian small businesses and Shopify operators, but we work with clients across North America. Our focus is on businesses that want a senior agency without the overhead of a large firm.

Question 7

What is the difference between Shopify SEO and a custom website build?

Accepted Answer

Shopify Optimization works on your existing store: schema, meta, product page SEO, AI visibility, trust signals, and conversion improvements. No rebuild required. A Custom Website Build is a new site built from scratch in Astro with SEO and AEO foundations baked in. If you have a working Shopify store that needs to rank and convert better, choose Optimization. If you need a new site or are replacing an outdated one, choose Build.

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