FAQ

Website questions from Maui small businesses

Straight answers on cost, timelines, hosting, ownership, SEO, and AI search.

What does Keahinetics do?

Keahinetics designs, builds, hosts, and manages websites for small businesses on Maui and across Hawaiʻi. Every site is mobile-friendly, fast, and set up to be found on Google and AI search tools, all for one flat monthly fee.

How much does a website cost?

Keahinetics plans are $50, $85, or $125 per month (founding client pricing: clients who sign now keep their rate as long as they stay). Every plan includes the website, Managed Care (hosting, security, updates, and backups), and content edits. There's a one-time setup fee of $300–$1,000 depending on the size of the site, waived when you sign a 12-month agreement. Hawaiʻi GET is added to all prices. See the Pricing page for plan details.

How long does it take to build my website?

Most sites go live in 1 to 2 weeks, depending on how many pages you need and how quickly we can get your photos and info.

What's included in the monthly fee?

Every plan includes Managed Care: hosting, security, updates, and backups. Your site is built for speed, with HTTPS and security headers, your site files are backed up in version control, and updates and content edits are handled each month within your plan. Every plan also includes local SEO setup, and Standard and Plus include links to your existing Facebook and Instagram accounts. Hosting is part of your monthly plan price, not a separate bill.

Do I need to sign a long-term contract?

No. Plans are month-to-month or 12-month terms, and you can cancel anytime with 30 days' notice. Choosing a 12-month agreement waives the one-time setup fee.

Do I own my website and domain?

Yes. You own your domain name and all of your content, always. If you ever leave, we'll give you a download of your site files and help point your domain to your new host.

Can you help if I already have a website?

Yes. We'll rebuild it faster and better, keep your domain, and handle the switch for you. It starts with a free audit of your current site.

Do I need to write the content or take photos?

No. We write your website copy with you, based on a short conversation about your business. We'll use your photos, or find quality stock images that fit your business. Need a photographer? We can recommend a local one.

What is GEO, or AI search optimization?

GEO stands for generative engine optimization. It means setting up your website so AI tools like ChatGPT, Google's AI answers, and Perplexity can understand your business and recommend it when people ask for local services. It uses clear content, structured data (schema), and consistent business info.

Can you guarantee I'll rank #1 on Google?

No one can honestly guarantee rankings. What Keahinetics does is build your site the right way for search, with fast pages, local keywords, schema markup, and a matched Google Business Profile, and keep it maintained so you have the best chance to show up.

Will you set up my Google Business Profile?

Yes, on the Standard and Plus plans. We set up or clean up your profile so your name, service area, hours, and services match your website exactly.

Where are you located and who do you work with?

Keahinetics is based on Maui and serves all of Hawaiʻi. We meet in person across Maui, and work by phone, video, text, or email with small businesses on every island.

How do I request changes to my site?

Just send a note through the contact form. Most edits done within 2 business days. Your edit time refreshes every month. Unused time doesn't carry over, so send us changes anytime.

Can you set up a professional email address?

Need a professional email address? We can help you set one up (provider fees are separate).

Can customers book appointments on my site?

Yes, on the Plus plan. We connect an existing booking tool, like Square Appointments or Google Calendar booking pages, to your site. We don't build a custom booking system. Standard and Plus also include a quote & appointment request form: customers send a request; you confirm. Plus includes one of online booking or an events calendar; adding the other is an add-on, ask for pricing.

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