How does the free 7-day trial work?+
You pick a plan, enter your details and start the trial in a secure Stripe checkout. A credit card is required to start, but $0 is charged for 7 days. During that week we design your real site so you can judge the finished work, not a promise. On day 8 your card is charged your plan's one-time setup fee (Foundation $97, Growth $497, Scale $997, Enterprise ECommerce from $4,997 CAD) plus the first monthly payment, and the monthly plan recurs every month after that. Cancel any time before day 8 from your client portal and you are never charged.
Do I need a credit card to start the trial?+
Yes. A card is required to start so your build slot is reserved and your plan can continue seamlessly if you love the site. Nothing is charged during the 7 days. On day 8 the one-time setup fee and your first monthly payment are charged to that card, and cancelling before then means no payment at all.
What is included in each package?+
Foundation ($97 one-time setup + $147/mo) covers a conversion-focused site for new or single-service businesses. Growth ($497 + $197/mo) adds more pages, deeper SEO and lead capture. Scale ($997 + $297/mo) fits multi-service or multi-location companies with advanced funnels and integrations. Enterprise ECommerce (from $4,997 + $597/mo) covers full online stores. All prices are CAD. Every plan includes design, build, mobile optimization and launch.
What does the monthly plan cover after launch?+
Hosting, domain and SSL management, security, daily backups, updates, speed and Core Web Vitals monitoring, SEO care, and ongoing design and conversion improvements. Your site keeps improving every month instead of aging out.
How long does it take to launch my website?+
Your first mockup is typically ready within 48 hours of your kickoff call. Most Foundation and Growth builds launch within two weeks. Scale and Enterprise ECommerce timelines depend on scope and page count, and you get an exact schedule on your free consultation.
What do you need from me to get started?+
Your logo (or we design one), any photos you want featured, your services and offers, and 30 minutes for a kickoff call. You upload everything in your client portal and we handle the rest — no technical work on your side.
How is billing handled?+
All payments run through Stripe, a PCI-compliant global payment processor. Your card details are stored with Stripe and never on our servers. Setup fees are charged once, and the monthly plan bills automatically on the same date each month in Canadian dollars.
Can I update my card, view invoices or cancel?+
Yes. Your client portal opens a secure Stripe billing portal where you can update your payment method, download every invoice and receipt, or cancel at any time. Cancel during the trial and you pay nothing; cancel later and service runs to the end of the paid period.
Are prices in Canadian dollars, and is tax included?+
All prices are billed in CAD. We are a Canadian company founded in 2019. Applicable taxes are calculated at checkout based on your location and shown before you confirm.
Do I own my website and my domain?+
You own your custom domain address 100%, always — plus your content, images and brand assets. When you partner with us you also get our system and technology: your website is built on, and runs inside, the Aesthetic Website Designs platform. Your subscription is what keeps it fully optimized, secure, updated and integrated with our software. Our businesses work together — keeping your bills paid and your subscription active keeps your website fully operational.