Frequently Asked Questions

We use fixed project pricing, not hourly rates. Before any work begins you'll receive a written proposal with the total cost, exactly what's included and a payment schedule.

A standard small business website takes 3 to 6 weeks from kickoff to launch, depending on complexity and how quickly content is provided. Larger builds with custom features or ecommerce can run 4 to 8 weeks. We give you a realistic timeline upfront and stick to it.

Yes. While we're based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, we work with clients across Canada and worldwide. Most collaboration happens over video calls, shared documents and our project management tools. Location hasn't been a barrier for any of our projects.

Yes. Every site includes proper semantic HTML, fast load times, mobile first design, meta tags, Open Graph, structured data and a sitemap. We follow current SEO best practices so your site starts on the right foot. Ongoing SEO strategy is available as a separate service.

Yes. We typically build fully native or cross platform apps, which means your app runs natively on both iOS and Android from a single codebase. This keeps costs lower while delivering the performance users expect.

We built Ctrl Code specifically for organizations that have real constraints. We'll be upfront if something is out of range and, where possible, suggest phased approaches that get you the most important things first.