FAQ

Questions we hear a lot

Short answers about pricing, process and what we do. If yours isn’t here, ask us on the project form or email hello@themarketingsource.com.

Pricing

Prices and payment

Are your prices really fixed?

Yes. The price in your written scope is the price you pay. If you ask for something outside the scope, we quote it before we do it.

Why do some prices say “from”?

Those projects vary more in size. You’ll see your exact price in your scope before any work starts.

How do I pay?

Once you approve your scope, we send an invoice. Projects are paid in full before work begins.

Can I get a refund?

You can cancel for a full refund within three business days of paying, or until you send your intake answers, whichever comes first. See our Terms for details.

How does the audit and Roadmap credit work?

Book any project with us within 30 days of receiving your audit or Roadmap and the full fee comes off that project’s price.

Process

Working with us

How fast will I hear back?

Within two business days of sending the project form.

What do you need from me?

Answers to a short intake, any materials you already have, and access to your platform if we’re building something.

How many rounds of changes do I get?

One round on each project. A round is one set of comments on one draft, so gather your notes before you send them.

Do I have to sign a retainer?

No. Every project stands on its own, and you can book another whenever you’re ready.

Websites

Website work

Do you build new websites from scratch?

No. We improve the site you already have, on the platform it already runs on. For up to five pages, see the Website Refresh.

Do you need my password?

No. You add us as a user on your site, and you remove our access when the project is done.

Do you handle hosting, domains or maintenance?

No. Those stay with your current provider. We also don’t set up or change online stores.

What happens after the 30 days of fixes?

New changes become a Website Update Package.

Fit

Is this a fit?

Who do you work with?

Small businesses and nonprofits, one-person shops included. Our clients know their work and want help with the marketing around it.

Do you work with authors?

Yes, through our sister company, The Book Marketing Source, which works with nonfiction authors who use their books to win clients.

Do you guarantee results?

We guarantee the work in your scope and the date we set. We can’t promise numbers that depend on other people, like how many visitors sign up, buy or donate.

Still have a question.

Ask us on the project form and you’ll hear back within two business days.