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AutoOps Websites - Frequently Asked Questions

Purchasing a new website can feel complex, but understanding the basics makes the process much smoother. Here are some of the most common questions about AutoOps Websites. 

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Cost
Ownership & Rights
Website Configuration

Cost

1. How much does an AutoOps Website cost?

AutoOps Websites cost $100/month per website, this is in addition to your monthly AutoOps, or Steer, subscription. You can have multiple locations under the same website if you own multiple shops; a page will be created for each location and their respective details. 

If you purchase multiple websites, each website will cost an additional $100 per month. For example, if you own multiple locations and purchase a website for each location, instead of the previously mentioned layout in the paragraph above.

2. What are the ongoing costs after the website is launched?

There are only two ongoing costs for an AutoOps Website:

  • $100/month - The AutoOps Website Cost.

  • Domain Registration: A fee to own your website's address (e.g., yourshop.com). This is paid to your domain provider on a monthly or annual basis depending on your provider. 
    • If you do not currently own your own domain, we can purchase a domain for you to use with your AutoOps Website. This will be an additionally $5 per month, brining your AutoOps Website monthly charge to $105.
    • If you already own your own domain from another provider, this is a cost you have already been paying. You will continue to pay this cost to your existing domain provider. You can still use this domain with your AutoOps website.

Ownership & Rights

4. Who owns the domain name?

You, the AutoOps Customer, own your domain name. When you sign up for an AutoOps Website, we can assist you with purchasing a domain if you do not already have one; however, ultimately, you own your domain.

a. I already own a domain, how do I find my domain provider?

The following tools can help you locate your domain provider:

> https://lookup.icann.org/en
> https://whatcms.org/

5. Who owns the website content and design?

You, the AutoOps Customer, own all website code, design files, and content. 

6. Can I take my website with me if I cancel?

We are able to provide you with a full export of your published site content to take with you when you move to a new hosting provider.

What to Expect When You Export Your Site

  • Content File: Your site's content will be delivered to you as a .zip file containing all the content from your published site.

  • Unsupported Site: Once your site is exported and you transfer to a new provider, we will no longer be able to provide support for that site or its performance on the new platform you've chosen.

  • Potential Development Work: Your new hosting provider will need to perform additional development work to ensure your site functions correctly on their platform. This is often necessary because of differences in templates, widgets, and technical configurations across various hosting environments.

Usage Rights and Restrictions

When you receive the exported content, please note the following:

  • Proprietary Code: You are not allowed to reverse-engineer or "unminify" the JavaScript (JS) or Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) that were used to build your site.

  • Template Design: The intellectual property rights to our original template designs remain with us. You cannot copy these designs to sell or distribute them as your own templates.

Configuration

7. Will my website work on mobile devices?

Yes, it will. All AutoOps Websites are designed to be responsive, meaning the layout and elements automatically adjust to look and function correctly on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

8. How long will it take to build my website?

The timeline depends heavily on your responsiveness. If you fill out your AutoOps Website Form in a timely manner, we are able to provide a preview of your website within 2 days of form submission.  

The biggest delays often come from feedback and edits during the review stages.

9. What information do I need to provide?

Please fill out the AutoOps Website Form in the AutoOps Dashboard (AutoOps Sites Page). This tool allows us to pull in content from your existing internet presence such as your Google Business Listing and existing website. When completing the form please provide any extra images or content you would like added to your website. 

For step-by-step instructions on filling out the AutoOps Website Form, Click Here.

10. What happens once the website is finished?

After final testing and quality assurance checks, the website is launched (made live) on your domain name. Our team will help you publish you website live to your domain name once you have approved your website.. 

11. Will my new website rank well on Google (SEO)?

Yes, your success is built into our websites! Our AutoOps websites are preset for SEO reach across the web right from the start. Designed to attract visitors and built to book appointments, your site is configured for growth.

You will have access to further optimize your website's SEO within the AutoOps Website builder. We recommend working with an industry marketing partner, or a personal marketing partner, to enhance your AutoOps Website's SEO.

The AutoOps Website team does not currently offer managed, or custom, SEO. We are happy to refer you to our marketing partners within the automotive industry, we partner with a handful of great marketing teams to set our customer's up for success.