Frequently Asked Questions
General
Why “Webflow-first”?
Short answer: control + speed. Webflow lets us ship custom designs without plugin chaos, keeps your Core Web Vitals healthy and plays nicely with modern SEO and GEO tactics.
What services do you provide?
Where are you based?
Our core crew sits in Melbourne, with a second base in Dunedin. We work with clients across Australia, New Zealand and further afield, so time-zones are never a drama.
Who are Dot The i Studio?
We’re a small, senior team of designers and front-end developers who specialise in Webflow. Think of us as the technical partner who makes your website look great and load fast while you focus on the bigger picture.
Project Logistics
What will it cost?
Every brief is different, but recent projects have landed in these ranges:
- Quick Launch Sprint: from AUD 9 k
- Growth Site (most common): AUD 15–25 k
- Enterprise or e-commerce: custom from AUD 30 k
How long will my site take?
What does the typical project journey look like?
- Discovery call – goals, audience, must-haves.
- Sitemap & wireframes – quick sketches of structure.
- Visual design – hi-fi mock-ups in Figma.
- Webflow build – semantic code, CMS setup, interactions.
- QA & launch – device testing, 301 redirects, analytics.
- Post-launch care – content tweaks, A/B tests, reporting.
Tech & Performance
Can you integrate Webflow with Shopify?
Absolutely. We normally use either:
- A sub-domain Shopify store (shop.yoursite.com) for full e-commerce power.
- Buy-button embeds inside Webflow pages for smaller catalogues.
We’re also trialling headless solutions like Shopyflow for future projects.
What on-site optimisations do you include?
Is Webflow good for SEO and the new GEO era?
Yes. Webflow outputs clean HTML, lets us add structured data, and loads lightning fast. Those factors still count for Google, and they make it easier for large language models to quote or reference your content directly in AI answers.
After Launch
Who owns the final site?
You do. Once the last invoice is paid we transfer the project to your own Webflow account and hosting is billed directly to you for full transparency.
What if my business outgrows Webflow?
Most service-business sites never need to move, but if you end up needing a custom headless stack we can migrate your content, preserve your URLs and carry over the design system.
Can my team make their own edits?
Yes. Webflow’s Editor mode feels like a simple CMS. We also build using the Client-First class system, so any future developer will understand the structure quickly.
Do I need a maintenance plan?
Webflow handles hosting and security, but content updates, conversion tests and fresh features still take time. Our retainers start at AUD 450 per month and cover priority edits, performance checks and quarterly strategy calls.
Working Together
Can you help with SEO, content or photography?
We focus on Webflow. For content, technical SEO, branding and imagery we have a shortlist of trusted partners we can bring into the project or coordinate with your own suppliers.
Do you work with agencies or in-house teams?
Yes – about half our projects come via agencies that need specialised Webflow muscle. We slot in as white-label partners or visible collaborators, your choice.
What payment terms do you offer?
Standard split is 50 % up-front and 50 % on hand-over for smaller builds, or milestone-based for larger projects. We also accept monthly retainers on direct debit.
How do we get started?
Drop us a line via the contact form or book a 30-minute intro call. We’ll chat goals, scope and budget, then follow up with a proposal you can sign electronically.