How much does a website cost for a Costa Rica business?+
At Arburola.com an informational site of 5 to 7 pages for a small business with SEO and basic GEO starts in the mid four-figure USD range. A custom redesign of an existing site, a multi-section corporate site, or a site with advanced GEO (multi-language, blog, customer portal) starts in the low five-figure range. Cheap options under USD 500 usually get expensive: closed platforms you cannot edit, no SEO, no maintenance, no support when they fail.
How much does it cost to implement GEO for a small business?+
At Arburola.com an initial GEO package for a Costa Rica small business starts in the low four-figure USD range. It includes a visibility audit on four AI engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini), schema implementation (LocalBusiness, FAQPage, Organization), an llms.txt file, AI-citable content on key pages, and monthly reporting. It is not an isolated expense — it is an accumulated investment that pays off for years.
How much does a landing page cost?+
At Arburola.com a professional landing page with persuasive copywriting, form connected to your email or CRM, analytics, on-page SEO, responsive design and device testing starts in the low-to-mid four-figure USD range. A "just templated" landing with a bought template costs less, but does not convert the same: the difference between a landing that sells and one that does not is usually 5 to 10x in revenue generated.
How long does it take to build a website?+
At Arburola.com an informational site of 5 to 7 pages takes 4 to 8 weeks. A larger site with advanced GEO, blog, customer portal or full redesign of an existing site takes 10 to 16 weeks. The factor that stretches timelines the most is the client delivering content and feedback on time, not the studio's work. That is why we use a schedule with material delivery deadlines: if you deliver on time, the site ships on time.
Do you accept SINPE Movil, colones, or installment payments?+
Yes. Arburola.com accepts both currencies (colones at the BCCR exchange rate of the day, or dollars if you prefer) and the most common payment methods in Costa Rica: SINPE Móvil (instant transfer to phone number), bank transfer (BAC, BCR, Banco Nacional), credit card with bank financing for high amounts, and cash for in-person meetings in the Greater Metropolitan Area. We also offer 2 to 3 installments tied to project milestones, and for long projects we can agree on a monthly payment plan.
How much does monthly maintenance cost?+
At Arburola.com monthly maintenance for an informational small business site starts in the low three-figure USD range per month and includes: hosting, SSL certificate, automatic daily backups, security updates, uptime monitoring, minor content changes (up to a defined number of hours), WhatsApp support during business hours, and monthly reports with traffic and positions. For higher-traffic sites, sites with a blog, or multi-section corporate sites, the cost goes up with volume. Without maintenance your site degrades in 6 to 12 months.
How do I know if a web studio is trustworthy?+
Three signals we meet at Arburola.com and that you can verify. (1) A public portfolio with verifiable sites — open each URL and check it is real, not a mockup. (2) A signed contract with scope, schedule, price, payment terms, revisions, intellectual property, warranty and confidentiality. (3) A verifiable physical address and business registration in Costa Rica. If a studio asks for 100% upfront, does not show verifiable prior work, or only has social media, it is a serious red flag.
Can I see the contract before I pay?+
Always at Arburola.com. We send the contract before any payment so you can review it calmly. If a studio tells you "pay first, then we sign", that is a serious red flag. The contract is a mutual agreement: both parties should read it, negotiate anything that does not close for you, and sign it before any money moves. Never pay without a signed contract.
What if I do not like the design — how many revisions are included?+
At Arburola.com we include 3 revision rounds in the professional package. Each round is a complete pass where you give consolidated feedback and we deliver a new version. Beyond those, extra revisions are billed at a predefined hourly rate. If you have many visual changes in mind, we recommend a moodboard round before design starts to align expectations.
Modern no-code platform or traditional system with code?+
It depends on three things: (1) who will edit the site after delivery (you or a developer), (2) how large your catalog or content will grow, (3) how important SEO and GEO are. At Arburola.com we use open-source systems with a standard CMS for almost every project because they allow deep technical SEO, properly implemented GEO, and the freedom to migrate if needed. Closed no-code platforms are fast to start with, but limit your growth.
Why do serious studios recommend open code?+
At Arburola.com, for three reasons that apply to any business with projection. (1) Freedom to move if the studio disappears or if you want to change providers. (2) Advanced technical SEO that closed platforms limit (you cannot touch schema, Core Web Vitals, or HTML structure at depth). (3) Scalability without growing license fees that many closed platforms charge based on traffic or products. Studios that recommend closed platforms are usually commercial partners of those platforms.
Will my site work on mobile?+
Yes if it was designed with good practices. At Arburola.com every site is responsive (adapts to screen size) and we test it on mobile, tablet and desktop before delivery. More than 70% of web traffic today is mobile, so a site that does not work well on mobile loses the majority of your visitors. Make sure the studio shows you the site on a real phone before you accept delivery.
How do I appear in Google Maps in Costa Rica?+
Arburola.com follows this process with every local client. (1) Create or claim your Google Business Profile (free at business.google.com). (2) Complete it 100%: correct categories, real hours, professional photos, description with key services. (3) Collect genuine customer reviews at a sustainable pace of 1 to 2 per week. (4) Maintain NAP consistency (name, address, phone) across every directory where you appear. The combination of a complete profile plus reviews plus NAP consistency is what weighs most for local ranking.
Do Google reviews affect my positioning in Costa Rica?+
Yes, quite a bit in local searches. At Arburola.com we help clients implement a post-service review request system because review volume, average score, and owner responses to reviews are strong signals for Google. A small business with 50 reviews at 4.8 stars ranks better locally than one with 5 reviews at 5.0 stars, assuming the same site optimization. Owner responses to each review also count.
How long does it take to rank my site in Google?+
It depends on the competition in your niche. At Arburola.com for a small business in Costa Rica in a local niche, the first movements appear in 2 to 3 months and sustained results in 6 to 12 months. SEO is not overnight: it is accumulated investment. If someone promises you "first place in 30 days", be suspicious: either they use tactics penalized by Google, or they are lying.
Is it worth having social media presence in addition to the site?+
Yes, they complement, they do not replace each other. At Arburola.com we see that a site without social media loses social traffic; social media without a site loses conversion. The winning combination: site as the conversion center (with form, WhatsApp, contact data) plus social media as the discovery funnel. For Costa Rica, Facebook and Instagram are priorities; TikTok grows fast for younger audiences; LinkedIn is key if you sell B2B.
What is included in a basic versus professional package?+
At Arburola.com we define it clearly. Essential (basic): landing page, responsive design, connected form, minimal on-page SEO, no GEO. Professional (most hired): site of 5 to 7 pages, custom design, complete SEO, LocalBusiness + FAQPage schema, llms.txt file, basic GEO, analytics, training, 30-day warranty. Plus (advanced GEO): everything in Professional plus advanced GEO on multiple AI engines, a blog with GEO-engineered editorial line, customer portal, or full redesign of an existing site. Compare the feature list, not only the price.
What does monthly maintenance include?+
At Arburola.com standard monthly maintenance includes: hosting, SSL certificate, automatic daily backups, security updates, uptime monitoring, minor content changes (up to a defined number of hours), WhatsApp support during business hours, and monthly reports with traffic and positions. Some clients add basic monthly SEO or content production. Confirm exactly what is included before signing; differences between studios are large.
Is there an uptime guarantee?+
Yes. At Arburola.com we offer 99.9% uptime guaranteed on professional hosting. If we miss it, we compensate with free maintenance days. If another studio does not offer an uptime guarantee, ask explicitly: the serious industry guarantees 99.5 to 99.9%. Below that, look for another provider.
Can I cancel maintenance whenever I want?+
Yes. At Arburola.com with 30 days written notice. This clause is explicit in the contract. If there is no cancellation clause, you could get stuck. Ask for clarification before signing. If at any point you prefer to handle maintenance internally, we hand over all documentation and access so you are autonomous.
