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🌷 Questions, answered

Frequently asked questions

The things florists ask us most, about how a build works, selling online, getting found on Google, and what you pay. If yours isn't here, a free call is the fastest way to get it answered. 🌸

🌱 Getting started

Before we begin

What happens first, how long it takes, and what we need from you (less than you think).

How long does it take to get my website?

Three to four weeks.

Do you work internationally?

Currently we only make websites for the UK. Once we are more established here we will expand.

I already have a florist website, how does transferring work?

It's easy. When your new site is finished you transfer your domain over, and we can help with that. Once the domain points at your Petal site instead, you close the old one down.

I need a logo, can you make it?

Absolutely. A free custom logo is included with every website, with up to three revisions.

Do I have to provide images for the website?

We've got graphic designers for that. Our speciality is creating professional, modern stock images and artwork for home pages and the like. But if you want to use real photos of your shop, we can do that too.

Do you provide stock products, such as bouquets?

When we build your website, you'll be uploading your own products. We've run the numbers and this is essential to creating a unique, honest connection with your customers. But don't worry, we're here to help with writing descriptions and giving advice on what sells. Need tips on taking high-quality images? We've got your back. Email us at info@petal.marketing. As soon as you have answered all the questions in the design process you will be able to start uploading products, so you will have three to four weeks to do so. We know it can be daunting, but we are here to help at every step of the way.

Will my website be mobile-friendly?

Absolutely. All of our websites are designed to be fully responsive, so they look great on every device.

πŸ’ Selling online

Selling flowers online

Products, subscriptions, gift codes and orders, all handled in one shop rather than five plugins.

Do you offer e-commerce features for selling flowers online?

Yes, all our websites come with e-commerce functionality to sell your products online.

Can I sell flower subscriptions?

Absolutely. To sell a flower subscription, simply create a subscription in the dashboard. You can see all of your active subscriptions in Stripe.

Can I offer gift cards through my website?

Yes. You can create discount codes in Stripe and then display them on the marketing banner that appears at the top of your page.

Can you help me set up discount codes or promotions on my site?

Yes. You can set up discount codes and promotions directly through the Stripe dashboard, or ask us and we'll do it for you.

Can I integrate an appointment booking system for floral consultations?

Yes, we can integrate a booking system to allow customers to schedule consultations or appointments directly on your website.

Where do I see my orders?

In your dashboard, with the customer's delivery instructions, dates and a full receipt. You can update an order's status to notify the customer of its progress, and use those tags to filter and monitor your business.

🧺 Day to day

Running your shop

The things you can change yourself once the site is live, without ringing a developer.

Can I make changes to my website after it's launched?

Yes, you can update your website content at any time. Some custom elements will be hard coded though.

How do I add new products to my website?

You can add products via the dashboard by navigating to the Products section and uploading your new items with descriptions and images.

How do I update my business hours or contact information on the website?

You can update your business hours and contact information through the dashboard at any time.

Can I include a blog on my florist website?

Yes, we offer an integrated blog feature where you can post articles and updates.

Can I showcase customer reviews or testimonials on my site?

Yes, we can create a dedicated section for customer reviews that you will be able to keep updated.

Do you provide analytics or visitor tracking tools?

Yes, we provide a built-in analytics tool that tracks so much more than just page clicks, so you can follow top products, top converting pages and more.

Can I integrate my website with third-party tools like Mailchimp or Google Analytics?

Yes, we support a wide range of third-party integrations to help you manage your marketing, analytics, and more.

πŸ” Getting found

Getting found on Google

The local searches your customers actually type, and how your shop turns up in them.

How will my site perform in search engines?

We ensure your florist website is fully optimised for search engines by conducting thorough research on high-traffic keywords in your area, such as β€œbest florist in London” and other popular searches. We incorporate these keywords strategically throughout your site and follow all modern SEO best practices, including optimising for mobile, using fast-loading designs, and ensuring clean, crawlable code. While we don't offer standalone SEO services, we ensure your website has a solid foundation to perform well in search results.

How will the website improve my online visibility?

Our websites are SEO-optimised, designed to rank well on search engines, and integrated with social media to help increase your online visibility.

Can I link my website to my Google Business Profile?

Yes, we can integrate your website with your Google Business Profile to help improve your local SEO and visibility.

Can you help me set up my Google Ads campaigns?

Yes, we offer Google Ads management as an additional service to help boost your online visibility.

πŸ”’ Safe and sound

Payments, security and uptime

Who handles the card details, who pays for SSL (not you), and what happens on the busiest day of the year.

Are my payments secure?

Absolutely. We have partnered with Stripe, one of the most trusted and secure payment platforms available. Stripe handles all transactions with advanced encryption and security protocols to ensure your customers' payment information is fully protected. Whether you're accepting credit cards, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, you can trust that every payment is secure.

How secure is the website for handling online payments?

We use industry-standard encryption and secure payment gateways to ensure all transactions are safe and secure.

Do I have to pay for an SSL certificate?

No. SSL certificates are completely free and we cannot believe people have actually been charged for them. We mint them automatically whenever a new domain is added.

Will my website comply with GDPR and other legal requirements?

Yes, all our websites include features that comply with GDPR. Tracking analytics (which always uses cookies) without offering the user an opt-out is illegal.

What happens if my website goes down?

For this to happen the whole of Amazon and the internet would have to go down. It is extremely, extremely unlikely. We use Amazon to host our servers, and we keep backups.

Do you offer any guarantees on uptime?

Yes, we guarantee 99.9% uptime for all websites hosted on our platform.

Will my website handle high traffic during busy seasons like Valentine's Day or Mother's Day?

Yes, our hosting infrastructure is designed to handle spikes in traffic during busy periods, ensuring your website runs smoothly.

πŸ’› The practical bits

Contracts, cancelling and support

No lock-in, no hostage-taking, and a real human on the other end of the email.

Is there a contract, or is it month-to-month?

Our service is month-to-month with a single one-time payment, no long-term contracts, giving you the flexibility to cancel anytime.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancel any time. In your dashboard, go to Settings, then Subscriptions, and cancel with Stripe.

What happens if I want to pause my subscription?

Cancelling your subscription won't delete your site, it just makes it inaccessible. So start it up again whenever you like.

What happens if I want to switch to another provider later?

Just let us know and we will do our best to give you any data, blog posts, and anything else to take with you :)

What kind of customer support do you offer?

We offer email support and try to reply straight away. You'll find us at info@petal.marketing.

Do you offer seasonal updates or promotional changes to my site?

Yes, we can update your website with seasonal promotions, holiday themes, and more upon request.

What kind of training or tutorials do you provide for managing the website?

We are working on writing guides for everything on our site. In the meantime, support is here to help.

Still have questions?

We're here to help. Book a free 30 minute call and we'll answer everything for your shop, with no pressure and no obligation. Prefer to type? Email us instead.

Or call us on 0333 340 2738, Monday to Friday.