Frequently asked questions

Straight answers, no jargon

Most business owners ask the same things on the first call. We have put the answers here so you can read them in your own time, including the ones that are not flattering to us.

Nothing matches that. Try a different word, or just ask us on the call and we will answer it properly.

General

The basics: what this is, who it is for, and how it fits with what you already have.

What does Agile Eight actually do?

We build you a website, and then we make the things happen that a website on its own cannot: a missed call gets a text back, every message lands in one place, quotes get followed up, reviews get asked for, and appointments get booked without the back-and-forth. It runs whether or not you remember to do it.

Is this for big companies or small businesses?

Small ones. Sole traders, trades, salons, clinics, garages, consultants. The kind of business where the person answering the phone is also the person doing the work, which is exactly why calls get missed.

How is this different from just getting a website built?

A website sits there until somebody visits it. Most of what we set up happens when nobody is on the site at all. If a good-looking website is genuinely all you need, there are cheaper ways to get one and we will tell you so on the call.

Do I need to be good with computers?

No. We build and configure it for you, and most of it is designed to run without you touching it. If you can use WhatsApp, you can use the inbox.

Do you only work with businesses near Coventry?

That is where most of our clients are, and being local helps for the first conversation. It is not a requirement. The work itself does not depend on us being round the corner.

Pricing and billing

What it costs, what it does not include, and how to stop.

How much does it cost?

Three packages: £29, £59 and £99 a month, with no setup fee. Yearly billing gives you two months free. The pricing page sets out exactly what is in each one.

Is there a setup fee?

No. The build is included in the monthly price. That is deliberate: a setup fee makes it hard to try, and we would rather earn the money by the thing continuing to work.

Is there a long contract?

No. Packages run month to month. If it is not working for you, tell us and we will stop at the end of the month.

What do texts and emails cost?

They are charged on what you actually use, typically around £8 a month for 500 texts and 5,000 emails. UK numbers only. You will not be billed for a bundle you did not need, and we will tell you before anything changes.

Can I change package later?

Yes, in either direction. Plenty of businesses start on Get Online, add booking once the diary fills up, and only look at a shop when there is something worth selling. Changes take effect from your next payment.

What is not included in the price?

Your domain renewal, text and email usage, any advertising budget, and card processing fees if you are selling online. All of it is listed on the pricing page rather than buried here.

Set-up

What happens between saying yes and it being live.

How long does it take to go live?

We agree a date on the first call and work to it. Most of the work is ours rather than yours, so the thing that usually sets the pace is how quickly we get your services, prices and logo.

What do you need from me?

What you do, what you charge, the areas you cover, your logo if you have one, and access to your existing Google listing. One good conversation usually covers it.

Do I have to give up my current website?

Not necessarily. Some of what we do can sit alongside a site you already like. If your current site is doing its job, say so on the call and we will tell you honestly whether replacing it is worth it.

Will my existing phone number still work?

Yes. You keep your number. Missed-call text-back needs either a UK mobile or a landline you are happy to have calls forwarded from, and we set that up with you.

Who writes the words on the site?

We do, from what you tell us, and then you change anything that does not sound like you. Nobody knows how you describe your work better than you do.

Features

How the main pieces actually work. There is more detail under what we do.

How does missed-call text-back work?

If a call comes in and you cannot take it, a text goes out within 30 seconds asking what they need. The conversation carries on in writing, so you can answer between jobs instead of losing them to whoever picks up first.

What is the CRM inbox?

One inbox that pulls in Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, email and texts, with every message from the same customer in a single thread. It also stores your customers, their jobs and their history, and we can add custom fields for whatever your trade needs to remember.

Does it work with WhatsApp?

Yes, though WhatsApp needs a Business Account approved by Meta. We set that up for you at no extra cost, but the approval is theirs to give rather than ours.

Can customers book themselves in?

Yes, on Get Booked and above. They see your real availability, pick a slot, and it lands in your calendar with confirmations and reminders sent automatically.

Does it ask for reviews automatically?

Yes, on Get Booked and above. A request goes out after the job while the customer is still pleased, with a link that takes a couple of taps. Most people would leave a review if asked; the asking is the part that gets forgotten.

Can I sell things online?

Yes, on Get Growing. A shop, gift cards and digital loyalty cards, plus QR codes for the van, the counter or an invoice. Gift cards tend to be the interesting one: money now, and a new customer introduced by someone who already trusts you.

Your data

Who owns what, and what happens if you leave.

Who owns my customer data?

You do. Your customers are your customers. We hold and process the data on your behalf so the system can work, and you can ask for it back at any time.

Who owns my domain and Google listing?

You do, and they stay in your name throughout. We will set them up properly and look after them, but the accounts are yours.

What happens if I leave?

Your domain, your Google listing and your customer list are yours, and we will export the list for you. The website and the automations run on our platform, so they stop when the package stops. We would rather say that plainly now than have it be a surprise later.

Will you market to my customers?

No. Never. Your contacts are used to run your business, not ours. We do not sell, share or borrow your customer list.

Still got a question we have not answered?

Ask it on the free call. We would rather tell you it is not a fit than sell you the wrong thing.

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