Managed updates, or a web designer on retainer.
Both can keep your site current. Here is a fair look at how they differ, so you can pick what fits your business.
| Yulpo | Web designer on retainer | |
|---|---|---|
| How a change happens | Yulpo keeps up, and you reach him in Muse, or by email | Usually email, phone or a ticket, depending on the designer |
| Who notices what is stale | Yulpo suggests updates on his own, like holiday hours or an old price | Usually you, unless the retainer includes regular reviews |
| Approval | Every change waits for your OK | Agreed with your designer |
| Price model | Free to start, then $99 a month, no setup fee | Set by each designer. Often a monthly retainer or hourly billing |
| Your existing site | Yulpo looks after it and keeps its look | Depends on the designer |
| New features and custom work | Not included | A real strength. Designers can build new things |
| Works with | WordPress now, other website builders next | Depends on the designer |
General comparison. Retainers differ a lot from one designer to the next.
When a retainer makes sense.
If you need ongoing design work, custom features or a brand refresh, a designer is the right call. A good one knows your business well and can build what a template cannot.
When managed updates make sense.
If most of your changes are hours, menus, prices, staff and notices, you may not need design hours for them. Yulpo handles those everyday changes and spots the ones you forgot.
You can have both.
Some owners keep a designer for bigger projects and let Yulpo handle the weekly updates in between.
Yulpo noticed
The everyday changes in between projects.
Noticed
Last year’s holiday notice is still up.
Ready to take it down. Waiting for your OK
Noticed
The fall menu PDF is newer than the menu page.
Matched the menu page to it. Waiting for your OK
Noticed
A new team member started this week.
Added her to the team page. Live
Sample. Alder Lane Kitchen is a sample business. Every change waits for your OK.
Good to know
Is Yulpo cheaper than a retainer?
Free to start, then $99 a month with no setup fee. Retainers vary a lot by designer, so compare any quote with what you actually change each month.
Will Yulpo change the look of my site?
No. Yulpo looks after the site you already have and keeps its look. On the monthly plan you can also pick a Yulpo template for free, and the annual plan includes a custom design made for your business.
What if my designer is no longer around?
That is a common reason owners look for help. See who updates your website.
Keep your website right. Just tell Yulpo.
Customers see what is true today, and you get back to running your business.
Or email us at yulpo@yulpo.com