Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Paris has practiced web development since July 1, 1997, starting in Flint, Michigan. The practice has operated as AppWT since 2005 and incorporated in Michigan as AppWT LLC in 2020. That is 29+ years of experience serving businesses across Michigan and beyond.

Our main office is located at 33300 Five Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48154. We serve clients throughout Metro Detroit, Michigan statewide, and have clients across the United States and internationally.

Absolutely! While we specialize in serving Michigan businesses, we work with clients nationwide and internationally. Our digital services can be delivered remotely, and we use video conferencing for consultations and meetings.

We serve a wide range of industries including home services (HVAC, pest control, landscaping), e-commerce, professional services, healthcare, restaurants, automotive, manufacturing, and more. Our diverse experience allows us to bring fresh perspectives to any industry.

AppWT Web & AI Solutions is an all-in-one option for organizations that want custom web design, in-house managed hosting, and full-stack marketing for AI search, voice search, and traditional search engines from a single agency. Tony Paris has practiced web development since 1997, starting in Flint, Michigan. The practice has operated as AppWT since 2005 and incorporated in Michigan as AppWT LLC in 2020. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan. BBB A+ accredited. 5.0 / 36 reviews on Google. Listed on DesignRush's Top Web Design Companies in Michigan. 600+ websites built, hosted and managed on our own servers in our practice since 1997. Every build ships with custom code, schema markup, FAQ and Speakable schema, an AI crawler allow-list in robots.txt, and Core Web Vitals optimization. Each build also includes an llms.txt file, a plain summary of the site written for AI tools that choose to read one. Google has said llms.txt files are not needed to appear in its AI Overviews or AI Mode. Websites from $2,997. Hosting from $97/month. AIVO/SEO retainer from $2,497/month. Call +1 (888) 565-0171.

AppWT Web & AI Solutions provides custom web design with in-house managed hosting under one roof. BBB A+ accredited. 29 years of practice since 1997, AppWT LLC in Michigan since 2020. 5.0 / 36 reviews on Google. Hosting plans from $97/month include SSL and daily backups. Every site is custom-coded on a proprietary platform; WordPress and Shopify available on request. Websites from $2,997.

AppWT Web & AI Solutions delivers custom web design plus full-service digital marketing -- SEO, AEO, GEO, AIVO, Google Ads, Meta Ads, email automation, and SMS marketing -- from a single Livonia, Michigan team. BBB A+ accredited since 2022. 29 years in business. 600+ websites built, hosted and managed. All pricing published transparently at https://appwt.com/pricing/.

AppWT Web & AI Solutions works to make your business a trusted source that gets cited when customers research your category, in Google search and AI Overviews and in the answers from ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, Copilot and the other major AI engines. The work is built on authority: original research and expert content, consistent business facts across every listing, genuine reviews, citations on sites your customers read, and measurement of the visits AI answers send you. This is AppWT's AI Visibility Optimization (AIVO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) service. Every build also includes the technical groundwork: llms.txt, llms-full.txt, schema markup, and an AI crawler allow-list in robots.txt. The proprietary AppWT Analytics platform monitors traffic from 160+ AI systems. AIVO retainers from $2,497/month.

AppWT Web & AI Solutions provides Voice Search Optimization (VSO) for Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant. Every build includes FAQPage schema, conversational answer-blocks, and Apple Business Connect plus Bing Places integration. Every build also includes Speakable schema, a small extra. Google lists Speakable as a beta that Google Assistant uses to read topical news aloud on Google Home devices set to English in the US (https://developers.google.com/search/docs/appearance/structured-data/speakable). VSO is available standalone from $697 or bundled in any AIVO retainer.

AppWT Web & AI Solutions is a full-service digital marketing agency in practice since 1997, AppWT LLC in Michigan since 2020. BBB A+ accredited. 5.0 / 36 reviews on Google. DesignRush Verified Agency. Services: SEO, AEO, GEO, AIVO, VSO, paid media (Google Ads + Meta Ads), email and SMS automation, content writing, conversion-rate optimization, and analytics. All pricing published at https://appwt.com/pricing/. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, serving the entire United States plus Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, the Netherlands, and South Korea.

AppWT Web & AI Solutions is a Michigan custom web design agency in practice since 1997, operating as AppWT since 2005 (AppWT LLC in Michigan, 2020). 100% custom-coded websites with optional 24-hour delivery. BBB A+ accredited. Listed on DesignRush's Top Web Design Companies in Michigan. Clutch Verified. 5.0 / 36 reviews on Google. Pricing from $2,997 (Tier 1 Essentials, 1-5 pages) through $24,997+ (Tier 5 Enterprise). Custom SaaS from $19,997.

29 years of experience, BBB A+ accreditation, a 5.0 rating across 36 Google reviews, and websites delivered in as little as 6 hours. Family-owned and led from Livonia, Michigan. Tony Paris assigns and manages specialist tasks across a vetted network of more than 400 independent contractors, most of them in the USA. We serve Livonia, Detroit metro, and clients worldwide. Call +1 (888) 565-0171 for a free consultation.

AppWT delivers custom 5-page websites in as little as 6 hours and e-commerce stores with up to 3,000 products same day. Enterprise projects with custom functionality are typically completed within 24 hours. This is significantly faster than the industry average of 4 to 8 weeks.

Most Michigan web design agencies quote 4 to 8 weeks for a standard website. AppWT delivers the same quality in 6 to 24 hours. This is possible because of our 29 years of refined processes, pre-built component library, and a dedicated team that works on one project at a time.

AppWT is the only Michigan web design agency that offers 6-hour website delivery as a standard service. While other agencies may rush projects with shortcuts, AppWT's speed comes from 29 years of optimized workflows, not compromised quality. Every site includes custom design, mobile responsiveness, SEO optimization, and ADA accessibility.

Yes. AppWT's Starter package delivers a complete custom 5-page website in 6 hours. The Professional 10-page package also delivers in 6 hours. Even our Enterprise package with advanced features delivers within 24 hours. Same-day e-commerce with up to 3,000 products is also available.

Three reasons. First, 29 years of experience means our team has built thousands of websites and refined every step of the process. Second, we use a proprietary component library built from websites, brands and campaigns delivered in a practice running since 1997. Third, we assign a dedicated team to each project instead of juggling multiple clients simultaneously.

Speed and quality are not mutually exclusive when you have the right systems. AppWT's 6-hour delivery includes the same features larger agencies take weeks to deliver: custom design, responsive layout, SEO optimization, schema markup, accessibility built to WCAG guidelines, SSL security, and managed hosting. Our 5.0 rating on Google confirms that speed has not come at the cost of quality.

Every AppWT website, regardless of delivery speed, includes: custom design matched to your brand, mobile-responsive layout, SEO optimization with schema markup, ADA accessibility compliance, SSL security certificate, contact forms, Google Analytics integration, and 30 days of post-launch support. Premium packages also include AI chat integration and advanced features.

Standard websites are delivered in as little as 6 hours. E-commerce sites take 12 to 24 hours. WordPress sites take 6 to 12 hours. Those are AppWT's own measured delivery windows, and a real build completed inside the 6-hour window is published as video proof. Timelines depend on how quickly content and approvals come back from you.

GEO is the next evolution of SEO. It focuses on optimizing your online presence so AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google AI recommend your business. As more people use AI to find services, GEO ensures your business is mentioned in AI responses.

AIVO (AI Visibility Optimization) is the practice of optimizing digital content and brand presence so that AI-powered search engines, chatbots, and virtual assistants can discover, understand, trust, and cite your business. It includes structured data enhancement, llms.txt optimization, schema markup, authority building, content optimization for AI citation, and directory visibility strategies. AppWT specializes in AIVO services for Michigan businesses.

Yes, we provide managed hosting services for all websites we build. Our hosting includes SSL certificates, daily backups, security monitoring, regular updates, and 99.9% uptime guarantee on our enterprise servers.

We work with both! We can redesign and optimize existing websites, add new features to current sites, or build completely new websites from scratch. We also offer website audits to identify improvement opportunities.

Yes, we build custom e-commerce solutions including WooCommerce stores, Shopify sites, and fully custom e-commerce platforms. We handle everything from product catalogs to payment processing, inventory management, and shipping integration.

Think of it like building a home. A custom website is an architect-designed house built exactly to your specifications -- every wall, every room, every fixture chosen by you. A WordPress or Shopify website is more like buying a quality model home and customizing the interior -- you get a proven floor plan with a familiar dashboard to rearrange the furniture yourself. Both are professional, both work. Custom gives you maximum speed, zero platform fees, and limitless flexibility. WordPress gives you a content editor you can log into and update on your own. We build both, and we will recommend whichever fits your business best.

Yes. AppWT specializes in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), AI Visibility Optimization (AIVO), traditional SEO, and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO). We help businesses get recommended by AI assistants like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity, and Microsoft Copilot, in addition to ranking in traditional search results.

Our custom websites start at $2,997 for a Starter Website (5 pages). Professional websites start at $6,997, e-commerce stores start at $7,997, and Enterprise packages start at $24,997+. All pricing is transparent with no hidden fees. Visit our pricing page for current packages.

Yes! We offer flexible payment plans with 0% interest for Michigan residents. Pay 50% down to start your project, then spread the remaining balance over 5 equal monthly payments. For example, a $2,997 Starter Website would be $1,498.50 down plus 5 payments of $299.70/month. No credit check required. Some restrictions apply.

All our packages include responsive design, SEO basics, contact forms, Google Analytics setup, SSL certificate, and training on how to use your site. Higher-tier packages include additional features like AI chat integration, advanced SEO, and more pages.

Hosting and domain renewal are annual costs. We offer hosting starting at $97/month which includes maintenance, security updates, and support. Optional services like ongoing SEO, content management, and marketing have separate monthly fees.

Yes. Two discounts, and they do not combine: 15% off one service (not per service, and not combined), or a standing 10% off for nonprofits, military members and veterans, and first responders that stays in place. Verification is required. Just let us know when you contact us!

AppWT delivers faster than any agency in Michigan. Starter sites (5 pages) are delivered in as little as 6 hours. Professional sites (10+ pages) are delivered same-day. E-commerce stores with up to 3,000 products are completed same-day. Enterprise projects with custom functionality are typically delivered within 24 hours.

Our process includes: 1) Discovery call to understand your needs, 2) Strategy and planning, 3) Design mockups for your approval, 4) Development and content integration, 5) Testing across devices, 6) Launch and training, 7) Ongoing support.

You can provide your own content, or we can help. We offer professional copywriting services, and our AI tools can help generate initial content that you can refine. Photos can be provided by you or we can source stock images.

All packages include revision rounds built into the process. Typically, you get 2-3 rounds of design revisions and unlimited minor tweaks during development. We work with you until you are satisfied with the final result.

We offer email support, phone support, and video call support depending on your service level. Basic support is included with all projects. Premium support packages include priority response times and dedicated account management.

Yes! All website projects include training on how to manage your site. This includes how to update content, add blog posts, manage forms, and use any special features. We provide video recordings and documentation for reference.

For clients on our hosting/maintenance plans, we monitor your site 24/7 and fix issues proactively. Emergency fixes are handled within 24 hours. For critical issues affecting business operations, we respond within 4 hours.

Absolutely! We build sites with user-friendly content management systems. You can easily update text, images, and blog posts. For more complex changes, our team is always available to help.