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2026-07-30

Hardware Factory Website Billable Hours: Where the Auto $59 Plan Stops, and What Triggers a Custom Quote

Hardware Factory Website Billable Hours: Where the Auto $59 Plan Stops, and What Triggers a Custom Quote

What’s included in the Auto $59/yr hardware factory showcase

The Auto plan at $59/year gives a hardware factory a self‑serve English showcase, plus a digital business card, a product brochure, and short links. You build and update the showcase through the B2B Frontage platform, using a platform subdomain like yourfactory.getb2bsite.com. If you prefer a custom domain, you can add domain assist at checkout: $5 to bind an existing domain, or $15 to register and bind a new one. Reliable hosting, HTTPS via a standard SSL certificate, and clean, responsive templates are all included. The showcase is designed to be edited by you—no coding required—but the underlying layout and templates are fixed. If you need help with copy or photo updates beyond your own edits, the optional Flex add‑on (+$15/yr) provides a pool of extra edits.

What you get:

  • Self‑serve English showcase (edit text, images, and links via the platform)
  • Digital business card and digital product brochure
  • Short links to share your pages easily
  • Platform subdomain included; optional domain assist at checkout
  • Reliable hosting and SSL, no extra cost
  • Responsive static site built from pre‑designed templates
  • No surprise fees—the site stays as you manage it, unless you request billable layout changes
  • Optional Flex (+$15/yr) for extra copy/photo assistance if you need a hand

See a live example of a hardware factory showcase at https://demo.getb2bsite.com/hardware. The full demo.getb2bsite.com site illustrates the pattern across industries. All inclusions and limitations are spelled out in the B2B Frontage rules.

For larger needs—a full CMS to manage dozens of products, a blog, or a custom factory site—B2B Frontage works on a custom quote basis. Contact us to discuss your project.

Where the Auto $59 plan stops—and when a custom quote is needed

The Auto plan is a self‑serve tool for a thin, professional showcase. It does not include a traditional CMS for bulk product management, a blog module, or the ability to reshape the layout. The line is drawn very clearly: you can edit the content, images, and brochure data through the platform, but you cannot add a new page template, reposition the header, change the colour scheme, or insert a custom contact form. Any request that touches the site’s structure, design, or functionality beyond the platform’s built‑in editing paths falls outside the fixed annual fee. Even the Flex add‑on only covers extra copy and photo edits; layout changes are always quoted as billable hours, with no disguised extra charges.

If you already know you need a blog, a product catalogue with advanced filtering, or a completely tailored design, a custom quote from the start avoids a mid‑year rebuild.

Common hardware factory requests that become billable hours

Hardware factory owners often ask for tweaks that seem small but go beyond the self‑serve Auto plan. Here are real examples that would trigger a custom quote:

  • Adding a dedicated “Case Studies” or “Projects” page template
  • Changing the header or footer layout (logo size, navigation links, copyright text)
  • Customising the contact form (extra fields, file upload, CAPTCHA)
  • Introducing a gallery with category filters or lightbox effects
  • Switching typefaces, brand colours, or button styles
  • Adding a language switcher for a multi‑language site
  • Embedding a live chat widget or a third‑party inquiry form
  • Building a simple product configurator or a quoting tool
  • Creating additional landing pages not part of the original scope

None of these are included in the Auto plan. Each is scoped individually and billed at the hourly rate visible in the rules. Requesting a quote is straightforward and comes with a clear estimate before any work starts.

How to avoid scope creep before your hardware demo goes live

A frozen demo site delivers the most value when the factory prepares thoroughly. Scope creep—adding features after the build has started—is the fastest way to generate billable hours and delay launch. Follow these steps to keep the project predictable:

  1. Decide on the final page list early. Whether you need a simple “Products” page plus a few machine detail pages, or a separate “Spare Parts” section, lock it down before sending content.
  2. Supply all content in one batch. Provide high‑resolution product photos, accurate specifications, and final text in a single organised folder. Chasing later revisions almost always becomes billable.
  3. Use the demo as a reference. The hardware demo shows the typical layout. If you want something different, say so before the build.
  4. Understand the platform limits. With the Auto plan you can edit the showcase content yourself, but any layout or structural change requires a custom quote. If you think you might outgrow the self‑serve tool, ask about a custom build early.
  5. Think beyond the initial launch. If you already know you will need a full CMS with dozens of products or a blog, a custom quote from the start avoids a mid‑year rebuild.

FAQ

Can I edit my product specifications after the Auto $59 showcase site goes live?

Yes. The Auto plan is self‑serve, so you can log in and update product text, images, and brochure details whenever you like. If you need help with copy or photo updates, the optional Flex add‑on (+$15/yr) provides extra assistance. Layout modifications, however, remain billable.

What exactly counts as a “layout edit” that triggers billable hours?

A layout edit is any change to the site’s structure, design, or template behaviour. Updating product descriptions or brochure text through the self‑serve platform is not a layout edit. Asking to move the navigation bar, change the footer, add a new page template, or modify the colour scheme is a layout edit and will be quoted separately.

If I choose the Auto $59 plan, can I ask the B2B Frontage team to write blog posts for me?

The Auto plan does not include a blog. If you need a blog or content writing services, that would be a custom quote or a separate billable service.

How many product pages can I have on the Auto $59 showcase site?

There is no hard limit on the number of pages you can create within the platform. You can add as many product pages as needed, as long as you stay within the provided templates. If you need a custom design or a CMS for managing a large catalogue, a custom quote is recommended.

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