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Website Setup & Design for Notary and Apostille Business I own a notary business and already have a domain through Namecheap. I am looking for an experienced website professional who can help me choose the best website platform and then build a clean, professional website that can grow with my business over time. I am not highly technical, so I would like someone who can explain options and make recommendations, not just build the website. Phase 1: Website Platform Consultation I am currently considering: Namecheap (domain) SiteGround (hosting) WordPress (website platform) However, I am open to other recommendations. Please explain: Why you recommend a particular platform Estimated monthly/annual costs Ease of maintenance Scalability for future growth SEO capabilities AI and automation integration options Phase 2: Website Build Once we agree on the platform, I would like a professional website built with the following pages: Home About Us Notary Services Apostille Services Reviews/Testimonials Contact Us The site should be mobile-friendly, professional, easy to navigate, and designed with local SEO best practices in mind. Future Growth I would like the website built on a platform that can support future additions, such as: Blog/articles AI-generated content workflows AI chatbot Appointment scheduling CRM integrations Customer forms and lead generation tools Ownership I want all accounts and assets to remain under my ownership, including: Domain Hosting Website Login credentials Developers will be given access as needed. Please Include in Your Proposal Recommended platform and why Estimated timeline Fixed-price quote and/or estimated hours Examples of similar websites you've built Experience with AI integrations and automation tools I am looking for someone I may work with long-term as my business grows.