Websites + social media, one fixed rate

Your business is great.
Your online presence should prove it.

Ardgate builds your website and runs your social media — content, posting, community management, growth — all actually handled, for one fixed monthly rate.

2 weeks free
30-day money-back guarantee
No contracts
Certified, not guessing
The problem

Sound familiar?

Most small businesses aren't losing because the product or service is bad. They're losing because nobody can find proof of it online.

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No time to post.
You're running the business. Social media is the thing that always gets pushed to tomorrow — and tomorrow never comes.
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No website, or one you're embarrassed by.
An outdated template, a broken contact form, or no site at all — it's costing you trust before anyone even calls.
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Inconsistent presence, inconsistent trust.
Three posts in January, nothing since. Customers notice the gaps, even if they can't say why it bothers them.
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Freelancers who disappear.
You've paid for a website or a batch of posts before, and then — nothing. No plan, no follow-through, no one to call.
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Too many tools, no time to learn them.
Website builders, scheduling apps, design software — none of them run themselves, and you didn't start a business to become a part-time marketer.
What you get

One team. One fixed monthly rate.

Not a website subscription and a separate social media freelancer and a separate everything-else. One team handling all of it, every month.

"Your website, built and maintained. Your social media, planned, created and posted. Actually handled — not just promised."
01
Website
Custom-built site, live within weeks.
02
Hosting
Managed, maintained, monitored.
03
Strategy
A content plan built around your business.
04
Creation
Photos, graphics and video content.
05
Captions
On-brand copy that sounds like you.
06
Posting
Scheduled, consistent, hands-off.
07
Community
Comments and DMs actually answered.
08
Growth
Monthly recommendations, real reporting.
How it works

From first email to live and running.

01

Free audit & plan

We look at your current site and socials — or lack of either — and tell you honestly what's working, what isn't, and what a realistic plan looks like.

Day 1
02

We build

Your website goes live and your content system gets set up — brand style, templates, and the first month of content planned out.

Weeks 1–2
03

We run it

Every month: new content, consistent posting, community management, and a website that stays fresh, fast and up to date.

Ongoing
Example work

What this looks like in practice.

Mocked-up examples of the kind of content and website work a monthly plan produces — built to show the standard, not a real client yet.

Example
@thecornerroast

New autumn menu
is here

Swipe for the full lineup →

Example
@shop.mabel

New arrivals
this week

01 / 06

Example
@studio.eleven

Book your
slot this week

Link in bio

Example
@greenscape.dublin

Before → after

One weekend, full transformation

Example
@thelittlebistro

"Best meal we've
had in months"

Thank you, Dublin ♡

Example
yourbusiness.ie
Why it matters

A stronger online presence, done consistently.

76% of consumers check a business's online presence before deciding whether to visit. If yours isn't up to date, that's the moment you lose them.
2 → 16
Posts per month
Illustrative example
3–5×
Average engagement
Illustrative example
0 → Live
Website, in weeks not months
Illustrative example

Honest note: Ardgate is a new agency. The figures above are illustrations of what a well-run monthly plan looks like, not screenshots from a current client — because right now, there isn't one yet. What you're paying for is the process, the certifications behind it, and someone who'll actually do the work every month.

Pricing

Simple, fixed, monthly.

Every plan includes a website — build, hosting and maintenance. Tiers scale on how much social media effort your business needs.

Starter
For businesses that need the basics sorted
€500 /month
  • Website (up to 5 pages)
  • Hosting & maintenance
  • 8 posts per month
  • Monthly content calendar
  • Comment management
  • Monthly performance report
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Most businesses pick this
Growth
For businesses ready to actually grow online
€1,000 /month
  • Everything in Starter
  • Custom site, unlimited pages
  • 16–20 posts per month
  • Stories, reels & short-form
  • Full community management
  • Growth recommendations
  • Monthly strategy call
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Premium
For businesses who want it all done, done well
€1,500 /month
  • Everything in Growth
  • Priority content turnaround
  • E-commerce / booking integration
  • Paid ads management available
  • Quarterly strategy deep-dive
  • Dedicated point of contact
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The no-risk stack

Two weeks free to start. A 30-day money-back guarantee. No contracts, ever. If Ardgate isn't clearly worth it, you don't pay for it.
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But what about...

Let's deal with the obvious ones.

Can't I just do this myself?

You could. Most business owners start there — then three months later the last post is from a holiday and the website still says "coming soon". This is what happens when it's not the only thing competing for your time.

What if I don't like the content or design?

You approve everything before it goes out. Website drafts and monthly content are built around your brand from the start, and revisions are included, not billed as extras.

How much time does this actually take from me?

A short kickoff call, then roughly fifteen minutes a month for check-ins. Send us anything specific you want covered; we handle the rest.

My business is small, or just starting out. Is this overkill?

It's built for exactly this. A new or small business often needs a working website and a consistent presence more than a big one does — it's how people decide you're real.

Do I have to sign a contract?

No. Month to month, cancel any time, plus a 30-day money-back guarantee and two weeks free to start. If it's not working, you're not locked in.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

What platforms do you manage?

Instagram and Facebook as standard, with TikTok, LinkedIn or Google Business Profile added depending on where your customers actually are.

Are you building me a new website, or working with what I have?

Either. Most clients get a new site built from scratch and hosted by us; if you already have one you like, we can take over updates and maintenance instead.

Do I own the website?

Yes. It's built for your business on your domain. If you ever leave, the site and its content go with you.

Do I need to provide photos or video?

No, though we'll gladly use anything you have. Otherwise we plan content around what's genuinely available — real photos when possible, well-designed graphics when not.

How soon can we start?

Usually within a few days of the free audit. Website builds typically go live within two to three weeks; social media starts as soon as the plan is approved.

What's included in the free audit?

An honest look at your current site and social presence — what's working, what isn't, and what a realistic plan and timeline would look like. No pressure, no obligation.

Who actually does the work?

Ardgate — not an outsourced team you've never spoken to. You'll always know who's working on your business.

How many revisions do I get?

Website builds include revision rounds until you're happy before launch. Monthly content is approved by you before it ever posts.

When will I see results?

A live website and consistent posting from month one. Meaningful growth in reach, engagement and enquiries is typically a three-to-six month picture — anyone promising overnight results isn't being straight with you.

Will the captions and copy actually sound like my business?

That's the point of the audit and onboarding — getting your tone, not a generic template. You'll see and approve it before anything goes live.

How does payment work, and can I cancel?

One fixed monthly rate, billed monthly. No contracts — cancel any time, backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.

What kind of businesses do you work with?

Independent, local, small businesses — cafés, salons, trades, shops, studios, clinics and more. If you're not sure Ardgate fits, the free audit will tell you honestly.

Why Ardgate

Built by someone who actually studies this.

Ardgate started as a way to solve one specific problem: local businesses that were great at what they did but invisible, or embarrassing, online. No time to post, no website worth linking to, and a growing list of customers who'd already judged the business before walking in.

The same pattern kept showing up everywhere — cafés, salons, tradespeople, shops, studios. Different industry, same story: too busy running the business to also be a photographer, copywriter, web developer and community manager.

So Ardgate is built around one idea: a business shouldn't need five different freelancers and a website-builder subscription just to look as good online as it does in person. One team, one monthly rate, one point of contact — backed by real certifications rather than guesswork.

Certified, not guessing
  • HubSpot — Social Media Marketing
  • HubSpot — Digital Advertising
  • Google Analytics (GA4)
  • Google AI-Powered Performance Ads
  • Google AI Essentials
  • BSc Marketing, First-class track
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Let's fix your online presence.

One email gets you a free, honest audit of where your business stands online right now — no pressure, no obligation.

Include in your email
  1. Business name
  2. Website (if you have one)
  3. Instagram / social handles
  4. Location
  5. What's the biggest headache right now — website, social, or both?
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Or if you'd rather talk it through first, book a discovery call and we'll find a time that works.

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