Question 1

Who is Ctrl Shift Run?

Accepted Answer

We are a technology and advertising agency. We engineer custom Next.js websites, configure end-to-end analytics, and manage Google and Meta ad campaigns — all under one roof.

Question 2

What's your mission?

Accepted Answer

To help ambitious brands grow without limits — by shipping fast, custom-engineered websites and running honest, transparent ad campaigns that drive measurable ROI.

Question 3

Where are you based?

Accepted Answer

Clearwater, FL · Serving the United States. We work with brands across the United States — fully remote engagements when needed.

Question 4

How did you choose the name Ctrl Shift Run?

Accepted Answer

It's a keyboard shortcut. Holding Ctrl+Shift while opening a taskbar-pinned application launches it in administrative mode — overriding the default permissions. We loved that metaphor: helping brands run without the usual limits.

Question 5

Do you build on WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, or Shopify?

Accepted Answer

No. Every site we ship is custom-built in Next.js with TypeScript and Tailwind CSS. Templates and page builders are slower, harder to maintain, and impossible to fully own. We don't use them.

Question 6

Where does my site get hosted?

Accepted Answer

Vercel — included in every website tier. You get automatic SSL and 24/7 uptime on enterprise-grade infrastructure.

Question 7

Do I own the code?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your project lives in your GitHub repository. Your domain stays in your name. If you ever wanted to part ways, the entire codebase walks with you.

Question 8

How long until my site is live?

Accepted Answer

Starter sites ship in 3–5 business days. Professional in 5–10. Enterprise/custom is scoped during a discovery call (typically 3–6 weeks).

Question 9

Do you set up analytics?

Accepted Answer

Yes — included in every website tier. We install Google Tag Manager, configure GA4, and verify Google Search Console before handoff.

Question 10

Can you add Stripe payments or a backend?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Professional and Enterprise tiers include Supabase + Stripe. On Starter, we offer them as add-ons.

Question 11

Do you mark up the ad spend?

Accepted Answer

Never. You pay Google and Meta directly from your own ad accounts. Our management fee is a flat monthly rate — $500/mo for one platform, $1,000/mo for both. No percentages, no hidden charges.

Question 12

Whose ad accounts are these?

Accepted Answer

Yours. Always. Your Google Ads account, your Meta Business Manager, your Pixel data — all in your name. We just operate the controls.

Question 13

What's the difference between Starter Ads and Growth Ads?

Accepted Answer

Starter Ads ($500/mo) covers one platform — Google or Meta — with unlimited campaigns. Growth Ads ($1,000/mo) covers both Google and Meta.

Question 14

Do you require a minimum ad budget?

Accepted Answer

We recommend a minimum of $1,000/mo in ad spend for meaningful results, but there's no contractual minimum on our side. Spend what makes sense for your business.

Question 15

Are revisions limited?

Accepted Answer

Each website tier comes with a defined number of revisions: 5 for Starter, 10 for Professional. Maintenance plans include unlimited revisions per month.

Question 16

What if I need a change after the revision window closes?

Accepted Answer

Additional revisions can be purchased as add-ons starting at $50. Anything outside the original scope of your tier is billed as an add-on too — see the services page for the full add-on menu.

Question 17

What payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

Zelle, PayPal, and cash for local clients. Credit card and ACH are coming soon via Stripe on ctrlshiftrun.com.

Question 18

When is payment due?

Accepted Answer

100% upfront — full payment is required before any work begins. Monthly plans are billed on your signup date and renew the same day each month.

Question 19

Can I cancel a monthly plan?

Accepted Answer

Yes — month to month with 30 days' notice. If a payment fails on your renewal date, the subscription ends that same date.

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