Question 1

Who is Ctrl Shift Run?

Accepted Answer

I'm Nikki Quinn Baker, but most people call me Nick. Ctrl Shift Run is my one-person technology company, and I build every website myself.

Question 2

Where are you based?

Accepted Answer

Clearwater, FL · Serving the United States.

Question 3

How did you choose the name Ctrl Shift Run?

Accepted Answer

I got the idea from a keyboard shortcut. Holding Ctrl+Shift while opening a taskbar-pinned application launches it in administrative mode - overriding the default permissions. It's a metaphor for technology without limits.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

No. Every site I 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. I don't use them.

Question 5

Where does my site get hosted?

Accepted Answer

Vercel.

Question 6

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 7

How long until my site is live?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the size and complexity of the project, but I always work as fast as possible to get your website completed.

Question 8

Can you set up analytics?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I install Google Tag Manager, configure GA4, and verify Google Search Console before handoff.

Question 9

Can you add Stripe payments or a backend?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely.

Question 10

How much does a website cost?

Accepted Answer

Custom websites start at $1,500. Every project gets one fixed price, agreed before any work begins, never billed by the hour.

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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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