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A Done-For-You Alternative to WordPress

WordPress means plugins to update, themes to patch, and one wrong click away from a broken site. Arbor builds and runs the whole thing for you, so there is nothing to maintain.

Done for you · Built in days, not months · Just ask Sage to change anything

If you want a WordPress alternative done for you, Arbor is the managed answer for owners who are done babysitting plugins, updates, and security patches. We build your website, optimize it for Google and AI answer engines, write your blog, and keep it running. You never log into a dashboard to fix something at 11pm again. When you want a change, you just ask.

See it work

Ask for a change. Watch it go live.

You will never open a page builder. Tell Sage what you want in plain English and the change is made for you, usually the same day. Meanwhile your site keeps climbing on Google and answering the customer questions that turn into work.

  • Just ask, and it is doneMessage Sage the way you would text a colleague. New hours, new photos, a whole new page. No tickets, no waiting on a developer.
  • Your SEO score climbsWe grade every page, fix what is holding it back, and keep it structured so Google and AI assistants can find and cite you.
  • Leads land on your phoneA built-in AI assistant trained on your own site answers visitors day or night, takes their details, and texts them straight to you.

SEO scoring and lead capture come with Pro and Max. See plans

What you get

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No Plugins To Manage

There are no plugins to install, update, or troubleshoot, because we handle every moving part behind the scenes.

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No Theme Updates

You will never patch a theme or fix a layout that broke after an update, because we build and maintain the whole design.

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No Security Patching

We keep your site secure and up to date so you are not exposed by an outdated plugin or a missed update.

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Changes By Asking

Want new hours, a new photo, or a new service page? Just ask Sage, our built-in AI editor, and it is done.

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Built To Get Found

We do the keyword research and optimize your site for Google and AI answer engines like ChatGPT.

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Flat, Predictable Cost

One flat monthly subscription covers hosting, updates, and upkeep, with no surprise plugin or developer bills.

Why owners leave WordPress

WordPress can build almost anything, but that flexibility comes with a job you never signed up for. Somebody has to keep the plugins current, renew the hosting, patch the security holes, and fix the site when an update breaks the layout. For a busy owner, that somebody is usually you, late at night, guessing at what went wrong. Many people start on WordPress because it is popular, then quietly dread ever touching it again.

The real cost is not the software. It is the upkeep, the developer you have to call, and the days your site is down or looks off while you sort it out. A website should bring you customers, not become another thing on your to-do list.

A WordPress alternative done for you

Arbor takes the whole job off your plate. We design and build your site, write the pages and the blog, and handle hosting, updates, and security in the background. There is no dashboard you are responsible for and no plugin library to manage. A great small business site needs a few things done right, and we cover all of them:

The common mistake is treating a website as a one-time project. You launch it, then it slowly goes stale and out of date. Arbor treats it as something we run for you, week after week. When your business changes, your site changes with it.

Because Arbor is a national, remote service, you get this without hiring a local agency or a freelancer. You get a built site that works, ongoing upkeep you never think about, and a simple way to change anything by just asking.

How Arbor works

  1. Tell us about your business

    Answer a few quick questions. We do the keyword research and map out the pages you need to get found.

  2. We build it for you

    We design, write, and launch your site, optimized for Google and AI answers. No templates to wrestle, no DIY.

  3. Just ask Sage for changes

    Need an edit, a new page, or a seasonal update? Message Sage, your built-in editor, and it is done.

Frequently asked questions

Can you move my existing WordPress site to Arbor?

Yes. We take what is working on your current site, rebuild it on our managed platform, and handle the whole transition so you are not left maintaining WordPress in the meantime.

Do you handle hosting and security?

Yes. Hosting, updates, backups, and security are all included and managed by us. There is nothing for you to install or patch.

How do I make changes without a dashboard?

You just ask Sage, our built-in AI editor. Tell it what you want changed, like new hours or a new service, and it makes the update for you.

How long until my site is live?

We start with keyword research and a build tailored to your business, then get you a working site to review. We keep the process simple and keep you posted along the way.

Pricing

Simple monthly pricing.

Your build, hosting, unlimited just-ask changes and SEO are all included. Pick a plan and we start today.

Launch sale: the one-time setup fee is waived on every plan. You pay only your first month today.

Starter

A professional website, built for you.

$20/mo

+ $200 setupWaived

  • Custom-built website
  • Hosting & SSL included
  • Just-ask changes
  • Mobile-ready
Choose Starter

Plus

Fresh content, automatically.

$40/mo

+ $400 setupWaived

  • Everything in Starter
  • Automatic blog posts
  • More monthly changes
  • Priority support
Choose Plus

Pro Most popular

Get found on Google and in AI answers.

$80/mo

+ $600 setupWaived

  • Everything in Plus
  • Arbor SEO & AEO Score
  • AI chat that captures leads
  • Visitor analytics
Choose Pro

Max

Everything, at the fastest pace.

$160/mo

+ $1,000 setupWaived

  • Everything in Pro
  • Top change quota
  • Fastest turnaround
  • Priority everything
Choose Max

No contracts. Cancel anytime. No tech skills needed.

Leave WordPress Upkeep Behind

Let Arbor build, run, and maintain your website for you, so you never touch a plugin or update again.

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