"Free" is a simple word but it creates complicated expectations. When I tell someone that Webspansion builds free websites, the first question is often "what's the catch?", and when there's no obvious catch, some people quietly assume that means unlimited scope, unlimited revisions, unlimited availability, and guaranteed outcomes.
It doesn't. And being upfront about that isn't a weakness, it's the only way this works.
Free doesn't mean unlimited
Every project I take has a scope: a set of pages, a design direction, a timeline. I'm building a website, not a full digital marketing department. I can design, code, and launch a real site. I cannot promise it will rank on the first page of Google, generate a specific number of leads, or solve deep organizational problems that exist outside the website.
Keeping that boundary clear is important, not just for me, but for the people I'm helping. If I overpromise what a website can do, and the reality doesn't match, that damages trust more than being honest about limitations upfront.
Limits protect the quality of the work
If I said yes to every project, every revision request, and every add-on feature, I wouldn't be able to do any of them well. Saying no to scope creep, even on free projects, is how I make sure the work I do deliver is actually good.
Every project I take gets real effort. That's only possible because I don't take unlimited projects or promise unlimited support. The scope is real; the work within that scope is real.
Limits protect applicants too
When I'm clear about what Webspansion does and doesn't do, applicants can make informed decisions. If someone needs a custom e-commerce platform with inventory management, payment processing, and a loyalty program, that's outside Webspansion's scope. Telling them that upfront is better than starting a project that's going to leave them frustrated halfway through.
Not every project is right for Webspansion. And that's fine. If it's not a fit, I'd rather say so early and point the person toward something that actually works for them.
What Webspansion is really for
Webspansion is for organizations and businesses that need a real, professional starting point, something that works, looks credible, and represents them well, and don't have the resources to pay for it. A starter website. A foundation. Not a full enterprise system, not guaranteed results, not indefinite support.
Within that scope, the work is real and the care is real. Outside that scope, I'm honest about it.
Common questions about free website scope limits
What does a free Webspansion website actually include?+
Free covers the design, the code, the launch, a Webspansion subdomain, and indefinite hosting. Each project has a set scope: a number of pages, a design direction, and a timeline. It's a real, professional starting point, not a full enterprise system.
What is out of scope for a free build?+
E-commerce checkout, logins, payment systems, databases, custom booking engines, and unlimited revisions are all outside the free scope. If you need something like a custom e-commerce platform with inventory and payment processing, that's beyond what Webspansion builds. I'll tell you that upfront rather than start a project that won't fit.
Why does a free service still have limits?+
Limits are what keep the work good and honest. If I said yes to every project, every revision, and every add-on, I couldn't do any of them well. Saying no to scope creep is how I make sure the work I do deliver is actually real, and being clear about boundaries protects the people I'm helping from overpromises.
Will my free website be guaranteed to rank on Google or get leads?+
No. I can design, code, and launch a real site, but I can't promise first-page Google rankings, a specific number of leads, or solutions to problems that exist outside the website. A website is a foundation, not a full digital marketing department, and I'd rather be honest about that than overpromise.
Does Webspansion accept every project that applies?+
No. Not every project is a fit, and I don't take unlimited projects. If what you need is outside the scope, I'll say so early and point you toward something that works better for you. Webspansion is currently free, and updates after launch are based on availability.
Read more: What Webspansion is and what it isn't.
If you want to see if your project is a fit, start here or apply directly.