Services and pricing
We build your website and look after it after launch. Compare the packages, setup costs and monthly support.
Presence Portfolio
Show your work and receive quote requests.
from €900 setup + €79 / month
Talk about Presence PortfolioDirect Bookings
Take bookings on your own website.
from €1,500 setup + €99 / month
Talk about Direct BookingsSwipe the table to compare all the details.
| Presence | Presence Portfolio | Direct Bookings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For | Any business | Builders and architects | One or more whole homes, or a building with up to 10 rooms |
| Goal | Help customers find and contact you. | Show your work and receive quote requests. | Take bookings on your own website. |
| Setup | from €600 | from €900 | from €1,500 |
| Monthly fee | €49 / month | €79 / month | €99 / month |
| Minimum first-year total | €1,188 | €1,848 | €2,688 |
| Delivery time | 3 to 4 weeks | 4 to 6 weeks | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Pages | Up to 6 | Up to 8 + portfolio | Up to 8 + property page |
| Languages | Portuguese | Portuguese and English | Portuguese and English |
| Google profile | Included | Included | Included |
| Photography | 1 session | 1 session | 1 session |
| Project portfolio | Not included | Up to 12 projects published at launch using materials supplied by the client | Not included |
| Forms | Contact | Quote requests | Bookings and contact |
| Booking engine | Not included | Not included | Synced with Airbnb and Booking.com |
| Online payments | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Hosting management, SSL, backups and updates | Included | Included | Included |
| Small changes | 1 hour per month | 1 hour per month, including small portfolio updates in both languages | 2 hours per month |
| Reports | Yearly | Yearly | Quarterly: direct bookings vs. platforms |
| Request an initial meeting | Talk about Presence | Talk about Presence Portfolio | Talk about Direct Bookings |
Direct Bookings setup includes configuring the booking engine, connecting Airbnb and Booking.com, setting up payments, testing a booking end to end and training you to manage reservations. The proposal identifies any booking software, payment processing and hosting plan costs.
The first-year minimum combines setup at the listed starting price and 12 monthly payments. Figures exclude VAT and third-party costs.
How the Direct Bookings package works · Try the demo · View the sample report
Add-ons
To add to any package, when it makes sense.
Social MediaInstagram and Facebook
Available for websites built and managed by Sparkinnov. We set up your Instagram and Facebook profiles, add the feed and the WhatsApp and booking buttons to your website, as applicable, and train you to post. One-time payment.
ExperiencesVacation rentals
Activities from local operators, such as whale watching or tours, recommended on the rental’s website. Guests book and pay the operator directly.
Extra photo session
A new visit and edited photos.
Extra language
Add English to the Presence plan or another language, such as Spanish, to any plan.
Extra pages or projects
Beyond each package’s limits.
Additional house
Another house or apartment on the same website, with its own page, photos and calendar.
Additional rooms
For buildings with rooms rented individually. The building counts as one property and the first 3 rooms are included.
How the Experiences add-on works
Nobody pays more than they would without it. Guests always pay the operator directly: neither the owner nor Sparkinnov handles that money.
Who pays whom
- The guest discovers
They see the recommended experiences on the rental’s website, before or during their stay.
- Books and pays the operator
They book through the operator’s link and pay the operator directly, at the normal price, with no surcharge.
- The operator delivers
They run the experience and keep the guest’s payment.
- Monthly commission
At the end of each month, the operator pays Sparkinnov 10% to 15% of the bookings made from the website, identified by a dedicated link or code. The rate is agreed in writing before activation.
What each party gains
Local experiences in one place, recommended by their hosts, at the same price.
A richer stay, better reviews and one more reason for guests to book direct. At no cost.
New customers who are already on the island. They only pay when there is a booking.
Income tied to results, which grows as more island businesses connect with each other.
What is not included
Third-party costs
- Domain registration and hosting plan, contracted in the client’s name and paid directly to the provider.
- Booking software licences where applicable, payment processing fees and booking platform commissions.
- Advertising spend on Google or Meta.
Additional Sparkinnov services
- Social media content creation and management.
- Professional video and additional photo sessions.
- Pages, projects, copy or translations outside the package scope.
We confirm the price and ask for your approval before starting extra work. Changes beyond your monthly hours are quoted at an hourly rate.
Frequently asked questions
What people ask us most often before getting started. If your question is not here, get in touch.
Ask another questionPricing and contract
How much does the first year cost?
The minimum total adds setup and 12 monthly fees. The first year starts at €1,188 for Presence, €1,848 for Portfolio Presence and €2,688 for Direct Bookings. Figures exclude VAT and third-party costs.
What third-party costs should I expect?
Domain registration, the hosting plan, any booking software licenses, payment processing fees and the commissions of the platforms where you keep selling. The proposal identifies these costs before you go ahead.
Is there a minimum contract period?
Yes, 12 months. After that, the contract becomes month to month and you can cancel with 30 days’ notice.
What happens if I cancel?
After the initial period, you can cancel in writing with 30 days’ notice. Because the domain and hosting are already in your name, the website stays with you: we stop managing it and hand over all logins and an up-to-date backup. Third-party licenses and accounts follow their providers’ terms.
Do prices include VAT?
No. All prices are shown excluding VAT.
Why are setup prices shown as "from"?
The price shown is the starting point. It can go up if the project needs more pages, languages, properties or integrations. The final amount is always in the proposal, before we start.
Can I change packages later?
Yes. If your business grows, we can add features or move you to another package. We tell you the cost of the change before going ahead.
Getting started
How do we get started?
We set up a free 30-minute call to learn about your business and what you already have online. Then we send a written proposal with scope, timeline and price.
Which package is right for me?
Presence suits any business that wants to be found and receive inquiries. Presence Portfolio is for builders, architects and other businesses that sell through the work they show. Direct Bookings is for vacation rentals that want to take bookings on their own website. We help you choose during the first call.
How long until the website is ready?
3 to 4 weeks for Presence and 4 to 6 weeks for Presence Portfolio and Direct Bookings, counted from when we receive the texts, photos and access we need.
What do I need to prepare?
Information about your business, your contact details and any photos you already have. For a rental, also your rates, house rules and access to the platforms you already use. Once you accept the proposal, we send the full list.
Website and content
Who owns the domain and the content?
Always the client: the domain, the hosting account, the texts and the photos.
Who owns the hosting account?
The client, just like the domain. We work with PTisp, a Portuguese hosting provider: we help you choose and sign up for the plan, and you pay PTisp directly. From then on, Sparkinnov manages everything for you: updates, security, backups and changes.
I already have a website. Do you have to start from scratch?
Not necessarily. In the assessment we review your current website and suggest reusing what works, such as the texts, photos or domain.
How many pages does each package include?
Up to 6 pages for Presence and up to 8 for Presence Portfolio and Direct Bookings. Portfolio projects, the property page and legal pages don’t count toward the limit. Extra pages are quoted separately.
What do the page limit, copy and photography cover?
Each page counts once, even when it exists in two languages, and legal pages, such as the privacy notice, don’t count toward the limit. Setup includes the initial texts, based on the information you provide, and their translation into the package languages. The proposal states the length, location and number of edited photos for the included session. In Direct Bookings, the included session covers up to 3 houses or rooms; beyond that, we quote additional sessions.
Can my website be in more languages?
Yes. Presence includes Portuguese, and the other packages include Portuguese and English. Other languages, such as Spanish, are an add-on quoted separately.
What counts as a small change?
Adjustments such as updating opening hours, prices, photos or short texts. They include 1 hour per month in Presence and Presence Portfolio, and 2 hours per month in Direct Bookings. Larger work is quoted before we go ahead.
Direct bookings
Do I keep using Airbnb and Booking.com?
Yes. Direct bookings complement the platforms, and calendars stay in sync.
Can I keep my existing booking engine?
Yes, if it is compatible with the website and required integrations. We check compatibility during the consultation and include the integration work in the proposal.
How does the Experiences add-on work?
The guest books and pays the operator directly, at the normal price. At the end of each month, the operator pays Sparkinnov a 10% to 15% commission on bookings made from the website. The owner pays nothing, and neither the owner nor Sparkinnov handles the guest’s money.
I have more than one house. How does it work?
For whole-home rentals, the base price includes one house. Each additional house has its own page and calendar on the same website, with an additional setup and monthly charge.
I have a building with several rooms. How does it work?
Each room has a section on the property page and its own calendar. The base price includes up to 3 rooms. Each additional room adds a setup and monthly charge, up to 10 rooms. Above that limit, we prepare a tailored quote.
What does the quarterly report show?
It compares direct bookings with platform bookings, shows the change from the previous quarter and suggests priorities for the next one.
Social media
Do you create and post social media content?
No. The Social Media add-on sets up your Instagram and Facebook profiles, connects them to your website and includes training so you can post on your own. Content creation is not included.
Do I need a Sparkinnov website for the Social Media add-on?
Yes. The social media add-on is available for sites built and managed by Sparkinnov. The one-off fee of €150 covers feed integration and WhatsApp and booking buttons where applicable.
Support
What support do I get after launch?
The monthly fee includes hosting management, the SSL certificate, backups, updates and the small-change hours in your package.
How quickly do you reply?
We aim to reply within two business days.
Do you work with businesses outside Terceira?
Yes. We are starting with Terceira, but we work remotely with businesses on every island. When a visit is needed, such as for a photo session, we agree the details in the proposal.
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