Here’s what people usually want to know before they start building.
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
Everything people ask before they start building with Joybird — pricing, domains, code, and what happens if you ever want to leave.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. Start from a theme, click anything to change it, or type what you want and the AI makes the change. No code either way.
How much does it cost?
The free plan has no time limit and needs no credit card. Pro adds your own domain, unlimited sites and pages, more AI credits and no Joybird badge — see the plans above.
Can I use my own domain?
Yes, on Pro. Point a domain you already own at Joybird and SSL is set up for you. Joybird tells you when it goes live.
Can I buy a domain through Joybird?
Yes. Search for a name in your site settings and you see the first-year and renewal price before you pay. On the free plan, the Pro upgrade and the domain go through one checkout. Joybird registers it and sets it up, so there are no DNS records to copy.
Will my site work on phones and tablets?
Yes. Preview the phone view as you edit, menus fold behind a button on their own, and you can hide or show any block per screen size.
What happens to my site if I ever leave?
Your words and photos are yours. A one-click export isn't built yet — we'd rather say so than promise it.
Does Joybird help with SEO?
Every page publishes as fast, plain HTML with its own title, description and address, so search engines can read it easily.
How much can I do with the AI?
The AI runs on monthly credits: 300 on Free, 2,000 on Pro, back on the first of each month. As a rough guide, 300 covers importing a site of about 10 pages, building about 4 pages from a description, or around 40 small changes. Editing by hand never uses credits.
What happens when my AI credits run out?
The AI tells you the date they come back, and you can upgrade to Pro for more. Nothing is lost: your site stays live, and you can keep editing and publishing by hand.
How long does it take to launch?
Pick a theme, swap in your words and photos, and hit publish. Most of the work is deciding what to say.
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