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2026-07-28

What inquire-only, catalog, and custom tiers actually include for BESS factory showcases

What inquire-only, catalog, and custom tiers actually include for BESS factory showcases

Auto plan versus custom factory sites for battery storage

When an overseas buyer lands on a BESS factory site, they expect clarity—not a labyrinth of unlabeled products. B2B Frontage offers a self‑serve Auto plan at $59/year that covers an English showcase, digital card, brochure, and short links on a platform subdomain. An optional domain assist is available at checkout (+$5 to bind an existing domain, or +$15 to register and bind a new one). Once launched, the site is frozen: no content management system, no blog, no product edits. It’s a digital business card with a contact form, ideal for factories that want a credible web presence without ongoing maintenance. For those who need occasional tweaks, the Flex add‑on (+$15/year) unlocks extra copy and photo edits after launch.

Larger needs—a CMS, blog, product catalogue, or custom design—move to a custom plan quoted after a discovery call. The demo at demo.getb2bsite.com/bess illustrates how a focused showcase can work, but any feature beyond the Auto scope is built to order.

FeatureAuto ($59/yr)Custom (by quote)
Platform subdomain + hosting + SSLIncludedIncluded (custom domain optional)
English factory showcase pagesFrozen after launch (Flex add‑on for edits)Editable product pages, CMS, blog as scoped
Digital card, brochure, short linksIncludedIncluded or expanded
Layout or design changesBillable hours (or Flex for minor edits)Billable hours per scope
Inquiry formYesYes

Both paths are thin by design. They load fast, pass Core Web Vitals, and avoid the clutter that distracts industrial buyers. You won’t find guaranteed inquiry counts—no honest agency can promise that—but you will find a site that respects a visitor’s time.

Why post-launch edits are often billable hours

A flat annual fee can’t absorb open-ended revision cycles. That’s why the Auto plan draws a bright line: the showcase is frozen after launch. The optional Flex add‑on (+$15/year) covers a limited number of copy and photo tweaks, but structural changes remain billable. For custom plans, product data and blog posts you can change yourself if a CMS is included; everything else is a separate billable service.

This isn’t a hidden cost; it’s listed in the service rules. Typical billable edits include:

  • Changing the homepage hero image or banner text
  • Adding a dedicated “Certifications” or “Quality Control” page
  • Modifying the header or footer layout
  • Integrating live chat, CRM, or analytics beyond the baseline
  • Redesigning the mobile breakpoints for a specific component

We quote these at an hourly rate before any work begins, so you’re never surprised. The subscription stays lean because it doesn’t cross-subsidise custom development.

Fifty product entries is a ceiling, not a mall

For custom factory sites that include a product catalogue, we often recommend capping entries at 50. That number wasn’t chosen arbitrarily: it covers the core BESS lineup of most manufacturers—containerised systems, inverters, battery modules, and ancillary equipment—without turning the site into an endless scroll. A factory showcase is not a consumer marketplace; buyers come for technical substance, not a catalogue of 500 minor SKU variations.

Each entry can hold a title, description, images, and a direct inquiry button. The limit is enforced by the scope of work. When you reach 50, the “add product” action stops working unless a larger catalogue was scoped from the start. At that point you either archive an older model or discuss an expanded custom plan. The demo site shows how a focused product set keeps navigation simple and page speed high, which aligns with Google’s SEO fundamentals.

If your factory genuinely needs to display more than 50 distinct products with individual pages, the pre-packaged Auto plan has served its purpose: it’s proven that a custom scope is necessary.

When custom is the honest path

Some BESS factories require multi-language versions, advanced filtering by voltage or capacity, integration with an existing ERP for live stock, or a design that deviates significantly from the showcase template. Others simply have a product portfolio that bursts through the 50-entry ceiling. In these cases, forcing the work into a $59/year box would compromise quality and transparency.

Custom development starts with a discovery call. We map out the exact data structures, user flows, and third-party connections needed, then provide a fixed-price or time-and-materials estimate. There’s no obligation, and the conversation often reveals that a few small tweaks to the Auto plan (with Flex) would suffice. When they won’t, the custom path avoids the frustration of hitting platform limits week after week. The B2B Frontage blog occasionally documents such decisions, showing real trade-offs without inflating expectations.

FAQ

What exactly does “frozen after launch” mean for the $59/yr Auto plan?

It means the site is built, deployed, and then no further content or design changes are made by us. The inquiry form continues to work, and hosting/SSL remain active, but you cannot edit text, swap images, or add pages. The optional Flex add‑on (+$15/year) allows a limited number of copy and photo edits after launch.

Can I upgrade from Auto to a custom plan later?

Yes. The upgrade is prorated for the remaining term, and we activate the CMS, blog, or other custom features on your existing domain. The original site structure stays intact; you simply gain the ability to edit products and publish posts as scoped.

Are blog posts included in the Auto plan?

No. The Auto plan does not include a CMS or blog. If you need a blog, it’s part of a custom plan. Content writing is a separate billable service we can quote.

What happens if I exceed 50 product entries on a custom plan?

If the original scope capped entries at 50, the CMS will prevent adding a 51st. You would need to remove an existing product or request an expanded scope. We can always adjust the plan if your catalogue grows.

Is hosting and SSL really included in the Auto plan?

Yes. The platform subdomain, secure hosting, and SSL certificate are part of the $59/year fee. If you choose to use a custom domain, the domain assist fee covers binding or registration, and hosting/SSL remain included.

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