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A paid PSD build is completed and one sponsored build becomes available.
PLATFORM FORWARD™
One Business Builds. Another Moves Forward.
Every full website and connected business system purchased from Platform Studio Designs sponsors one full build for a qualifying small business, entrepreneur, or nonprofit through Platform Forward™.
How the one-for-one model works
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Qualifying applicants and nominees are reviewed, then a recipient is selected.
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PSD builds and launches the sponsored website and system; the first 12 months of hosting are covered.
After 12 months there is no obligation to continue. A recipient who chooses to stay with PSD receives a special $80/month Platform Forward rate for the life of that specific continuously active service agreement.
A professional foundation, fully sponsored
- Custom website
- Mobile-responsive build
- Lead capture
- CRM
- Customer and project management
- Quotes, estimates, and proposals
- Invoices
- Customer portal
- Connected business tools appropriate to the recipient
- Hosting and SSL
- Domain support where applicable
- Maintenance and support during the sponsored period
Who the program is for
Small businesses, startups, mom-and-pop businesses, solopreneurs, first-time entrepreneurs with legitimate operating activity, nonprofits, and community organizations may apply or be nominated. Qualification considers genuine need, legitimate purpose, readiness, realistic ability to benefit, and willingness to participate in the normal PSD production process.
What is expected
Recipients provide business information and content, respond to project requests, participate in approvals, meet normal scope and revision deadlines, and operate legitimately. Professional technology should not be limited only to businesses with large budgets.
What is not included automatically
The sponsored build covers the initial PSD work and service period. Separate third-party costs may still apply, such as expensive software or licenses, paid APIs, IDX/MLS fees, SMS providers, ecommerce provider fees, high-cost integrations, major custom software, or unusually large migration/content work.
Frequently asked questions
Is the website really sponsored?
Yes. The full initial build is covered for a selected recipient.
Do I pay for hosting the first year?
No. The first 12 months of hosting and service are covered.
What happens after 12 months?
You may leave, or continue with PSD at $80/month by explicit agreement.
Am I required to stay with PSD?
No. There is no obligation after month 12.
Is every applicant accepted?
No. Applications are reviewed and selection is not guaranteed.
Can someone nominate my business?
Yes, but PSD may need your consent and information before proceeding.
Are third-party fees included?
Not automatically; unusual external costs are discussed clearly.
Is this a template website?
No. Sponsored recipients receive the same professional custom production standard.
Do sponsored recipients get lower-quality work?
No. The goal is access to professional infrastructure, not a lesser website.
Platform Forward™ was inspired in part by companies that showed how one purchase could create another meaningful benefit. Bombas helped popularize that idea through its one-for-one giving model. We wanted to apply that principle to what we know best: helping small businesses build the professional infrastructure they need to compete and grow.