Question 1

What does Localhouse Designs specialize in?

Accepted Answer

Localhouse Designs specializes in Angular web development, enterprise ERP integrations (Microsoft Business Central, SAP, Infor SyteLine), SEO and GEO optimization with JSON-LD structured data, WebGL/Three.js interactive experiences, and Netlify deployments.

Question 2

What is GEO and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is the practice of structuring website content and metadata so AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Claude can accurately surface and represent your brand. It uses JSON-LD schemas like FAQPage, Product, LocalBusiness, and Service to create machine-readable context that feeds AI knowledge graphs. Without GEO, AI engines guess at what your business does. With it, they get it right.

Question 3

Does Localhouse Designs build with Angular?

Accepted Answer

Yes - Angular is the primary framework at Localhouse Designs. All builds use Angular 21 with standalone components, reactive signals, lazy-loaded routes, and the View Transitions API for maximum performance and long-term maintainability.

Question 4

Does Localhouse Designs have experience with Microsoft Business Central?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Localhouse Designs has direct hands-on experience inside Microsoft Business Central as an end user, which means we understand where the data lives, what finance and operations teams actually need, and how to build integrations and custom tooling that works with the system rather than around it.

Question 5

Can Localhouse Designs integrate with SAP?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Localhouse Designs has experience working with SAP environments, including building internal tooling, dashboards, and workflow automation that connects to SAP data. Our approach starts from operational pain points, not documentation.

Question 6

What is Infor SyteLine and can Localhouse Designs work with it?

Accepted Answer

Infor SyteLine is an ERP platform used heavily in discrete manufacturing. Localhouse Designs has extensive hands-on experience with SyteLine - including production data, BOMs, scheduling, inventory, and shipment workflows - and builds custom integrations, mobile apps, and dashboards on top of it.

Question 7

What is the difference between SEO and GEO?

Accepted Answer

Traditional SEO targets Google's web crawler - keyword density, backlinks, and page speed. GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) targets AI answer engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews by structuring content with JSON-LD schemas so AI systems can extract accurate, attributable facts about your business. You need both.

Question 8

What structured data schemas does Localhouse Designs implement?

Accepted Answer

Localhouse Designs implements FAQPage, HowTo, Product, LocalBusiness, ProfessionalService, Service, OfferCatalog, ItemList, CollectionPage, BreadcrumbList, and WebPage schemas. Every schema is validated against Google's Rich Results Test and passes clean.

Question 9

Does Localhouse Designs build mobile apps for manufacturing floors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Localhouse Designs builds purpose-built mobile apps for manufacturing and supply chain operations - designed for floor leads, inventory managers, shippers, and schedulers who need fast access to ERP data without being tied to a desktop.

Question 10

Can Localhouse Designs build custom Excel add-ins?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Localhouse Designs has built and deployed production VSTO Excel add-ins using C# and .NET Framework. The OpsSuite add-in consolidated seven legacy VBA add-ins into a single ribbon application, fully deployed and API-updateable without touching client machines.

Question 11

What is a VSTO add-in?

Accepted Answer

VSTO (Visual Studio Tools for Office) is Microsoft's framework for building rich Excel, Word, and Outlook extensions in C# or VB.NET. Unlike VBA macros, VSTO add-ins can call REST APIs, connect to SQL Server, implement full business logic, and be centrally deployed and updated through Group Policy or custom manifest endpoints.

Question 12

How much does a web project cost at Localhouse Designs?

Accepted Answer

Project cost varies by scope. A focused brand site or Angular SPA typically ranges from $5K-$15K. Projects involving database integration, backend APIs, or CMS connectivity run $15K-$40K. Enterprise ERP integrations, multi-phase projects, and ongoing retainers are scoped individually. The contact form at localhousedesigns.netlify.app/contact walks through the full scoping process.

Question 13

Does Localhouse Designs build e-commerce sites?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Localhouse Designs builds Angular-based brand and e-commerce sites with full product schemas, GA4 tracking, Google Search Console setup, and rich result validation. Current client work includes Prescribed Burn Sauces - 26 rich result items, all valid.

Question 14

What is WebGL and does Localhouse Designs use it?

Accepted Answer

WebGL is a JavaScript API for GPU-accelerated 2D and 3D graphics in the browser. Localhouse Designs uses Three.js and custom GLSL shaders to build interactive particle systems, 3D product visualizations, animated heroes, and generative experiences. WebGL work ranges from a subtle background effect to a full immersive scene.

Question 15

Does Localhouse Designs set up Google Analytics and Search Console?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every site includes GA4 configuration, Google Search Console verification, rich results validation, and event tracking. We wire in full measurement from day one so you know what is working from the moment you go live.

Question 16

Can Localhouse Designs help with Netlify deployment?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Netlify is the preferred deployment platform at Localhouse Designs. Setup includes SPA fallback routing, www/non-www redirect rules, custom domain DNS migration, SSL provisioning, serverless function configuration, and Netlify Forms for zero-backend contact forms.

Question 17

Where is Localhouse Designs located and do you work remotely?

Accepted Answer

Localhouse Designs is based in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and works with clients across Oklahoma and the United States. All projects are managed remotely - there are no geographic restrictions on who we work with.

Question 18

What industries does Localhouse Designs serve?

Accepted Answer

Localhouse Designs serves clients across manufacturing, food and beverage, specialty retail, and enterprise operations. The ERP practice is particularly well-suited for discrete manufacturing companies running Business Central, SAP, or Infor SyteLine.

Question 19

Does Localhouse Designs do ongoing retainer work?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Retainer engagements are available for both web projects (ongoing development, updates, SEO monitoring) and enterprise ERP work (feature development, integrations, workflow automation). Retainer scope and pricing is discussed during the initial contact process.

Question 20

What makes Localhouse Designs different from a typical web agency?

Accepted Answer

Most web agencies hand off an ERP integration to a developer who has never used the system. At Localhouse Designs, the ERP experience is firsthand - as an end user inside Business Central, SAP, and Infor SyteLine. That means we build what operations teams actually need, not just what the documentation says is possible.

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