Frequently Asked Questions.

Silicon Bayou Designs is an AI automation studio based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We build AI automations that replace manual processes, plus the websites and mobile apps that carry a business to everyone else. Our six services fall into two families: AI & Automation (AI Process Automation, AI-Powered Applications, Intelligent Integrations) and Digital Presence (Websites & E-Commerce, Mobile Apps, SEO & Digital Growth). Most clients need a piece of each. More on All Services →

We are based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We are Louisiana-engineered and deliver everywhere. More on Silicon Bayou Designs →

We write code, not proposals: real engineers shipping real AI systems, with no pitch decks or proofs-of-concept that never ship. The team you talk to is the team that builds. One team handles strategy, architecture, build, deploy, and monitoring, from whiteboard to production, with no handoffs. More on Silicon Bayou Designs →

Tell us the problem, not the service. If your team keeps doing something by hand, that is usually AI Process Automation. If nobody can find you online, start with Websites & E-Commerce, then SEO. If you want to see what AI can do for a specific department, browse our solutions for sales, finance, operations, HR, marketing, legal, and support. Describe what is slow, broken, or invisible and we will tell you which service it is, and whether it is worth doing at all. More on All Services →

Every project is scoped individually after a free consultation, and published prices are starting points, not ceilings. Starting prices: Websites & E-Commerce from $2,500; Intelligent Integrations from $3,000; AI Process Automation from $5,000; SEO & Digital Growth from $5,000; AI-Powered Applications from $10,000; Mobile Apps from $10,000. More on All Services →

Starter Automation starts at $5,000: a single-workflow automation, AI model integration, API or data pipeline setup, deployment and monitoring, and 30-day post-launch support. Business Automation (most popular) starts at $15,000: multi-step workflow automation, system integrations such as CRM and ERP, custom AI model configuration, a monitoring dashboard, and 90-day post-launch support. Enterprise Intelligence is custom scoped at $30,000+: a full AI platform build, multi-user with auth and roles, custom model fine-tuning, native mobile and web apps, and SLA-backed ongoing support. More on Pricing →

Projects start with a 50% deposit. For example, a $5,000 Starter Automation starts with $2,500, and a $15,000 Business Automation starts with $7,500. More on Pricing →

Our custom websites start at $2,500 for a 5-page responsive site. Professional packages with full SEO strategy start at $5,000. More on Websites & E-Commerce →

Mobile app and AI-powered application development start at $10,000. Pricing scales with scope, the complexity of any AI features, and whether you need iOS, Android, web, or a combination. More on Mobile Apps →

Support plans are optional, billed monthly, and can be cancelled anytime. Platform Hosting (infrastructure, security updates, backups, performance monitoring) runs $150 to $500 per month. AI System Monitoring (performance and model-accuracy tracking, uptime alerts, optimization) runs $500 to $2,000 per month. App & Platform Updates (OS compatibility, App Store updates, minor enhancements) runs $500 to $2,000 per month; larger feature work is billed separately on retainer. Website Care Plans start at $150 per month. More on Pricing →

The same four steps for every service, whether it is a $2,500 site or a $30,000 platform. 1) Discover: we map your workflows and define what success looks like. 2) Architect: system design, data flows, and integration points; you approve the blueprint before we build. 3) Build: iterative development against real data, with a working demo every week. 4) Launch & Support: go live with monitoring, and we stay on afterward, on a plan or on call. More on All Services →

A typical automation takes 4-12 weeks from kickoff to production, depending on complexity and integration requirements. More on AI Process Automation →

A straightforward API integration typically takes 2-4 weeks. More complex multi-system pipelines with AI middleware may take 6-10 weeks. More on Intelligent Integrations →

A typical mobile or AI-powered app takes 8-16 weeks from kickoff to launch or store submission, depending on complexity. More on Mobile Apps →

Most websites launch within 24 to 48 hours of kickoff. More on Websites & E-Commerce →

SEO is a long-term strategy. You'll typically see initial indexing improvements in 1-3 months, early ranking movement for commercial terms in 3-6 months, and meaningful organic traffic growth in 6-12 months with consistent effort. More on SEO & Digital Growth →

We respond within 24 hours with a free consultation. No pressure, no obligation. More on Start a Project →

Yes. AmonHen AI is a compliance and advisory platform in production on iOS and web, with intelligent document processing and multi-domain compliance automation. M+ Health and Exercise is an AI fitness coach on the App Store where you just type "ran 3 miles, ate 6oz chicken" and AI turns it into tracked data. Lodestar is a suite of six live AI tools for CPA firms, from Keel, which codes bank and card statements to the right accounts, to tools for IRS notices, client onboarding, filing deadlines, missing documents, and return review. AmonHen also powers Bella, the AI host on Gino's Restaurant's website. We also built CalmCash, an AI financial intelligence app, and TIGER1 Picks, weekly college football picks from our own model on real play-by-play data. More on Our Work →

Yes. St. Aloysius Connect is a live client app for a Baton Rouge parish, on iOS and Android, with mass times, bulletins, livestream, and push notifications. Six hand-coded client websites are live: Ophelia Home, Gino's Restaurant, Bernard's Specialty Meats (with Toast online ordering), Tim Brown Builders, M+ Fitness, and Royal Cuts Lawnscape. More on Client Websites →

Off-the-shelf connectors like Zapier work for simple triggers, but they break down with complex logic, large data volumes, or AI processing. Our custom integrations handle edge cases, scale with your business, and include intelligent middleware that adds context and decision-making to your data flows. More on Intelligent Integrations →

No. We build real applications with AI baked into the user experience: natural-language input instead of forms, advisory chat grounded in your data, document understanding, and intelligent notifications. The AI serves the app, not the other way around. More on AI-Powered Applications →

Yes. We integrate with your existing stack, whether that's a CRM, ERP, POS, document management system, or custom internal tools. We work with REST APIs, GraphQL, webhooks, database connections, and legacy systems, and build adapter layers for systems that lack modern APIs. More on Intelligent Integrations →

Our sites are hand-coded in clean HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: no WordPress, no page builders, no plugin bloat, and no monthly platform tax. That means faster load times, better SEO, stronger security, and zero dependency on third-party plugins. More on Websites & E-Commerce →

No legitimate SEO professional can guarantee specific rankings. What we guarantee is a systematic, data-driven approach with transparent reporting so you can see exactly what's working. More on SEO & Digital Growth →

Yes. We integrate AI capabilities into existing iOS or web applications, and we take over maintenance and updates for existing iOS and Android apps or rebuild them on modern Swift/SwiftUI or React Native. We assess your current codebase first and recommend the best path. More on AI-Powered Applications →

Both, plus web. Native Swift when the platform matters, cross-platform React Native when reach matters. St. Aloysius Connect ships on iOS and Android from one codebase. More on Mobile Apps →

Yes. You own 100% of the code, design, content, configurations, and documentation we create for you. No licensing fees, no lock-in, no restrictions. More on Intelligent Integrations →

We build with enterprise-grade security from day one: encrypted data at rest and in transit, role-based access control, audit logging, and compliance with industry standards. Your data stays yours. More on AI Process Automation →

Starter Automation includes 30 days of post-launch support, Business Automation includes 90 days, and Enterprise Intelligence includes SLA-backed ongoing support. After that, optional monthly plans cover hosting, AI monitoring, and app updates. More on Pricing →

Yes. We provide training and documentation so you can make content updates. For hands-off management, Website Care Plans start at $150/month. More on Websites & E-Commerce →

Yes, you'll need an Apple Developer Account ($99/year) to publish on the App Store. We'll guide you through the setup and handle the submission for you. More on Mobile Apps →

Field Link is a division of Silicon Bayou Designs, launching soon. It provides leased Starlink jobsite internet for contractors and developers, with automatic cellular backup, monitored every few minutes, and a text to the site contact if anything changes. A ruggedized unit is delivered, you plug in power, and it comes online. Billing is a simple monthly subscription per site. Request early access on the Field Link page or email chad@siliconbayoudesigns.com. More on Field Link →

Fill out the contact form at siliconbayoudesigns.com/#contact or email hello@siliconbayoudesigns.com. Tell us what you are looking to automate or build. We get back to you within 24 hours with a free consultation, scope the project, and tell you exactly how we would approach it, what it will cost, and when you can go live. More on Start a Project →