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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about my services — answered honestly, no fluff.

📸Photo Editing

Background removal, retouching (skin smoothing, blemish removal, color correction), resizing for any platform, format conversion (JPG/PNG/WebP), compression for web, and more advanced edits on request.
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Standard delivery is within 24 hours from receiving your photos and instructions. For urgent requests, please contact me directly.
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I accept JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, RAW (Canon CR2/CR3, Nikon NEF, Sony ARW) and PSD. Final files are delivered in your preferred format with optimized file size for web or print.
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Yes — up to 2 free revisions are included with every photo edit. Additional revisions are charged at a small fee depending on the complexity.
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Your photos are stored securely and deleted from my system 7 days after delivery. I never share, redistribute or use your photos for any purpose without your written consent.
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📄Documents

Watermark removal, image extraction from PDF, conversion to Word/Excel/Editable formats, unlocking corrupted files, password recovery from your own files, and OCR text extraction from scanned documents.
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I only remove watermarks from documents you legally own or have permission to modify (e.g., your own scanned files, contracts you authored, internal company docs). I do not remove copyright watermarks from third-party content.
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Yes — for PDF, Word, Excel and Zip files that you legally own, I can attempt password recovery. Success rate depends on the password complexity. You'll only pay if I recover it.
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I use OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to convert scanned documents into editable text. Works with multiple languages including English and Romanian, even on handwritten scans of decent quality.
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For sensitive documents, I recommend encrypted file-sharing services like Tresorit, ProtonDrive or WeTransfer with a password. All documents are deleted from my system 7 days after delivery.
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🧠Life Advice

Honest, personal perspective when you feel stuck — career decisions, relationships, moving abroad, starting over, dealing with uncertainty. I share what worked for me and what didn't, not abstract theories.
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No — I'm not a licensed professional and this is not therapy. If you're dealing with serious mental health issues, please reach out to a qualified specialist. What I offer is the perspective of a friend who's been through tough decisions and lived to tell about them.
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We schedule a 30-60 minute call (Zoom, Google Meet, WhatsApp video — whatever you prefer). You share what's on your mind, I listen, ask questions, and offer honest reflections. No judgement, completely confidential.
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Absolutely. What's discussed stays between us — no notes shared, no third parties involved, nothing recorded unless you explicitly ask for it. This is a safe space.
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That's completely normal — sometimes a stranger is easier to talk to than someone close who has expectations. We start at your pace. You share only what feels right, and we build trust slowly. There's no pressure to disclose anything specific.
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🔍SEO Optimization

Technical audit (page speed, mobile-friendliness, indexability), competitor analysis (keywords they rank for), on-page optimization recommendations (titles, meta descriptions, headings), and a clear action plan you can implement.
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SEO is a long-term investment. Initial improvements (technical fixes, indexing) show within 2-4 weeks. Significant ranking improvements typically take 3-6 months. Anyone promising instant results is misleading you.
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No — and you should be wary of anyone who does. Google's algorithm has 200+ ranking factors and changes constantly. What I guarantee is honest analysis, proven best practices and continuous improvements based on real data.
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SEO is organic traffic — you rank naturally through quality content and technical optimization (long-term, free clicks). SEM/Google Ads is paid traffic — you pay per click for top placement (instant results, ongoing cost).
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Both work — I start by optimizing existing pages (titles, meta descriptions, internal linking, structure) for quick wins. New content is recommended later, based on the keyword opportunities discovered during the audit.
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📣Digital Marketing

Google Ads (Search, Display, Shopping), Facebook & Instagram Ads (Meta), TikTok Ads, Google AdSense and LinkedIn Ads. I recommend the platform based on your audience and budget.
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For meaningful testing, I recommend €100-300/month minimum for ad spend (this goes to Google/Facebook directly, separate from my fee). Lower budgets can work for very niche, local businesses.
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Yes — ad copy and basic graphic creatives are included. Custom video productions or professional photography are quoted separately based on the scope.
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You'll receive weekly reports with clear metrics: cost per click, conversion rate, return on ad spend (ROAS), and recommendations for next week. Everything is transparent — no fluffy numbers, just what matters.
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Absolutely — I can set up everything in your own accounts (you keep full ownership) and provide training so you can manage day-to-day. Or I can manage ongoing — your choice.
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🌐Website Creation

It depends on complexity. A simple presentation site — 1 week. A complex site with custom functionality — 2-4 weeks. I'll give you an exact timeline after we discuss what you want.
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It depends on complexity, design, functionality and content. I start from a clear list of what you want and give you a fixed quote before we begin — no surprises along the way.
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In 4 steps:
  • Discussion — we talk about what you need, your goals and your budget.
  • Design — I create the structure and look, you approve before any code is written.
  • Development — I build everything: clean code, mobile responsive, tested.
  • Delivery & Support — site goes live, you get a walkthrough, and I stay available for questions.

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Both. I can build from scratch, but I can also work on existing sites — bug fixes, redesigns, optimization, adding new features.
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I offer permanent support without surprise invoices. I don't disappear after delivery — bug fixes and small adjustments stay free, larger changes get a clear quote upfront.
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