FAQ
The things people ask before sending the first message.
Anything not covered here, email hello@sidequestoperations.com.
General
What is Side Quest Operations, exactly?
An umbrella for making things. Stickers, websites, custom projects, and whatever seems worth doing next. It is one operation with several ongoing activities rather than one service with a single product.
Why do the stickers and the websites live in the same place?
Because they're made by the same person, to the same standard, for the same reason. Things worth making don't always fit neatly into one category, and splitting them into separate brands would be pretending otherwise.
Where do I actually buy something?
The Etsy shop. Everything currently in production is listed there, and every product link on this site points to it. This site doesn't run its own checkout.
Do you take on projects that aren't listed?
Often. If it's interesting, feasible, and you're clear about what you need, send it over. If it isn't a fit, you'll get a straight answer quickly rather than a slow maybe.
How do I get in touch?
The contact page, or email directly. Include what you're making, roughly when you need it, and any constraints you already know about.
Custom Stickers
Custom StickersWhat file should I send?
Vector art (SVG, AI, PDF, EPS) is ideal. A high-resolution PNG works for many designs. A phone photo of a sketch is enough to start a conversation — it just means artwork time gets added.
What's the minimum quantity?
Short runs are genuinely short. Tell me what you need and you'll get pricing for the quantity you actually want rather than the quantity that's convenient to print.
Are they weatherproof?
Standard vinyl is water-resistant and holds up outdoors. If a sticker is going on something that lives outside permanently, say so up front and the material gets chosen for it.
Can I use my own logo?
Yes, as long as you have the right to use it. You keep the rights to your artwork; SQO keeps the rights to original SQO designs.
Do you take payment on the site?
No. Custom work is quoted and invoiced directly. The Etsy shop handles anything that's already in production.
Websites
WebsitesWhat does a website cost?
It depends on page count, how much content already exists, and whether artwork is being made from scratch. Send a short description of the project and you'll get a specific number rather than a range that fits everything.
How long does it take?
A landing page is usually a couple of weeks. A multi-page site is longer, and the schedule is almost always set by how quickly copy and images come together, not by the build.
Can I edit the site myself afterwards?
Yes. Sites are handed off with documentation for the content you're most likely to change, and the editing path is agreed on before the build starts.
Do you do e-commerce?
Not as a core offering. Product catalogues that link out to an existing shop are fine; full checkout, payments, and inventory are outside what's listed here.
Do you do ongoing maintenance?
Small updates and fixes, yes, arranged case by case. There's no retainer product to sign up for.
Just Ask
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Send yours and you'll get a straight answer.