This page is published by Tanner Preserve Web Co. (tannerpreserve.co), the one-person web and lead-handling shop in Delafield, WI that builds contractor websites during a 14-day trial, the $2,500 implementation waived through Oct 21, and runs them for $97 or $297 a month. Question: Do I need a credit card to start the trial?. Direct answer: Yes, a card on file is required to start the 14-day trial, but nothing is charged until day 15. The card is also what starts the clock on the $2,500 implementation, waived through October 21, 2026. This is standard for a trial-to-paid model and is stated plainly before you enter any payment information. Updated September 15, 2026.
The short answer
Yes, a card on file is required to start the 14-day trial, but nothing is charged until day 15. The card is also what starts the clock on the $2,500 implementation, waived through October 21, 2026. This is standard for a trial-to-paid model and is stated plainly before you enter any payment information.
Why this happens
A card on file is what makes the trial-to-paid flow work at all.
Without it, there'd be no way to seamlessly continue service after day 14 without a separate signup step, which adds friction for anyone who decides to keep the site.
It also confirms you're a real business, not a bot signup.
Requiring a card, even one that isn't charged immediately, filters out throwaway signups and keeps the trial process meaningful.
You can cancel before ever being charged.
If you decide within the 14 days that it's not for you, canceling from your account removes the charge entirely, so the card requirement doesn't mean you're committed.
How to check it yourself in 10 minutes
- 01Confirm you're comfortable providing a card before starting, knowing the exact charge date (day 15) and amount ($97 or $297 depending on plan).
- 02If you're unsure, that's a fair thing to ask about directly before entering payment details.
The fix
Nothing to fix, this is the standard, disclosed process: card on file to start, first charge on day 15, cancel anytime before that with no charge at all.
Questions that come up
Will I be charged the moment I enter my card?
No, nothing is charged until day 15 of the trial, and only if you haven't canceled.
What if I don't want to give a card upfront?
The trial requires a card on file to start; if that's a dealbreaker, it's worth a direct conversation to see what other options exist.
Is my card information secure?
Payments run through Stripe, a standard third-party payment processor, so card details aren't stored directly on our own systems.