How much does a small business website cost?
Short answer: anywhere from $0 to $5,000 — and the "free" options usually are not free. Here is an honest breakdown of what small business websites actually cost, so you can pick what fits.
DIY website builders
Wix, Squarespace, and similar builders look free at first. But to use your own .com domain name and keep editing your site, you pay a monthly fee — around $20 or more, every month, for as long as the site exists. That adds up to $240+ a year, every year. And you do all the design work yourself.
Professional designers and agencies
Hiring a professional web design agency gets you a polished site, but the starting price for a small business website is usually $1,000, and many quotes run to $5,000 or more before the site is even live.
Signpost
A complete website for your business, built for you and delivered in 5 business days. One payment of $150 — not a subscription. If you are not satisfied, I will either fix it or give a full refund within 30 days.
What $150 gets you
Up to 3 simple pages, where a page is one separate screen in the menu. A contact form and a tap-to-call button. Your hours and location. Built and sent to you within 5 business days, with one round of fixes included. If I cannot make it in that time, you either get it half off or a full refund.
Good to know: a .com domain is registered in your name and renews at cost, about $12 a year. Optional hosting and edits are $15 a month. Both are your choice.
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