Two numbers anchor almost every engagement: starting at $650 to build a starter site, from $149 a month to run it — hosting, SSL, backups, security updates, and content edits included. Bigger sites with more pages or local-SEO landing pages are custom-quoted, but the monthly plan starts at the same number either way. No "call for pricing" games.
Starting at $650 · from $149/month for hosting, updates, and support · most sites launch in 2-3 weeksMost small businesses fit the starter tier. If you need more pages, local-SEO landing pages, or deeper on-page SEO, the growth tier is scoped and quoted before anything starts.
A custom-designed, mobile-first site for a business that needs a solid, credible online presence.
For businesses that need more pages, local-SEO landing pages by city or service, or a blog. Scoped and quoted after a short call — never guessed.
Applies to every build, every time. The constant that never changes regardless of build size.
Every pricing page gets asked this eventually, so here's the honest answer upfront.
Most small business sites don't need any of this, but if yours does, it's quoted before work starts — never sprung on you afterward.
These are general industry ranges, not a knock on any specific competitor — the point is total cost of ownership, not just the sticker price on the build.
| Route | Typical build cost | Typical ongoing cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIY builder (Wix, Squarespace, etc.) | $0 in cash — but dozens of your own hours | Roughly $16-70/month in subscription fees | You're the designer, the SEO person, and the IT department |
| Freelancer | Roughly $500-5,000, one-time | $50-150/hour for anything after, if they're still around | No maintenance included by default — hosting and updates are on you |
| Agency | Often $3,000-15,000+ | Retainers commonly run $500-2,500+/month | You're often talking to an account manager, not the person doing the work |
| Golden Consulting Partners | From $650 (larger sites custom-quoted) | From $149/month, everything included | You work directly with one senior operator, every time |
Want the full breakdown, including how these ranges hold up against a market survey? Read how much a small business website actually costs on the blog.
Pure Mission Pools is a Phoenix-metro pool service company we built and still run on this exact pricing model — a starter build, a monthly care plan from $149, lead-capture forms, and local-SEO landing pages included.
Tell us what your business does and roughly how many pages you're picturing. We'll tell you honestly whether that's a $650 build or a scoped quote — before you commit to anything.
Starting at $650 · from $149/month · one senior partner, start to finish