How much does a small business website cost?
Short answer: anywhere from a small monthly fee to many thousands up front. The real question is what you get, and who does the work. Here is how the options compare.
The four ways to get a website
Prices vary a lot by provider and town, so treat these as the shape of each option. Always get a real quote.
Do it yourself
A builder like Wix, Squarespace or GoDaddy. The lowest price on paper, usually a monthly fee. The cost is your time: you write it, build it, fix it and keep it updated.
A freelancer
One person builds it for a one-time price. Can be great. Ask who hosts it, who makes changes later, and what happens if they stop answering.
A traditional agency
A one-time project, often thousands of dollars up front, plus monthly hosting or a care plan. You usually pay before you see the finished site.
A monthly plan
No big bill up front. You pay monthly and the site, hosting and changes are covered. Read the contract: some lock you in for a year or more.
The costs people forget
The build is rarely the whole bill. Whatever route you pick, ask about these before you say yes:
- Domain name. Your .com, renewed every year.
- Hosting. What keeps the site online.
- Changes. Some providers charge for every small edit.
- Google setup. A site alone does not put you on Maps; that takes a Google Business Profile.
Then there is your own time. If a DIY site takes you 20 hours, those are 20 hours you were not on a paying job.
Questions to ask before you pay anyone
A good provider will answer all of these without getting uncomfortable.
Can I see it first?
How much of the site will I see before I pay anything?
Is there a contract?
How long is it, and what does it cost to leave early?
Who makes changes?
If my hours change, who fixes it, how fast, and does it cost extra?
What happens if I leave?
Do I have to start over, and what does it cost to leave?
What Vexion Labs charges
We charge $250 a month, only if you keep it. Nothing up front, and no contract. That covers your site, hosting, updates, any changes you want, Google Business Profile and local SEO.
We also build your site before you pay anything, so you are judging a real website rather than a sales pitch. If you do not like it, you owe nothing and we delete it. With no contract you can cancel any time, so you never owe remaining months. See what small business web design with us includes, or websites for trade companies.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a small business website?
It depends on how much is included. Compare the total over two or three years, including hosting, changes and your own time, rather than only the first bill.
Is a cheap website worth it?
It can be if it is fast, works on a phone and tells people what you do and where. A cheap site that nobody can find or change usually costs more in missed calls.
Should I pay monthly or one time?
One time can work if you have someone to maintain it. Monthly makes sense if you want one bill and someone else handling everything. Check for contracts either way.
How much does Vexion Labs charge for a website?
$250 a month, only if you keep it. Nothing up front, and no contract. That covers your site, hosting, updates, any changes you want, Google Business Profile and local SEO.
See your website, then decide. This week or next week?
Book a call and we will build a polished version of your new site ready before your call. You decide after you have seen it.
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