DIY vs Professional Website Design

Which option is right for your business?

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DIY Website

$30-85/mo

Platform subscription only

  • Lower upfront cost
  • Full control over updates
  • Good for simple sites
  • Steep learning curve
  • Limited customization
  • Time-intensive (40-80+ hours)
  • Basic SEO capabilities
  • Template-based design
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Professional Design

$500-2,500

One-time investment

  • Custom, unique design
  • Expert knowledge & strategy
  • Advanced SEO optimization
  • Fast completion (2-4 weeks)
  • Professional branding
  • Complex functionality
  • Ongoing support available
  • Higher initial investment

Get Your Custom Quote

Answer a few questions to see what your website will cost

What type of website do you need?

How comfortable are you with technical tasks?

Will you need help updating your website?

Do you already have a domain name?

Your Estimated Cost

How We Work Together

Simple, transparent process for getting your website built right

1

Discovery Call (15-30 min, free)

We discuss what you need, your budget, and timeline. I'll ask about your business, who makes decisions, and what success looks like for you.

2

Proposal & Agreement

You'll get a clear breakdown of exactly what you're getting, the cost, timeline, and terms. No fine print, no surprises.

3

50% Deposit to Start

Once you're ready to move forward, a deposit secures your spot. I don't start work until this is received.

4

Design Approval

I'll show you mockups or a basic layout before building the full site. You pick the direction, we refine it together.

5

Build & Check-ins

I build the site with regular updates. You'll see progress and can give feedback at key milestones.

6

Final Payment & Launch

We review the finished site together. Once you're happy and final payment is received, we go live.

Timeline: Most small business sites take 2-4 weeks from deposit to launch. This depends on how quickly you provide content and feedback.

What I Need From You:

  • Your logo and any brand colors/fonts
  • Text content for each page (or we can discuss copywriting)
  • Images you want to use
  • Timely feedback (within 3 business days when I ask for input)
  • Access to hosting/domain if you already have them

What's Included:

  • Mobile-responsive design (works on phones, tablets, computers)
  • 2 rounds of design revisions
  • Basic SEO setup
  • Contact form setup
  • Training on how to make basic updates

Payment Terms:

  • 50% deposit - Required to start work (non-refundable if you cancel)
  • 50% final payment - Due before site goes live
  • Accepted: E-transfer, cash

If Things Change:

  • If you want to add features mid-project, I'll send a new quote
  • If you cancel, deposit is kept + any work beyond deposit is billed hourly
  • Additional revisions beyond the included 2 rounds are billed hourly

Ready to Get Your Business Online?

Let's discuss your project and create a custom quote that fits your needs and budget.

Start Your Project Call: 780-727-0093