Domain, hosting, design, build and upkeep: a transparent breakdown so there are no surprises later.
Website quotes can vary wildly, which makes it hard to know what's fair. Here's what actually goes into the price, so you can compare quotes like for like.
The five parts of the cost
- Domain: your web address, renewed every year
- Hosting: where the site lives, paid monthly or yearly
- Design: layout, look and user experience
- Build: pages, features, forms and integrations
- Upkeep: updates, backups, security and small changes after launch
Our approach: cost plus service, no markup
We charge domains and hosting at the actual purchase cost, plus our service fee. Design and build are quoted after we understand your business and your budget, not from a fixed price list.
The best website isn't the most expensive one. It's the one that pays for itself.
Questions to ask any provider
- Who owns the domain and the site?
- What happens after launch, and what does it cost?
- Can I update content myself?
- Is hosting marked up?