It depends on what you’re building.
National averages show:

Freelancers: $75–$150/hr

Small business websites: $2,000–$15,000

Custom or eCommerce sites: $10,000–$50,000+

Enterprise builds: $30,000–$150,000+

If someone says they’ll “do it for $300,” you’re not getting a professional build — you’re getting a template with no strategy behind it.

No catch. I’m not “cheap”, I’m lean, not bloated.

Because “a website” can mean anything.
It might be:

• A one-page online business card

• A blog and brand site

• A full eCommerce store

• A custom membership or booking system

Think of it like houses: a shed and a five-bedroom home are both “buildings,” but they don’t cost the same to build or maintain.

When I design a site, you’re getting a complete system, not just a few pages. That includes:

• Strategy session and competitor research
• Professional design and user experience
• SEO-friendly structure
• Mobile-responsive layouts
• Secure, fast, optimized hosting setup
• Revisions, testing, and launch support

If we’re doing branding, copywriting, or custom integrations, those are quoted separately — and I’ll always be transparent about what’s included.

Websites aren’t “set it and forget it.”

You’ll have recurring costs like:

• Hosting & domain: $90–$300/year (average)
• Maintenance & updates: $50–$200/month (depending on site size)
• Plugin or software licenses (if used): $100–$300+/year

I offer maintenance plans so you don’t have to deal with the tech headaches. Think of it like car maintenance — it runs smoothly because someone’s keeping an eye on it.

Because you’re not paying for “time at a keyboard.”

You’re paying for:

• 10+ years of experience (my case 25+)
• Creative direction and technical skill
• Knowing what not to do (saves you time & money)
• Security, SEO, speed, and user psychology
• A partner who cares about your business success, not just pixels

Cheap work usually means you’ll pay twice — once for the cheap version, and again to have it fixed later.

If you’re a new business, start small but solid.

If you’re established, invest in something that matches your brand’s value.

Either way — plan for both the build and the upkeep.

A solid starter site (built right) will save you years of frustration compared to a cheap one that constantly breaks or never converts.

Let’s clear this up early:

• Writing all your website text (that’s copywriting — I can help or refer someone)
• Stock photos or videos (unless stated)
• Social media management
• Unlimited revisions (“tweak forever” isn’t a real package 😉)
• My unlimited attention and time. (I have multiple clients/projects that need attention as well)

If something’s outside the agreed scope, I’ll give you options and pricing before doing extra work. No surprises.

Nope. Ghosting’s for bad dates and bad agencies. besides, I wouldn’t have lasted all these years if I ripped people off.