Short answer: a do-it-yourself builder costs roughly $16–$49 a month plus your time; an agency typically bills $100–$149 an hour, with most projects under $10,000; a done-for-you build from B² Away costs $950 to $2,950 with 12 months of care included. Here's how those numbers break down.
Option 1: Build it yourself
Website builders such as Squarespace, Wix and GoDaddy charge roughly $16–$49 a month on their lower plans, and some AI builders start around $15 a month. The subscription is the small part of the cost. The big part is your time: writing the copy, finding photos, setting up the domain and forms, and keeping it updated.
Option 2: Hire an agency
US web design agencies typically bill $100–$149 an hour, and most projects reviewed on Clutch cost under $10,000 (Clutch). Agency projects often take weeks or months and suit businesses that need custom features.
Option 3: Done for you, at a fixed price
| Package | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur | $950 | A single page with your services, hours and contact |
| Basic | $1,500 | One page with clickable sections: services, area, hours, reviews, contact |
| Standard | $1,950 | Five separate pages |
| Premium | $2,950 | Multi-page site with premium design and a client portal |
Every package includes domain setup, hosting, SSL, spam-protected forms, two revision rounds and 12 months of care. After year one, care plans run $29–$59 a month, and you can cancel any time. A $500 deposit reserves your build and is credited to the price; you pay the balance only when you approve the site.
What to watch for in any quote
- Contract length. Some website subscriptions lock you in for 12 months. Ask whether you can cancel.
- Who owns the domain. It should be registered in your name.
- What happens after year one. Hosting, updates and fixes cost something; find out how much.
- Whether you approve before you pay in full.
How much does a website pay for itself?
That depends on your average job. If one new customer is worth $300 to you, a $1,500 site pays for itself after five jobs it brings in.
Builder and agency prices are vendor and third-party figures; check current pricing before you decide.