Cost And Monthly Fees

How much does a small business website cost?

With me it’s $997 for a complete website of up to 10 pages, then $39 a month. Other quotes vary a lot, so ask every designer what’s included: the pages, the words, hosting and what changes cost later. See full pricing.

What’s the average cost for website design and maintenance?

It’s all over the map, from cheap builders you run yourself to agency plans that cost hundreds a month. The fair way to compare is the total over a few years, not the first bill. My pricing page adds it up over 3 years.

What does the $39 a month cover?

Hosting, your domain, security updates, business email forwarding and your edits. Running a sale or changing something? Tell me and I update it, usually within 2 business days. Cancel anytime.

Why pay monthly when website builders include hosting?

On a builder you pay monthly too, and you do all the work yourself. The $39 covers hosting plus a person who makes your changes and keeps the site running.

Are there any hidden fees?

No. Extras only happen if you ask for them, like a page after 10 for $50, and I quote them first.

Owning Your Website

Do I own my website?

Yes. Your domain is registered in your name, and once your build fee is paid, the words, images and design I make for you are yours.

What if you go out of business or stop answering?

Your domain is in your name, so nobody can hold it hostage. Ask me any time and I send you a copy of your website files.

Can I take my website somewhere else?

Yes. There’s no contract. Email me, your plan runs to the end of the month, and I send your files and move your domain to you or the company you pick.

I already own a domain. Can I use it?

Tell me, and I’ll check whether it can point to your new website. If not, the simplest way is a fresh domain in your name.

Getting It Built

What do we cover on the free 15 minute call?

Your business, the customers you want more of and the jobs you want the phone to ring for. After the call I put together a mockup of your homepage. You look it over, and only if you want the full site do you pay the $997. There’s nothing to sign on the call.

Who writes the words on my website?

I do. You tell me about your business on the call, and I write the pages around what your customers search for. You read it and tell me what to change.

What do you need from me?

Fifteen minutes on a call. Photos, your logo and a couple of reviews make it even better, but they’re optional.

How long does it take?

The mockup comes first, usually within a few days of the call. The rest of the build depends on how quickly your photos and details come in. You approve everything before it goes online.

What slows a website down?

Usually waiting: on photos, on decisions, or on a domain an old designer still controls. The sooner I have those, the sooner it goes live.

Can you redo the website I already have?

Yes. A redesign costs the same $997 as a new site. I rebuild it from scratch, up to 10 pages, fast on phones, and keep your domain so your customers find you at the same address.

Editing And Updates

Can I edit my website myself?

Yes. It’s built on WordPress, so you can log in and change your text and photos. Or send the change to me. It’s included.

Do I have to do anything technical?

No. I build it, host it and set up your domain. You click one email to verify your domain, and that’s it. You never have to log in, but you can if you want to.

Google And Getting Calls

Will I rank on Google?

Nobody can honestly promise rankings, and anyone who does is guessing. I build what helps: your town and your services where Google looks, and a fast site Google and AI search can read.

Can you promise me more calls?

No. What I can do is put a Call button where people look first, write your pages around what your customers search, and set up Search Console so you can see what’s working.

Do I need a website if I have a Google Business Profile?

Yes, they work together. The profile puts you in the map listings. The website ranks in the results below the map, and it’s where people land when they tap “Website” on your profile to see your work before they call.

What’s Search Console?

Google’s free tool that shows which searches find your site and how many people click. I set it up so you can see it for yourself.

Working With Me

Who will I be working with?

Me, Sean. No call center and no hand-offs. You call, text or email, and you get the person building your site.

Do you only work with businesses in Chandler?

No. I’m based in Chandler, AZ, and build small business websites across the East Valley, from Gilbert and Mesa to Tempe and Queen Creek. Everything is done by phone and online.

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Still Not Sure? Let’s Talk It Through.

Still have a question about web design in Chandler, AZ? Call or text (602) 796-6062. Tell me about your business and what you want. No pressure and no contract.