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Cost estimator

What will your website actually cost?

Answer a few quick questions for an instant, no-pressure ballpark, then we'll send a tailored proposal within one business day.

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Do you have an existing website?

When do you want to start?

Ideal launch timeline?

Where's your branding at?

The honest answer

How much does a website cost?

“It depends,” but here's the real picture. Cost scales with complexity: from a templated builder you run yourself, up to a custom platform built and maintained by a team.

DIY site builder

Templated, you build it

$15–$50 / mo

Brochure / marketing

Custom small-business site

$6K – $20K

Interactive experience

Motion & bespoke UX

$14K – $40K

eCommerce store

Custom storefront

$15K – $60K

Enterprise / web app

Platforms & products

$45K – $150K+

Plan ahead

The other costs to plan for

The build is the big number, but a website has a few ongoing costs. We're upfront about all of them. No surprises.

Domain

$10 – $40 / yr

Your web address

Hosting

$15 – $500 / mo

Scales with traffic

SSL certificate

$0 – $100 / yr

Often included

SEO & content

$1K – $6K / mo

Ongoing growth

Email / newsletter

$0 – $300 / mo

By list size

Payment processing

~2.9% + 30¢

Per transaction

Stock imagery

$0 – $1K

One-time, optional

Maintenance & support

$200 – $2K / mo

Updates & monitoring

That last one is what our optional care plans cover: month-to-month, cancel anytime, you own everything either way.

Where your money goes

What you're really choosing between

DIY builder vs. agency

DIY builder

  • •Cheapest upfront
  • •Live in a weekend
  • •You do everything
  • •Generic, templated
  • •Caps out fast

OhDigital

  • ✦Bespoke & on-brand
  • ✦Built to convert
  • ✦Done for you
  • ✦Scales with you
  • ✦Senior team, real strategy

Freelancer vs. agency

Solo freelancer

  • •Lower rate
  • •One skill set
  • •Single point of failure
  • •Variable availability
  • •Limited scope

OhDigital

  • ✦Design + dev + growth
  • ✦Redundancy & process
  • ✦Always reachable
  • ✦Partner, not a vendor
  • ✦End-to-end ownership
FAQ

Common questions

How accurate is this estimate?+

It's a high-level ballpark based on your answers, enough to know what tier you're in. The exact number depends on scope details we'll confirm together on a quick call, after which you get a fixed, itemized proposal.

Why is custom web design more than a template?+

Templates are mass-produced and look it. Everything we build is designed and engineered from scratch around your goals, brand, and conversion paths. That's what separates a site that earns its keep from one that just exists.

What's included in the project price?+

Strategy, UX/UI design, development, and launch. Branding, SEO, copywriting, and ongoing growth can be added, and the estimator factors those in when you select them.

Do you offer payment plans?+

Yes. Most projects are split across milestones (e.g. kickoff, design approval, launch) so cost tracks progress. We'll lay out the schedule in your proposal.

How long does a project take?+

A focused marketing site is typically 4–8 weeks; larger builds and platforms run longer. Need it sooner? Fast-track delivery is available and factored into your estimate.

What happens after I submit?+

You'll see an instant range here, and we'll review your details and send a tailored proposal within one business day. No spam, no pressure, just a clear plan and number.

Ready for an exact number?

Book a free 30-minute call and we'll turn your estimate into a fixed, itemized proposal.