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Small-business website cost guide

What does a small business website cost?

Cost depends on whether the business already has a usable site, needs ongoing care, or needs a new build. At George Digital, the fixed new-site options are $699 setup + $49/month for Starter Website + Care or from $149/month with a 12-month minimum for Subscription Website.

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George Digital cost comparison

Compare like with like: hosting, care, build, and commitment.

OptionPriceWhat the price covers
Website Care$49/month$588 across 12 billed months for hosting, basic technical care, and up to one small practical edit per month.
Starter Website + Care$699 setup + $49/monthA custom-built, done-for-you website. $1,287 for setup plus the first 12 billed care months; care starts at launch, so this is not necessarily one calendar year's cash timing.
Subscription WebsiteFrom $149/monthAt least $1,788 across the 12-month minimum at the starting price; review the subscription agreement.
Optional domain registration$25/yearA domain is not included with Starter. The add-on is separate from setup and monthly care.

Simple arithmetic assumes the displayed rate does not change during the stated billed months and excludes taxes, third-party tools, added scope, and optional domain registration unless listed.

Why hosting costs less than a website build

Hosting provides infrastructure for a site that already exists. A new build requires scope review, content organization, page assembly, responsive implementation, review, launch setup, and handoff. The $49/month Website Care plan covers hosting and light upkeep for an existing website, not that build work.

Website Care: use when the existing site also needs light upkeep.
Starter: choose a custom-built, done-for-you website with one to five brochure pages for your local service business.
Subscription: use when avoiding setup matters enough to accept a 12-month minimum.

Features can move a site out of fixed pricing

Ecommerce, memberships, customer accounts, or custom applications
Advanced booking, payment, CRM, inventory, or data integrations
More than five pages, multiple locations, or a large content migration
Copywriting from scratch, brand work, paid assets, or paid plugins
Additional design directions, revisions, custom development, or urgent delivery

Starter cash-flow and term check

Know when Starter charges occur.

Before work

The $699 setup is due when ordering and before work begins.

At launch

The $49/month care charge starts when the site launches and renews monthly.

To cancel

Give written notice at least 7 calendar days before renewal. There is no proration for a month already billed.

For the domain

Bring a domain you control or request optional registration for $25/year.

For revisions and timing

One consolidated revision round is included, with feedback due in 5 business days. Launch is targeted within 10 business days after all required items are received, but timing is not guaranteed.

Decision guide

Choose based on site status and payment preference.

Existing with light upkeep: review $49/month Website Care.
New local-service site with content ready: choose $699 setup + $49/month Starter when its fixed scope meets your needs.
New site with setup cash-flow concern: compare the $149/month starting price and 12-month subscription minimum.
Complex functionality: request a separate scope rather than assuming a fixed plan will cover it.

Outcome boundary

Website price does not buy a guaranteed business result.

The prices above cover the stated build, hosting, or care work. They do not guarantee rankings, traffic, leads, revenue, or return on investment. SEO, ads, content expansion, and backlink work are separate decisions after the site is useful.

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