Website Cost Comparison

Why Pay More & Wait Longer?

Compare the real costs, timeframes, and hidden fees of different website solutions. See why smart businesses choose our 48-hour launch guarantee.

DIY Website Builders

Launch Time
2–8 weeks
Upfront$0–$600
Monthly$20–$100
Year 1 Total$240–$600

Advantages

  • Lowest initial cost
  • Full control over your own site
  • Learn new skills

Drawbacks

  • Time-intensive and technical
  • Limited customization options
  • No professional help
  • SEO handled manually (DIY)

Hidden Costs

  • Domain & hosting fees ($20–$50/month)
  • Premium templates
  • App integrations
  • Specialized Apps: $20-100/month
  • 40–80 hours of personal time

Freelancer

Launch Time
3–8 weeks
Upfront$2,500–$10,000
Monthly$50–$200
SEO$250–$2,000/month
Hosting$20–$50/month
Year 1 Total$3,100–$13,400+

Advantages

  • Personalized design and communication
  • Flexible creative approach
  • Often more affordable than agencies

Drawbacks

  • Quality and reliability can vary — especially online
  • Limited availability and longer timelines
  • Revisions often add cost
  • May lack specialized SEO or maintenance support
  • Risk of unverified or unreliable freelancers when hiring through marketplaces

Hidden Costs

  • Hourly SEO or revision fees
  • Hosting setup and domain costs
  • Ongoing maintenance
  • Delays or communication gaps

Marketing Agency

Launch Time
6–16 weeks
Upfront$4,000–$30,000
Monthly$200–$1,000+
SEO$2,500–$5,000/month
Edits & Changes$75–$150/hr
HostingIncluded
Year 1 Total$7,400–$45,000+

Advantages

  • Full-service team and structured process
  • Strategic planning and creative direction
  • Reliable results and long-term partnership potential

Drawbacks

  • Long timelines and layered approvals
  • High upfront investment
  • Ongoing support at extra cost (retainer model)
  • Change requests billed hourly
  • Rigid contracts and premium pricing

Hidden Costs

  • Retainer or setup fees
  • Change request fees
  • Premium maintenance services
Recommended

DoMore Marketing

Launch Time
As fast as 48 hours (once content is ready)
Upfront$0
MonthlyStarting at $197
SEO$100/month additional
Year 1 TotalStarting at $2,364

Advantages

  • Launch your new site in days, not weeks
  • No upfront costs or surprise fees
  • Unlimited edits — no hourly charges
  • Google site indexing, hosting, and domain all handled for you
  • Mobile-responsive, professional design
  • Real human support — anytime you need it
  • Cancel anytime — no long-term contract

Drawbacks

  • Subscription-based pricing (ongoing monthly plan required)
  • Limited to business websites — not large custom web applications
  • Edits must be submitted to our team (no direct backend access)

What's Included

  • Hosting, domain, and Google indexing set up
  • Unlimited edits and ongoing support
  • Transparent pricing — everything included

Best For

Small business owners who want a professional website fast — without large upfront costs, long contracts, or complicated tech setups.

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Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureDIYFreelancerAgencyDoMore Marketing
Launch Time2–8 weeks3–8 weeks6–16 weeksAs fast as 48 hours once content is ready
Upfront Cost$0–$600$2,500–$10,000$4,000–$30,000$0 upfront
Monthly Cost$20–$100$50–$200$200–$1,000+Starting at $197/month
Design QualityVaries by skillVaries by skillHigh-end, customModern custom design created by our team
Ongoing SupportNoneLimitedExtra cost (retainer fee)Unlimited support & updates included
Edits & ChangesDIYExtra costExtra cost ($75–$150/hr)Unlimited edits, no hourly fees
SEODIY$250–$2,000/month$2,500–$5,000/month$100/month additional
Mobile ResponsiveTemplate-dependentUsuallyYesGuaranteed mobile-ready
Hosting$20–$50/month$20–$50/monthIncludedIncluded — no hidden fees
Contract LengthMonthly–AnnualProject-based6–12 monthsFlexible month-to-month — cancel anytime

The Real Cost of Waiting

$2,500

Average revenue lost per month without a professional website

73%

Of consumers judge business credibility by website design

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