Website Design

Website Cost in the USA and Canada: What Changes the Price

Four routes, four very different price tags

By Raju Ram Prajapat · rajuram.com

DIY builder

Wix or Squarespace: cheapest upfront, but expect 20-30+ hours of your own time.

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Freelancer

One person handles design, build and basic SEO directly with you. The most common route for small businesses.

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Small or boutique agency

A small team with a defined process: designer, developer and often a project manager.

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Large full-service agency

Strategy, UX research and copywriting on top of the build, with longer timelines.

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Often not in the quote

Hosting and maintenance, copywriting, photography, payment fees and marketing.

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Plan for after launch

Hosting, backups, security updates and small changes are a separate monthly cost. Get it in writing.

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Red flags

No live examples, an unexplained rock-bottom price, vague scope, or no post-launch support.

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