If you've ever Googled "how much does a website cost," you've probably found answers ranging from $0 to $50,000. That range is real — and it's confusing. Here's what it actually means for a small business owner in Florida.
The Four Tiers of Business Websites
1. DIY Website Builders (Wix, Squarespace) — $0–$40/mo
Tools like Wix and Squarespace let you build a site yourself using drag-and-drop editors. The monthly fee is low, but the real cost is your time — many business owners spend 20–40 hours building a site and end up with something that looks amateur. Template sites also often load slowly and rank poorly in Google.
2. Freelancer on Fiverr or Upwork — $200–$800
You can hire a freelancer overseas to build a basic website. The risk: communication issues, slow revisions, and zero accountability after delivery. Many business owners come to us after getting burned on a cheap site that they can't update or that stopped working.
3. Local Web Agency (Like Nova26) — $499–$1,500
A professional local agency delivers a fast, mobile-ready, custom-branded site. You get a real person who understands your market, handles everything from design to launch, and is available when you have questions. This is where you get real value.
4. Enterprise / Custom Development — $5,000+
For large businesses that need complex custom features, e-commerce platforms, or custom dashboards. Overkill for most local service businesses.
What Does Nova26 Charge?
We built our pricing to be transparent and fair for Central Florida businesses:
| Package | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Starter — 1 Page | $499 | New businesses, service pros just getting started |
| Growth — 5 Pages | $899 | Established businesses that need full coverage |
| Pro — 10 Pages | $1,500 | Competitive markets, businesses wanting to dominate locally |
All packages include mobile-friendly design, contact form, and hosting setup. No monthly surprise fees.
What's Usually NOT Included (Watch for This)
- Domain name — Typically $12–$15/year from a registrar like Namecheap or Google Domains. You own it forever.
- Hosting — We offer managed hosting for $39/mo or help you set up your own.
- Copywriting — Some agencies charge extra to write the text. We work with what you have and help you get it right.
- Stock photos — We'll recommend free options or include them at no extra charge.
The real question isn't "how cheap can I go?" It's "how much am I losing every month I don't have a professional website?" If a website brings in just one extra job per month, it pays for itself many times over.
What Does Ongoing Maintenance Cost?
After launch, you'll typically spend:
- Domain renewal: ~$15/year
- Hosting: $10–$40/month depending on your needs
- Updates/changes: Quote-based — scope varies, so we price changes per request
Bottom Line
For a small business in Florida, a solid professional website costs between $499 and $1,500 to build, and $10–$40/month to maintain. That's less than most business owners spend on coffee in a month — and it works for you 24/7.
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