How much does website design cost for a small business or startup?
Website design costs vary based on who you work with and what you need. Freelancers typically charge between $2,000 and $10,000, while traditional agencies generally start at $15,000 or more. Our project-based website work starts at $5,000 for a foundational site and scales based on scope, complexity, and audience requirements. For teams with ongoing design needs, our monthly subscription starts at $2,999/month and covers website updates, marketing collateral, and more. We are transparent about pricing from the first conversation.
How much does it cost to hire someone to create a business website?
The cost depends on who you hire and what you need them to do. An independent freelancer might charge $2,000 to $10,000 but often has limited strategic input. A traditional agency starts at $15,000 and can run well beyond that for a full build. Bringing a senior designer in-house typically runs $80,000 to $120,000 per year before benefits and overhead. We offer a structured alternative: project-based website builds starting at $5,000, or an ongoing design subscription starting at $2,999/month for companies that need consistent design capacity without a full-time commitment.
What's included in your website design services?
Every website project includes a strategic discovery session, site mapping, wireframes, visual design, conversion-focused copywriting, responsive development on Webflow, SEO setup, and post-launch support. We also produce custom illustrations and technical visuals when the content calls for it. The goal is not just a well-designed site. It is a site that clearly communicates what you do, gives the right visitors a reason to take the next step, and performs well technically from day one.
How long does it take to design and launch a website?
For a focused landing page, we typically deliver in 3 to 4 weeks. A full multi-page website generally runs 6 to 8 weeks from kickoff to launch. More complex builds involving custom development, integrations, or multiple audience layers can extend to around 10 weeks. We set a clear timeline at kickoff, break it into milestones, and keep you updated at every stage.
Do you offer ongoing support after the website launches?
Yes. For occasional updates, we offer project-based support scoped to what you need. For teams with regular design requirements, our monthly subscription starts at $2,999/month and covers website updates, marketing collateral, sales materials, and more. You get direct access to the design team with regular check-ins, without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Can you work with our existing brand, or do we need a new one?
Both. If you have existing brand guidelines, we design your website within them. If your brand identity needs work before the website does, we offer brand identity and positioning services that establish your visual language, messaging, and positioning strategy first. Many clients find it useful to address brand and website together so the two reinforce each other from the start.
What platform do you build websites on?
We build primarily on Webflow. It gives us the flexibility to execute custom designs without the constraints of a template-based system, while also giving you an intuitive content editor for making updates after launch. It also delivers strong performance, clean code output, and solid SEO structure out of the box. For projects with heavier animation or interaction requirements, we also work with Framer. We avoid WordPress and similar platforms that introduce ongoing maintenance and security overhead.
Do you help with website content and copywriting?
Yes. Website design and development includes conversion-focused copywriting as part of the scope. We develop messaging that clearly communicates your value, speaks to what your audience actually cares about, and guides visitors toward action. If you have existing content, we refine and restructure it for the web. If you are starting from scratch, we write it.