How Much Does a Small Business Website Cost?
Real numbers for a small business website, what you get for them, and when owning the site outright makes more sense than a monthly plan.
Here's the straight answer: at AM AI, a basic small business website is $499.99 to build, plus a required $99.99 a month plan for hosting, updates, and small changes. If you'd rather own the whole thing outright with no monthly plan, full ownership is $3,999.99 one time. Prices can vary depending on how big the site is and what you need it to do, and the final number is confirmed after a consultation.
That's the price. The more useful question is what you're paying for, and which option fits you.
What the build covers
A website shouldn't be a template with your logo dropped on top. The build covers:
- A custom design built around your business
- Copy and layout written around how you actually get work
- Fast loading and a clean layout on phones
- Your booking and contact forms connected and working
- Search basics set up from day one: page titles, descriptions, clean structure, and the business details Google reads
What the monthly plan covers
The $99.99 a month plan keeps the site hosted, updated, and working. When you change your hours, add a service, or need a photo swapped, that's handled. You don't need to learn a website builder or call a nephew.
When full ownership makes sense
Full ownership is the better fit if you have someone who can maintain the site, or you just don't want a monthly bill. You pay once and the finished website is entirely yours. Ownership transfers to you, and from then on you're responsible for it, including hosting and updates.
Which one should you pick?
- Pick the basic site plus monthly plan if you want it handled and never want to think about it.
- Pick full ownership if you have help in-house or want a single payment.
Either way, the goal is the same: a site that gets the phone to ring. If you want to talk through which fits, book a call and you'll get a straight answer.