Website Design
Web design & hosting packages
Every website includes first-year domain registration (subject to availability), basic on-page SEO, WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility, and launch at no extra cost. Hosting, copywriting, and content migration are billed separately.
Custom, hand-coded websites built with clean HTML, CSS, and PHP: responsive, mobile-friendly, and designed to look great on any device. Packages include a contact form and your choice of single-page or multi-page layouts. Learn more about me.
- Mobile-Responsive Design
- Multiple Sections
- Contact Form
- Basic On-Page SEO & WCAG 2.2 AA Accessibility
- Multiple Pages
- Navigation Menu
- Mobile-Responsive Design
- Multiple Pages & Sections
- Navigation Menu
- Contact Form
- WCAG 2.2 AA Accessibility
- Basic On-Page SEO
- First-Year Domain & Launch Included
Custom software
Systems built around your workflow
Use these ranges to plan. Every quote becomes fixed after a short discovery call.
Complex web application
$40,000–$65,000
AI integration
$2,500–$6,000
Payments integration
$700–$1,200
Online booking
Embed your tool$100–$200
Integration$200–$500
Custom system$1,500–$4,000
Already use Calendly, Square or Acuity? Embedding it on your site, styled to match and tested on mobile, is the simplest option.
Hosting is billed monthly: Core $60/mo, Care $100/mo, or Priority $180/mo.
Monthly plans
Managed hosting
Keep your website running reliably month after month. All plans include uptime monitoring, nightly offsite backups, SSL certificate management, and DNS management, handled by the same person who built the site. Step up for content edits, security patches, performance reports, and faster support. Cancel anytime with 30 days' written notice, no cancellation fee. Full plan details → Not sure what managed hosting costs? See the full cost breakdown →
- Uptime Monitoring & Alerts
- Nightly Offsite Backups
- SSL Certificate + Renewal
- DNS Management
- Server-Level Security Patches
- Email Support (24–48h)
- Content Edits
- Application-Level Patching
- Everything in Core
- 1 hr/mo Content Edits
- Application-Level Security Patching
- Same-Business-Day Response
- Quarterly Performance Review
- Same-Day Critical Response
- Monthly Analytics Report
- Everything in Care
- 3 hrs/mo Content Edits
- Same-Day Critical Response
- Monthly Analytics Report
- Test Environment Access
Custom Work
Hourly rate
Need something outside the standard packages? Custom features, one-off fixes, site migrations, or anything else. You can book me at $100/hour with no minimum commitment. Reach out to scope it together.
Add-On
SEO setup
A one-time technical SEO pass: behind-the-scenes SEO signals, Google Search Console setup, page-speed and stability health checks, local business signals, and a full on-page audit. Not a monthly retainer; a clean foundation you own outright. Full SEO setup details → See how much SEO costs →
Need a mobile app? iOS and Android apps are handled by ArdinGate Studios (same team, dedicated app shop). Starting at $6,500.
See app pricing at Studios →Agencies charge $5,000–$25,000 for the same work. Fiverr gigs go for $100–$500 and look like it — see what the fees add up to →. Wix and Squarespace lock you into a monthly subscription you never own. A custom-built site starts at $1,200, loads faster, ranks better, and the code is yours. See the full comparison → Also comparing against GoDaddy's website builder? GoDaddy vs. custom →
How we stack up
ArdinGate vs. the Alternatives
| ArdinGate | Web Agency | Freelancer | DIY / No-Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom design | Yes — built for you | Yes | Varies widely | No — template only |
| Hand-coded (no bloat) | Yes — pure HTML/CSS/PHP | Often WordPress | Often WordPress | Platform-generated |
| You own the code | Yes — files delivered | Usually yes | Usually yes | No — locked to platform |
| SEO-ready structure | Included | Add-on / extra | Varies | Limited |
| Page speed | Core Web Vitals green | Varies | Varies | Often slow |
| Hosting included | Separate, billed monthly from launch | Usually separate | Usually separate | Yes — but you're renting |
| Ongoing support | From $60/mo flat | $100–$250/mo+ | Hourly billed | DIY only |
| Average timeline | 1–2 weeks (single page) / 3–6 weeks (multi-page) | 4–12 weeks | 2–6 weeks | Weekend |
| Starting cost | $1,200 | $5,000–$25,000 | $500–$5,000 | $0–$25/mo (ongoing) |
Do I own my website?
Yes. Once your website is built and paid for, the code and all content are yours: PHP source files, CSS, images, and any other assets. These are custom-built files, not a WordPress or template install. If there's a database involved, you get a full SQL export, and if you ever want to move to a different host, everything you need to run the site elsewhere is handed over.
Why not just use Wix or Squarespace?
DIY builders are fine if you just need something online fast and don't mind a template. The tradeoffs: you're renting their platform (not owning anything), your design flexibility is limited, and builder-generated code loads slower than hand-written code. A custom site is built from scratch to match your business, and you own the files outright so you can take them anywhere. See the full comparison in DIY website vs. hiring a developer →
What if my budget is lower than your starting price?
Get in touch anyway. A single-page site starting at $1,200 is already lean: a contact form, your services, and your brand. If your budget is tighter than that, it's worth a conversation. I don't do spec work — no designing pages or building mockups before a project is scoped and agreed on, which is the whole premise of a design contest platform like 99designs — but a realistic budget can usually get a scope that works.
How do I know I won't get nickel-and-dimed?
Every project gets a written scope and fixed price before work starts. Hosting plans are flat monthly rates with no surprise charges. If something comes up that changes the scope, you'll hear about it before any extra work begins and decide whether to proceed; nothing gets added to your bill without your explicit approval.
Do I have to pay everything upfront?
No. Projects are split 50/50: 50% deposit before work starts, 50% due at launch. Nothing gets built until the deposit is confirmed, and nothing goes live until the final payment clears.
Not sure where to start?
Is this right for me?
I need a website
A single-page site ($1,200) works well for service businesses, freelancers, and anyone who needs a clean home base online with a contact form. A multi-page site ($2,800) is right if you have multiple services, a team, or distinct content sections that need their own pages. Small business website design →
I need hosting
Core ($60/mo) is for sites that just need to stay live: uptime monitoring, nightly backups, SSL, and server-level security patches handled. Care ($100/mo), the sweet spot for most clients, adds 1 hour of content edits per month, application-level security patching, and same-business-day support. Priority ($180/mo) is for businesses that want 3 hours of edits, same-day critical response, monthly analytics reports, and test environment access.
Need a portal or advanced tool?
If you need client logins, a scheduling dashboard, or a place where customers can manage their account, that's a web application, not a standard site build. Client portal development →
I need a mobile app
App development is handled by ArdinGate Studios. See Studios pricing →
I'm still evaluating developers
Not sure how to compare developers, what custom code costs, or what belongs in a contract? The complete guide to choosing a web developer →
Not sure how many pages you need?
Starting a project?
A brief gets you a better quote and a smoother build. How to write a website brief →
Measuring the return
Getting started
How it works
Get in touch
Tell me about your project. No forms to fill out beyond the basics, just describe what you need.
Get a quote
You get a realistic scope, timeline, and price after a project review, usually within 5 business days.
You approve; I build and launch
Once you approve, work begins. You get regular updates and a final product you own.
Ready to get started?
Tell me about your project and you get a quote. No pressure, no contracts.
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