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// Mount Vernon, IL
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Select what you need below and get a real price on the spot — no guessing. 12 years of experience at a fraction of agency cost.

You have options when it comes to getting a website built. Here's an honest look at what each one actually means for you — your time, your budget, and your peace of mind.

What you get here
Sean Boehnke
✓ I handle every change. Need a new photo, updated hours, a reworded paragraph? Send me a message. It gets done — you never have to log in, learn an editor, or figure out why something broke.
✓ No hourly billing. Your hosting plan includes a set number of monthly updates. No surprise invoices, no "that'll be another hour" calls.
✓ You own everything. The code, the domain, the content. If you ever move on, I hand it all over — no lock-in.
✓ Built from scratch. No templates, no drag-and-drop bloat. A custom site that's fast, clean, and actually yours.
✓ One person, direct contact. You're not filing a support ticket. You're messaging the person who built it.
Build cost from
$400 once
+ hosting from $20/mo with updates included
DIY Builders
Wix / Squarespace / Webflow
✗ You make every change. Every edit, update, and fix is on your time. That means learning the platform, logging in, and troubleshooting when things don't go as expected.
✗ Monthly platform fees. You're paying regardless of whether you touch the site — typically $16–$49/mo with no development work included.
✗ Template limitations. Your site looks like everyone else using the same theme. Custom design requires significant extra effort or premium add-ons.
✗ Platform lock-in. Your content lives inside their system. Switching later means starting over, not just moving files.
✗ Support is a help center. When something breaks, you're searching docs or waiting on a generic support queue.
Typical ongoing cost
$16–49 /mo
No dev work included — all changes are on you
Full-Service Agency
Private Web Agencies
✗ Hourly billing on every request. Need a button moved? That's a ticket, a project manager, a developer, and an invoice. Small changes add up fast.
✗ Monthly retainer fees. Most agencies require a retainer just to stay in the queue — often $500–$2,000/mo before any actual work is billed.
✗ High build costs. A comparable custom site typically runs $3,000–$15,000+ — the same work at a fraction of the price here.
✗ You're one of many clients. Your project moves at the agency's pace. Turnaround can be weeks, not days.
✗ Overhead baked into every invoice. You're paying for the office, the staff, the account manager — none of which actually build your site.
Typical build cost
$3k–15k +
Plus hourly rates & monthly retainer on top
// See exactly what it costs
01
The Build One-time

Everything starts with a build fee — for a static site (portfolio, landing page, informational) or a database site (user logins, bookings, inventory, dynamic content). That's the full cost to design and develop your site. No retainer required, no ongoing obligation.

Two ways to pay for the build:

Pay upfront (save $100) — $400 for a static site, $650 for a database site. One payment before work begins. This is the only time the discount applies.

Spread over 12 months — Pay the full price in 12 equal monthly installments. No interest, no fees. Static site: $41.67/mo ($500 total) · Database site: $62.50/mo ($750 total). First payment is due before work begins.

02
Hosting & Maintenance Optional

After the build, you can take the files and host wherever you want — that's always an option. Or I can host it for you, starting at $20/mo. Every hosting plan includes uptime monitoring and a set number of monthly updates so your site stays current without you touching anything.

You own the site. Whether I host it or not, the site belongs to you. If you ever want to move it, I hand everything over — no lock-in, no hostage files.

Plans: Basic $20/mo · 1 update  |  Plus $50/mo · 5 updates  |  Premium $100/mo · 15 updates

03
Domain Name Optional — ~$10/yr

If you need a domain, I purchase it on your behalf and pass it through at cost — no markup. A .com typically runs around $10/year. The domain is yours; I handle the registration and DNS under my account.

Why under my account? I register domains through a provider that gives me cost pricing — the same ~$10/yr you'd expect, without the inflated rates most registrars charge. Keeping it under my account also makes DNS seamless, which is what connects your domain to your site and email. You retain full ownership and can transfer out any time.

04
Business Email Setup Free

Want a professional address like [email protected]? I'll configure it with whichever provider you prefer — Gmail (Google Workspace), Outlook, or anything else. I handle the DNS records and setup. I don't host the email myself; you own and manage the inbox directly through your provider.

Static site — upfront
$400 once
Save $100 off full price
Static site — 12 months
$41.67 /mo
$500 total · no interest
Database site — upfront
$650 once
Save $100 off full price
Database site — 12 months
$62.50 /mo
$750 total · no interest
Hosting from
$20 /mo
Plans up to $100/mo
Domain
~$10 /yr
At cost, no markup
// Ready to see your price?

There are two ways to pay for the build. You can either pay a discounted rate upfront, or spread the full cost over 12 equal monthly payments — no interest, no fees. Choose whichever works best for your situation.

Recommended
Pay Upfront Save $100
One single payment before work begins. You get a $100 discount off the full price — that's the only time the discount applies.
Static site
Portfolio, landing page, informational $400 once
Database site
Logins, bookings, dynamic content $650 once
When is payment due? Payment is collected before work begins. Once received, I start immediately.
Flexible
Spread Over 12 Months
Pay the full price broken into 12 equal monthly installments. No interest, no fees — just the full amount split up.
Static site
$500 total ÷ 12 months $41.67/mo
Database site
$750 total ÷ 12 months $62.50/mo
How does this work? First payment is due before work begins. The remaining 11 payments are billed monthly. Work starts after the first payment.
// Pick your plan in the calculator below
01 How would you like to pay for the build?
02 What kind of site do you need?
Showing prices for: upfront payment
03 Do you want ongoing hosting? Optional
04 Do you need a domain? Optional
05 Email setup with your domain? Free
Set up business email e.g. [email protected] — I'll configure whichever provider you choose (Gmail, Outlook, etc.). I don't host it, just set it up.
Included
Live estimate
Your Package
Website build $400
Email setup Included
// One-time build cost
$400
✓ Upfront — save $100
No ongoing cost
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