What’s Actually Included in a Website Quote?
Most website quotes include design and development — but here’s what separates a $499 quote from a $5,000 quote for what looks like “the same thing”:
⚠️ Cheap quotes often exclude:
- On-page SEO setup (you’re invisible on Google)
- Mobile optimization (broken on phones)
- Page speed optimization (slow = no rankings)
- Schema markup (Google can’t understand your site)
- SSL certificate (browsers warn visitors off)
- Post-launch support
✓ Devgurux quotes always include:
- On-page SEO on every page
- Mobile-first responsive design
- PageSpeed 90+ optimization
- Schema markup (Service, LocalBusiness, FAQ)
- Free SSL + security hardening
- Google Search Console setup
How Much Should a Small Business Website Cost? (Honest Answer)
For most US small businesses — a restaurant, law firm, dental office, or contractor — a properly built 5–10 page website should cost between $499 and $1,499.
Anything under $300 is almost certainly a cheap template with no SEO — meaning you’ll pay again in 12 months when you realize no one can find you on Google. Anything over $3,000 for a standard small business site is likely agency overhead being passed to you.
The real cost driver isn’t the number of pages — it’s the quality of the SEO work, the custom design, and the performance optimization built in from the start.
Hidden Ongoing Costs to Budget For
Domain Name
$10–$20/year via Namecheap, GoDaddy, or Google Domains.
Web Hosting
$10–$50/month for quality managed WordPress hosting (SiteGround, Kinsta, WP Engine).
SSL Certificate
Free via Let’s Encrypt (included with most hosts). Never pay extra for SSL.
Maintenance
$49–$149/month for updates, backups, security scans, and minor changes.
Our Small Business Website Pricing at Devgurux
We offer three clear packages with no hidden fees: