How Much Does a Website Cost in Tallahassee?
If you run a small business in Tallahassee, you have probably heard website quotes that range from "my nephew can do it" to five figures. Here is what actually drives the price, and what you should expect to get for it.
What affects the cost of a website
- Number of pages. A home page, services, about and contact page cover most small businesses. Every extra page is more design and writing.
- Custom features. Online booking, e-commerce, member logins and integrations take real development time and are usually quoted separately.
- Who writes the content. Having your text and photos ready keeps a project moving.
- What happens after launch. Hosting, updates, backups and security monitoring are ongoing costs, so ask what is included and for how long.
What a flat-rate website includes
At Root Foundry, a standard website of up to 5 pages is $400 flat, plus $100 for each additional page. That includes:
- A custom, mobile-friendly design built around your business
- A basic SEO setup so Google can find and understand your site
- Contact form setup and testing
- Six months of free hosting and management after launch
You own your domain, hosting account, and site files.
Questions to ask any web designer
Get the full price, in writing, before any work starts.
- Is the price flat, or hourly?
- How many revision rounds are included?
- Who owns the domain and the site when we're done?
- What does hosting and maintenance cost after launch?
The bottom line
A good small-business website does not have to be expensive, but it should be clear about what you are paying for. If you'd like a written quote for your business, get in touch.