Pricing

Clear starting points for websites, automation, and custom systems.

Every project is different, but pricing should still feel understandable. These packages give you a practical way to choose where to start.

Scope-first pricing

Package labels are starting points and estimates, not fixed contracts. Hosting, third-party software fees, taxes, and advanced integrations are scoped separately when needed.

Planning note

The clearest pricing comes after a short discovery pass and practical scope alignment.

Packages

Choose a practical starting point

Prices shown as starting estimates

Starter Website

Starting at $1,500

For simple business websites that need a clean, professional online presence.

  • 1-5 core pages
  • Mobile-friendly design
  • Basic SEO setup
  • Contact form or inquiry link
  • Launch support

Business Website

Popular

Starting at $3,500

For businesses that need stronger structure, more content, and a polished customer experience.

  • Custom page layouts
  • Service or landing pages
  • Blog/news setup
  • Performance-conscious build
  • Analytics-ready structure

Headless WordPress Frontend

Starting at $5,000

For WordPress-backed sites that need a faster, modern frontend while keeping WordPress as the CMS.

  • Astro or modern JS frontend
  • WordPress REST API integration
  • Blog/article templates
  • Static deployment workflow
  • CMS-friendly content structure

Automation & Custom Software

Custom estimate

For workflows, internal tools, dashboards, integrations, and software systems that need planning before pricing.

  • Workflow discovery
  • Custom feature planning
  • API or system integrations
  • Admin tools or dashboards
  • Testing and launch support

Maintenance & Support

Monthly options

For ongoing updates, monitoring, content help, improvements, and small enhancements.

  • Website updates
  • Plugin/theme checks where applicable
  • Content support
  • Small improvement requests
  • Priority support options

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Good fit guide

Not sure where to start?

If you need a fast business site

Start with Starter Website or Business Website and expand features in phases as priorities become clearer.

If your WordPress site feels slow or heavy

A headless WordPress frontend can improve speed and editing flexibility while keeping WordPress as the backend.

If your process depends on spreadsheets or manual work

Automation and custom workflow tools can reduce repeated tasks and make handoffs easier to manage.

If you need something custom but are not sure where to start

Begin with discovery and scope mapping, then move into phased implementation with clearer cost ranges.

What affects pricing

Scope and complexity drive final estimates

Number of pages and templates

More pages and unique layouts mean more design, content structure, and build time. Reused templates keep scope tighter and estimates clearer.

Custom design requirements

Brand-specific layouts, custom components, and polished interaction details take more planning than a clean starter structure.

WordPress and content structure

CMS setup, content models, editing workflows, and how content maps to the frontend all affect complexity and delivery time.

Forms and integrations

Contact forms, CRM connections, email tools, analytics, and third-party services add configuration, testing, and maintenance considerations.

Automation complexity

Simple notifications are quick. Multi-step workflows, handoffs, and internal tools need discovery and careful implementation.

Existing site cleanup or migration needs

Moving content, fixing structural debt, or rebuilding on top of an older site can expand scope beyond a fresh build.

Timeline and support expectations

Faster timelines, phased launches, and ongoing support options change how the project is planned and priced.

Package comparison

Side-by-side view

Package Best For Starting Point Includes Next Step
Starter Website Small business presence launches Starting at $1,500 Core pages, mobile setup, SEO basics, launch help Share goals and required pages
Business Website Growth-focused service businesses Starting at $3,500 Custom layouts, service pages, blog setup, performance focus Review structure and content plan
Headless WordPress WordPress CMS with modern frontend speed Starting at $5,000 Astro frontend, API-connected templates, static delivery Assess current WordPress setup
Automation & Custom Software Operational workflows and internal tools Custom estimate Discovery, planning, integration architecture, launch support Map current workflow bottlenecks
Maintenance & Support Ongoing updates and improvement requests Monthly options Updates, checks, content support, scoped enhancements Choose cadence and support scope

FAQ

Common pricing questions

Are these fixed prices?

No. These are starting points to make planning easier. Final pricing depends on scope, complexity, and timeline.

Can I keep WordPress as my backend?

Yes. WordPress can stay as the CMS while the frontend is modernized for speed and maintainability.

Do you work with existing WordPress sites?

Yes. Existing sites can be improved, restructured, or migrated in phases based on current constraints and goals.

Can you help with automations or internal tools?

Yes. Automation and custom tool work is available for repetitive admin tasks, workflows, and internal operations.

Do you offer ongoing support?

Yes. Monthly support options are available for updates, improvements, and prioritized maintenance requests.

How do we start?

Start with a project conversation. We define the problem, priorities, and practical first milestone before building.

Can the project be phased?

Yes. Most projects can be broken into phases so budget and implementation stay aligned with business priorities.

Not sure which option fits yet?

That is normal. Start with the problem you need solved, and DesignerScript can help shape the right scope.