A custom business website from a traditional agency typically costs $5,000 to $15,000 or more upfront, with hosting, maintenance and SEO often billed separately after that. Monthly managed plans bundle design, hosting, security and ongoing updates into one predictable payment instead — see Walker Internet Services' current plans for specifics.
Why does website pricing vary so much?
Cost depends on how many pages you need, whether you're selling products online, how much custom design and functionality is involved, and whether the price includes ongoing hosting, maintenance and SEO — or just the initial build.
What's included in an upfront project price?
With many traditional agencies, the upfront fee covers design and development only. Hosting, backups, security, SEO and future updates are often quoted separately, which means the real first-year cost is usually higher than the initial number suggests.
What's included in a monthly plan?
A monthly plan from Walker Internet Services includes the website build, managed hosting, SSL and security, backups, a set amount of ongoing content updates, and SEO/AEO work — all under one payment. See our full pricing comparison for what's included at each tier.
Is a cheap website builder good enough?
DIY builders can work for a very small budget or a side project, but you're responsible for design, updates, SEO and security yourself. If your website is meant to generate real business leads, a professionally designed and maintained site typically performs better.
How do I decide what to spend?
Start with what the website needs to do for your business — generate leads, sell products, establish credibility — rather than starting with a budget number. A conversation with Walker Internet Services can help you figure out the right scope before you commit to anything.