How much does it cost to have a website designed?
Custom, mobile-first business websites — designed to convert visitors into customers, built to be found by Google and AI search, and included in one monthly plan instead of a large upfront project fee.
How much does it cost to have a website designed?
A custom business website from a traditional agency typically runs $5,000–$15,000+ upfront, with hosting, updates and SEO often billed separately after that. Walker Internet Services' monthly plans include the design, build, hosting and ongoing updates for one predictable payment — see current plans for specifics.
The right price depends on how many pages you need, whether you're selling products online, and how much custom functionality is involved. What doesn't change is the model: no giant invoice on day one, and no scramble to find someone to maintain it afterward.
How long does it take to build a business website?
Most business websites take a few weeks from our first conversation to launch, depending on content, page count and how quickly review feedback comes back.
We'll give you a realistic timeline before work starts — not an optimistic one we can't hit. Larger or e-commerce sites take longer; simple redesigns can move faster.
Do I need a new website or just a redesign?
If your current site is mobile-friendly and structurally sound, a focused redesign is often enough. If it's outdated, slow, hard to update, or was never built with SEO or AEO in mind, a full rebuild usually makes more sense.
We'll tell you honestly which one fits — see our dedicated website redesign page for more on that decision.
How do I know if my website is outdated?
Common signs: it doesn't display well on phones, it loads slowly, the design looks visibly dated next to competitors, it's hard for you to update yourself, or it isn't showing up in Google or AI search results for what you do.
If more than one of those sounds familiar, a free website check is a good next step.
What a good business website should include
Mobile-first design
Built to look and work well on phones first, since that's where most visitors arrive.
Clear calls to action
Every page guides visitors toward calling, messaging or contacting your business.
Fast performance
Lightweight, clean code so pages load quickly on any connection.
Accessibility-conscious build
Semantic structure, readable contrast and keyboard-friendly navigation.
SEO-ready structure
Proper headings, metadata and internal linking from day one.
AEO-ready content
Pages written around real customer questions, so AI answer engines can understand your business too.
Custom-coded or WordPress — whichever fits your business
Custom-coded websites
Built from the ground up for speed, security and a design that isn't constrained by a template. A strong fit for businesses with specific functionality needs.
WordPress websites
A practical choice when you want a familiar editing experience or specific plugin functionality, built and configured properly rather than left to bloat over time.