Website design cost · flat prices in USD

How much does a small business website cost? From $1,290, flat.

Custom design, clean code and SEO from day one, with no website builder and no long-term contract. Pick your package, add only what you need and see your price instantly.

  • Flat price, no hidden fees
  • Live in 2–4 weeks
  • 100 % remote, nationwide
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Cost

Website design cost: what you'll pay with bauwau.

You pay one flat price instead of hourly rates. It mainly depends on the number of pages and features, and it's all spelled out here.

Starter

For solo pros and small businesses that need a professional website, fast.

$1,290 one-time

Live in about 2 weeks

  • One-page site with up to 5 sections
  • Content creation: texts & images for your one-pager
  • Custom design for every device
  • Contact form with email notifications
  • Basic SEO setup
  • Privacy policy page included
  • Hosting set up for you
Configure Starter

Premium

For businesses with multiple services or locations that want to stand out in their market.

$3,490 one-time

Live in about 4–6 weeks

  • Up to 8 pages
  • Everything in Standard
  • Consistent imagery that matches your brand
  • Advanced SEO structure for every page
  • Custom animations & interactions
  • Priority support
Configure Premium

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Pick a package and add any extras. You see your flat price at every step. Requesting a quote is free and no obligation.

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  2. 2Add-ons
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What comes with every website we build.

Custom design

No cookie-cutter template: designed for your brand and your customers.

Optimized for every device

Looks great on phone, tablet and desktop, and loads in under a second.

SEO basics

Clean code, meta data, structured data and a sitemap, ready for Google.

Contact form

Leads land straight in your inbox, with spam protection.

You own everything

Domain, copy, images and code belong to you. No long-term contract.

Hosting & SSL set up

Fast, secure hosting with HTTPS in your own account.

How it works

From first call to launch.

  1. Strategy call

    30 minutes, free and no obligation, by video or phone. Calls happen in your morning Eastern Time.

    Day 1
  2. Flat-price quote

    We define scope and goals together. You get a binding quote in US dollars with no hidden fees.

    within 48 hrs
  3. Design & build

    Design first, then development, with one round of feedback per phase.

    1–4 weeks
  4. Launch & handoff

    Your website goes live: fast, secure and ready for Google. You own it 100 %, and we're just a message away if you need updates.

    Launch

FAQ

Website design cost: frequently asked questions

How much does a website cost for a small business?

With us you pay one flat price: $1,290 for a professional one-page site (Starter), $1,790 for up to 5 pages (Standard) and $3,490 for up to 8 pages (Premium). In every package we create the texts and images for your site, and you approve everything before it goes live. Add-ons like Google Business Profile setup, online booking or a blog are only added if you need them, and the calculator shows your total instantly.

How long does it take?

2 to 6 weeks depending on the package, starting from the day we have your answers to our short checklist. With express delivery it's about twice as fast.

What are the ongoing costs, and who owns the domain?

No monthly fees to us. You pay for your domain (a .com runs about $15–25 a year, registered in your name, so it's yours) and any email plan directly to the provider. Hosting runs on your own account; for a typical local business website, the provider's free plan is currently enough. Updates after launch are billed at $119 per hour in 15-minute increments. For comparison: WordPress maintenance often runs $60–120 a month, website builders $25–50 a month.

How do updates work after launch?

Email or WhatsApp us your changes. We'll tell you the time involved first, then bill $119 per hour in 15-minute increments. If you update often, a prepaid hour pack is cheaper per hour: 5 hours for $539 or 10 hours for $989, good for 12 months. No plugins, updates or logins for you to deal with.

Why not just use a website builder?

Website builders charge monthly fees forever, often load slowly and look like everyone else's. A custom website is faster, more secure, ranks better on Google and belongs 100 % to you.

Is local SEO included?

Every website gets SEO basics: clean structure, meta data, structured data, fast load times and a sitemap. With Standard and up we also optimize for your city and service area, and Google Business Profile setup is available as an add-on.

Can a studio in Germany work with a US business?

Yes. We work fully remotely by video call, phone, email and WhatsApp, in English. Frankfurt is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Time, so calls happen in your morning.

How does payment work?

After the strategy call you get a binding flat-price quote in US dollars. Once you accept, you receive the invoice and pay by international bank transfer; we start as soon as it's paid and we have your answers to our short checklist.

What happens after launch? Who makes updates later?

The website is yours: domain, copy, images and code all belong to you, and there are no monthly fees to us. You pay for your domain and any email plan directly to the provider. Whenever you need an update, just message us: we'll send a quick quote and bill $119 per hour in 15-minute increments, or you can use a prepaid hour pack (5 hours for $539, 10 hours for $989, good for 12 months).

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Let's get your website working for you.

Tell us about your business and your goals. You'll get a personal reply within 24 hours and a suggested time for a free strategy call in your morning.

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