A small business website design package should state its page limit, its revision policy, its recurring costs, and exactly what happens at launch — before you pay anything. Every Web Design publishes all of that as a $500 one-time package covering up to five custom-designed pages.
The Package Checklist
Use this as a comparison sheet for any provider you talk to:
- Number of pages included, and the definition of a page
- Whether the design is custom or template-based
- Mobile-responsive layout as standard
- Contact form and business information
- Domain and hosting setup — guidance, or handled entirely?
- Number of revision rounds
- Who writes the content
- Recurring fees, and who bills them
- Ownership of the site and accounts
- Turnaround time
- What post-launch changes cost
What the Every Web Design Package Includes
| Item | Included |
|---|---|
| Custom-designed pages | Up to 5 |
| Mobile-responsive layout | Yes |
| Contact form and business information | Yes |
| Domain and hosting setup guidance | Yes |
| Revisions | One round |
| Price | $500 one time |
| Optional SEO | $100 per month, cancel anytime |
That list is the whole published package on the pricing page. Nothing beyond it is implied — no hosting bill, no domain registration, no unlimited edits, and no ranking guarantees.
Comparing Page Limits Honestly
Page counts are where package comparisons quietly break down. A "10-page package" built from a template with duplicated town pages is not twice the value of five well-written custom pages. Ask what each page will actually contain.
For most small businesses the useful five are Home, Services, About, Contact, and one business-specific page such as service areas or a gallery — explained in five page website design for small business.
One-Time vs. Recurring Package Pricing
Some packages price the design once; others charge monthly indefinitely. Neither is dishonest, but the multi-year totals differ enormously. Work out the three-year cost of every offer before comparing.
Clutch's web design pricing information shows how widely provider costs and hourly rates vary by scope and agency, which is precisely why a published, itemised package is easier to evaluate than a custom quote. See also website design with no monthly fees.
What Reddit Discussions Show
As anecdotal user discussion rather than authoritative evidence, a r/smallbusiness thread on the cost of a basic website shows owners receiving wildly different quotes and learning that the differences come from scope, ownership, and support terms rather than skill alone. A r/web_design thread on lower-cost, high-value work shows designers describing productised packages as a deliberate business model for straightforward small business sites. Both are anecdotal, but they explain why packaged pricing exists.
Technical Standards a Package Should Meet
Whatever the price, the finished site should meet baseline expectations. Google's developer getting-started guide asks that sites be secure, fast, accessible, and work on all devices. Its mobile-first indexing documentation confirms the mobile version is what gets indexed and ranked, and the SEO Starter Guide covers descriptive titles, headings, links, and useful content.
If a package cannot confirm mobile responsiveness and HTTPS, it is not a complete package regardless of the price.
Adding Ongoing SEO to a Package
Search work is separate from the build and should be priced separately so you can start or stop it independently. Every Web Design's SEO plan is $100 per month and includes monthly on-page and technical SEO, local search and map listing setup, and a monthly performance report, with no long-term contract. Details are in website design and SEO package for small business.
Red Flags in Website Packages
Most bad website purchases are predictable in advance. The warning signs are rarely about price — they are about vagueness and control. If a provider will not put the scope, the ownership, and the recurring costs in writing before you pay, that reluctance is the answer. Watch for the following:
- No page count stated anywhere
- "Unlimited" anything without written limits
- The provider registers the domain in their own name
- The site disappears if you stop paying
- Guaranteed rankings or guaranteed lead volumes
- Prices only available after a long sales call
The simplest defence is a package published in public, which is why the pricing page lists everything before any conversation begins.
Website Package FAQ
What should a small business website package include?
A defined page count, mobile-responsive design, a contact form and business information, launch guidance, and a stated revision policy.
What is in the Every Web Design package?
Up to five custom-designed pages, mobile-responsive layout, contact form and business information, domain and hosting setup guidance, and one round of revisions, for $500 one time.
Are there ongoing fees?
The design fee is one time. SEO is optional at $100 per month, month to month. Domain and hosting are billed by those providers.
How many revisions are included?
One round of revisions is included in the standard package.
Can SEO be added to the package?
Yes — $500 for the website plus $100 per month for SEO, or SEO alone at $100 per month for an existing site.
What is not included?
E-commerce, booking systems, customer portals, custom integrations, and anything beyond five pages are outside the standard package.
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The Every Web Design Small Business Website Design Package
Every Web Design offers a $500 one-time package with up to five custom-designed pages, mobile-responsive layout, a contact form, domain and hosting setup guidance, and one round of revisions — plus optional SEO at $100 per month. See example work or get started.