If You're Here, You're Probably Asking One Question
Should I pay once and own a website - or rent one monthly and have it managed for me?
Both options exist for a reason
Each model serves different business needs
There's no universal "best"
Different situations call for different approaches
The "right" choice depends on how you want to run your business
- not just price.
Understanding Both Options
Click to expand and see what each model actually means
Buying a Website
One-time payment, you own it
▼Buying a website usually means:
A one-off upfront payment
You own the site files and domain
Hosting, updates, and fixes are your responsibility (or billed separately)
Once it's built, you're in charge of maintaining it long-term.
Renting a Website
Monthly service, fully managed
▼Website rental is a monthly service where:
The website is built and hosted for you
Updates, maintenance, and fixes are included
Costs are spread out instead of paid upfront
You're paying for the website and the ongoing service that keeps it running.
Upfront Cost vs Ongoing Cost
Buying a website
Higher upfront cost
Lower monthly costs afterward
Extra charges if you need changes or fixes
Renting a website
Low or no upfront cost
Predictable monthly fee
Ongoing support included
Ownership vs Convenience
Owning a website gives you full control - but also full responsibility.
Renting a website trades some ownership for convenience:
You don't pay more than $99/month
You don't worry about updates
You don't deal with technical issues
For many small businesses, convenience matters more than control.
So, which approach suits you?
Two different ways to the same goal: a professional website for your business
The Pay Upfront ROUTE
Pay Once, You Manage It
Lower monthly costs, but you're responsible for hosting, updates, security, and fixes.
Choose this if your time isn't billable, or you enjoy managing tech.
The Done-For-You Route
Monthly Service, Zero Admin
We build it, host it, update it, and fix it. You text us changes. Website expenses included.
Choose this if your time is worth more than $99/month spent on website admin.
Ready to skip the tech headaches?
Get a professional website built and managed for you, from $99/month. Everything included.
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