Small business web design packagesA growth partner for less than a one-off website
Most agencies charge $2,000 to $15,000 for a website and disappear. We build, run and keep improving your website, booking tools and automations for one monthly fee, and earn our keep every month.
Trusted by 30+ founders & service businesses. Plans start at less than $7 a day.
Starter
Get online fast and start winning enquiries.
No setup fee · cancel anytime
Get started or book a free call- Conversion-focused website, up to 5 pages
- Domain, hosting, SSL & security
- 1 professional business email
- WhatsApp & enquiry capture on every page
- 10 content updates a month
- ADA / accessibility compliant
- SEO setup & Google Search Console
- Google Maps & Apple Maps listing
- Analytics & uptime monitoring
- Basic e-commerce (up to 10 products)
Growth
The growth system: more leads, repeat customers and clear numbers.
No setup fee · cancel anytime
Get started or book a free call- Everything in Starter, plus:
- Premium custom design, up to 15 pages
- Online booking with automated reminders
- Client results dashboard (leads, traffic & value)
- Unlimited content updates
- On-page SEO & 2 blog posts a month
- Google Business Profile management
- Listings on 20+ directories
- 3 professional business emails
- Fully customised e-commerce
- Priority support
Scale
Your own software and AI, built and run for you.
Scoped on a free call
Get started or book a free call- Everything in Growth, plus:
- Custom software: CRM, rebooking engine or client portal
- AI chatbot, AI previews or workflow automation
- Integrations with your calendar, payments & tools
- Unlimited pages & websites
- Custom SEO strategy & execution
- Conversion optimisation & A/B testing
- 5 professional business emails
- Dedicated account manager & same-day support
Everything side by side
| Feature | Starter $199/mo | Growth $399/mo | Scale from $699/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Website | |||
| Custom design (no templates) | Custom | Premium custom | Premium custom |
| Pages included | Up to 5 | Up to 15 | Unlimited |
| Domain, hosting, SSL, backups & security | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ADA / accessibility compliant | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Content updates | 10 / month | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| E-commerce | Basic (10 products) | Fully customised | Fully customised |
| Online booking with automated reminders | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client results dashboard (leads, traffic & value) | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom software: CRM, rebooking engine or client portal | – | – | ✓ |
| Get found | |||
| SEO setup & Google Search Console | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Google Maps & Apple Maps listing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Listings on 20+ directories | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Google Business Profile management | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| On-page SEO optimisation | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| SEO blog posts | – | 2 / month | Custom strategy |
| Email, AI & support | |||
| Professional business emails | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| AI chatbot, AI previews or automation | – | – | ✓ |
| Conversion optimisation & A/B testing | – | – | ✓ |
| Analytics | Basic + uptime | Monthly report | Advanced dashboard |
| Support | Standard | Priority | Same-day + account manager |
Stop paying extra for things that should be standard
Other agencies charge separately for hosting, SSL, email and changes. We include them, always.
Custom design
No templates. Designed from scratch around your brand and your customers.
Hosting & security
Fast hosting, SSL, daily backups and proactive security monitoring.
Business email
Professional email on your own domain, set up for you.
Local listings
Listed on Google Maps and Apple Maps so nearby customers find you.
Mobile-first & accessible
Fast on every device and built to ADA accessibility standards.
SEO foundations
Technical SEO, page speed and Search Console set up from day one.
Monthly updates
Send changes on WhatsApp or email and we make them, no invoices.
Analytics
See visitors, enquiries and what's working, in plain English.
How much does a small business website cost?
A small business website usually costs between $2,000 and $15,000 to build with an agency, depending on the number of pages, custom features such as booking or online payments, and how much copywriting and photography is needed. A freelancer may charge less; a DIY builder costs $30 to $60 a month but you do the design, writing and setup yourself.
Our small business web design packages remove the upfront cost: you pay from $199 a month, and the build is included. That makes a professional website affordable for businesses that would rather keep cash for marketing, equipment or staff.
Website maintenance costs explained
After launch, every website has running costs. Hosting and an SSL certificate typically cost $10 to $50 a month. Backups, security monitoring and software updates are often sold as a care plan for $50 to $200 a month. Content changes are usually billed by the hour, and ongoing SEO is commonly a separate retainer.
Monthly website maintenance packages bundle those costs into one predictable fee. On every Velaris plan, hosting, SSL, daily backups, security monitoring and content updates are included, and Growth adds unlimited updates, on-page SEO and two blog posts a month. There are no surprise invoices for small changes.
Ownership and cancelling
Your domain is registered in your name, and your business name, logo, content and customer data always belong to you. Every plan is month-to-month: you can cancel anytime with 30 days' notice by email or WhatsApp, with no exit fee. If you leave, we send you all your website files; from then on you host and manage the site yourself or with another provider.
If you would rather own the whole website outright from day one, we also build one-off projects with a single payment. Businesses in the UK can see guide prices in pounds on our pay monthly websites page.
Monthly plan vs one-off build vs DIY builder
There are three common ways to get a small business website. Here is how they compare over the first three years.
| One-off agency build | DIY website builder | Velaris monthly plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | $5,000–$15,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Ongoing cost | $50–$200/month hosting and care, plus changes | $30–$60/month plan | $199–$699+/month, all included |
| Who does the work | The agency builds it, then you manage it | You do everything | We build and run it |
| Design | Custom | Template | Custom |
| Updates and fixes | Billed per change | Your time | Included |
| SEO and Google listings | Usually a separate service | Your time | Included |
| Typical 3-year total | $6,800–$22,200 | $1,080–$2,160 plus your time | $7,164 (Starter) or $14,364 (Growth) |
A DIY builder is the cheapest if you have the time and only need a simple site. A monthly plan costs about the same as a mid-priced agency build over three years, but includes the updates, security and SEO work a one-off build charges extra for. See how our web design subscription works in detail, or read how much a website costs per month.
Need something different?
One-time project, SEO only, AI integration or something we haven't thought of yet. We'll build a plan that fits. New to the monthly model? See how our web design subscription works, or our pay monthly websites for UK small businesses.
One-off website project
Prefer to own your site outright with a single payment? We still build fixed-price projects, scoped and quoted after a free call.
Get a quote on WhatsAppSEO, AI or LinkedIn only
Already happy with your website? Add SEO, an AI chatbot or LinkedIn positioning as a standalone service.
Explore servicesPricing questions, answered
Still deciding? Message us and we'll help you pick the right plan in a few minutes.
Is there a setup fee?
No. You pay the monthly plan price from your first month. Scale plans are scoped on a call and any custom work is always quoted before we start.
Is there a long-term contract?
No. Every plan is month-to-month. You can cancel anytime with 30 days' notice.
Why pay monthly instead of a one-time website fee?
A one-time build usually costs $5,000–$15,000 and then hosting, security, fixes and changes are billed separately. A monthly plan spreads the cost, includes all of that, and keeps your site improving instead of going stale.
Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?
Yes. You can change plans at the start of any billing month. We add the extra features to your existing site, with no rebuild and no downtime.
What does unlimited content updates mean?
On Growth and Scale you can request text changes, image swaps, new sections or layout tweaks as often as you need. Larger new features, such as a new booking system, are scoped with you first.
Is hosting and a domain included?
Hosting, SSL, daily backups and security monitoring are included in every plan, and we connect your domain for you. If you don't have a domain yet, we help you register one in your name.
How do I pay?
Plans are billed monthly in US dollars by card or bank transfer. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll send everything you need to get started.
Can I buy a website outright instead?
Yes. If you'd rather own a site outright with a single payment, we also build one-off projects, scoped and quoted after a free call.
How much does it cost to build a website for a small business?
With an agency, usually ,000 to 5,000 upfront depending on pages and features. With us there is no build fee: the website is included in plans from $199 a month.
How much does website maintenance cost per month?
Hosting, security, backups and updates typically cost $60 to $250 a month when bought separately. Every Velaris plan includes them in the monthly price.
What happens if I cancel?
You give 30 days' notice and there is no exit fee. Your domain, content and data stay yours, and we send you all your website files so you can host and manage the site yourself or with another provider.
Do you work with businesses in the UK and Canada?
Yes. We work with small businesses in the US, UK and Canada. Plans are billed in US dollars; UK businesses can see guide prices in pounds on our pay monthly websites page.
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