How much does a small business website cost in Central Oregon?
With Rim Rock Web Co, a simple one-page website starts at $200, a one-page site with a contact form starts at $500, a full business site with up to 5 pages starts at $1,000, and larger custom sites start at $2,500. After launch, plan on about $10–20 a year for your domain name and $0–85 a month for hosting and updates, depending on how hands-off you want to be.
Website build costs at a glance
Here's what each level of site includes and what it costs to build. These are one-time prices, and every project gets a fixed quote in writing before work starts.
| Site type | Best for | What's included | Starts at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Businesses that just need an easy way to be found and share their info | One short page, services and service area, hours and location, tap-to-call and email links | $200 |
| Starter | Most small local businesses and trades | Single scrolling page with services, about, and contact sections, plus a quote request form | $500 |
| Business | Established businesses with several services or a portfolio | Everything in Starter, up to 5 pages, photo gallery, service area page, basic local search setup | $1,000 |
| Custom | Bigger sites or special features | More than 5 pages, online booking, detailed quote forms, moving content from an old site | $2,500 |
When demand is normal, a website typically takes less than a week once photos and details come in. Larger custom sites can take longer.
Ongoing costs after your site is live
A website has a few small ongoing costs. Knowing them up front avoids surprises.
| Cost | What it covers | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Domain name | Your web address, such as yourbusiness.com, registered in your own name | $10–20/yr |
| Self-hosting | You get the finished site files and host them yourself, with help on hosting questions | $0/mo |
| Hosting | Fast, secure hosting with an SSL certificate, backups, and uptime monitoring | $20/mo |
| Hosting + Updates | Hosting plus up to 30 minutes of changes each month | $45/mo |
| Full Care | Hosting plus up to 90 minutes of changes, priority turnaround, and a quarterly check-in | $85/mo |
| Extra changes | Work beyond what your plan covers, quoted before anything big starts | $60/hr |
Business email, such as you@yourbusiness.com, is usually set up through a provider like Google Workspace and billed to you directly by that provider.
What makes a website cost more
- Number of pages. A one-page site is quicker to build than a site with separate pages for each service.
- Writing the words. If you send a short description of your business, the build goes faster than starting from nothing.
- Special features. Online booking, detailed quote forms, and moving an old site's content all add time.
- Lots of revisions. Clear feedback in one or two rounds keeps a project on budget.
How to keep your website costs down
- Start small. A one-page site can be live quickly and grow into a larger site later.
- Gather photos first. Phone photos of your real work are often better than stock photos.
- Write a few sentences about your business. Include what you do, where you work, and why customers pick you.
- Own your domain. Register it in your own name so you can never lose it if you change providers.
- Pick only the monthly plan you need. If you rarely change your site, basic hosting or self-hosting is enough.
Doing it yourself vs. hiring a local web designer
Do-it-yourself website builders are a good fit if you enjoy tinkering and have time to keep the site updated. You pay a monthly subscription and do the design, writing, and upkeep yourself.
Hiring a local designer makes sense when your time is better spent running your business. You get a finished site, someone to call when something needs changing, and a site set up properly for phones and local search from day one.
Questions to ask before you hire a web designer
- Will the domain be registered in my name?
- If I leave, will I get my website files?
- Is the price fixed, and is it in writing?
- What exactly does the monthly fee include?
- How long do changes take after I ask?
Frequently asked questions
Is a $200 website a real website?
Yes. A $200 Basic site is a real, mobile-friendly web page on your own domain that lists your services, service area, hours, location, and tap-to-call and email links. It's a good fit for businesses that mainly need to be found and contacted.
Do I have to pay for hosting every month?
No. With the $0 Self-Hosted option you get the finished site files to put on your own host. Paid hosting plans start at $20 a month for people who would rather not deal with hosting at all.
How long does it take to build a small business website?
A website typically takes less than a week when demand is normal. The biggest factor is how quickly the business owner can send photos and details. Larger custom sites can take longer.
Which areas does Rim Rock Web Co serve?
Rim Rock Web Co works with businesses across Central Oregon, including Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Madras, Sisters, La Pine, Terrebonne, and Culver.
Will my new website show up on Google?
Every site is built with clear page titles, descriptions, and mobile-friendly pages so search engines can understand it. No one can honestly guarantee a specific ranking, but a fast, clear site and an up-to-date Google Business Profile give you the best chance of being found locally.