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Compare Your Website Options

DIY builders, monthly website plans, freelancers, other agencies, or a $1,500 website you own. Here's an honest look at how they stack up.

$1,500 Website vs. Wix & Squarespace

Website builders are a fine choice if you enjoy designing and writing your own site and don't mind a monthly bill. If you'd rather have a professional do it, own the result, and stop paying every month, a $1,500 custom site usually costs less within about five years.

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$1,500 Website vs. Monthly Website Subscriptions

Monthly website plans trade a low upfront price for a payment that never ends, and you usually don't own the site. A $1,500 website you own typically pays for itself in about 15 months compared to a $99-per-month plan.

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$1,500 Website vs. Hiring a Freelancer

A great freelancer can build a great website, but finding one is a gamble. Prices, quality, and reliability vary widely. We offer a fixed price, a defined scope, copywriting and SEO included, and an established company standing behind the work.

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$1,500 Website vs. Other Web Design Agencies

1500DollarSite.com is run by IODEV, an established development agency, so you get professional design, copywriting, and code. What you don't get is the typical agency markup: no padded proposals, no months of meetings, and no retainer to keep your site online. Just a professional 5–10 page site for $1,500 that's fully yours.

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At a glance

Typical figures for a small business website. Every provider is different, so always check current pricing.

Option Upfront Ongoing Who does the work You own it?
1500DollarSite.com $1,500 $0 required (domain ~$10–$20/yr) We do Yes, fully
DIY website builder $0–low ~$15–$50+/month You do No, it's tied to the platform
Monthly website plan $0–a few hundred ~$50–$300+/month They do Usually not
Freelancer Widely varies Varies They do Depends on the agreement
Other agencies ~$3,000–$15,000+ Retainers are common They do Varies

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