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$1,500 Website vs. Hiring a Freelancer
Freelancers range from excellent to unreliable. Here's how a fixed-price, fixed-scope website from an established company compares.
The short answer
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.
| 1500DollarSite.com | Freelance marketplaces | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,500 flat, fixed scope | Ranges from a few hundred to many thousands of dollars |
| What's included | Design, copywriting, photos, basic logo, local SEO, hosting setup | Varies. Copywriting and SEO are often extra or skipped. |
| Reliability | Established company with a defined process and timeline | Depends entirely on the individual |
| Ownership | Everything transferred into your name | Varies. Make sure it's in writing. |
| After launch | 30 days of support, optional help after that | Depends on availability |
| Communication | Direct with Cory, U.S. based | Varies by time zone and individual |
Competitor details are general and based on publicly listed pricing models at the time of writing. Always check current pricing before you decide.
The freelancer gamble
There are fantastic freelance web designers out there. There are also many who overpromise, miss deadlines, use cheap templates, or disappear partway through. When you hire through a marketplace, it can be hard to tell which one you’re getting until it’s too late.
Common problems we hear about:
- The site was never finished
- The domain or hosting ended up in the freelancer’s account
- No copywriting, so the owner had to write everything
- No SEO setup, so the site never showed up in search
- Nobody to call when something broke
What’s different about us
1500DollarSite.com is backed by IODEV, a software development company with years of experience. We use a defined, repeatable process, which is how we can offer a fixed $1,500 price with a clear scope. Copywriting and local SEO are always included, and everything is transferred into your name at launch.
If a freelancer you trust quotes a fair price and includes everything you need, that can be a great option. If you’d rather skip the guesswork, let’s talk.
Common questions
Possibly, but the cheapest offers usually involve a template, no copywriting, and no SEO. Compare what’s actually included, and who you’ll contact if something breaks in six months.
No. 1500DollarSite.com is a service of IODEV, an established software development company. You work directly with the founder, Cory Keane.
Unfortunately, it’s common. If you have access to the code or domain, we’ll review what’s there. Usually it’s cleaner to build fresh, and we’ll help recover your domain if needed.
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