Plain language. Locked pricing.

No hidden retainer bloat, no hourly traps, and no hostage code. We build it, you own 100% of the site and files, and we handle hosting, security, and updates.

Standard policy: No build, setup, or desk kickoff starts until the upfront invoice is paid. You own your code, files, and domain from day one.

01. Sites & builds

One-time engineering. Fast, responsive, accessible, and owned 100% by you.

ONE-TIME · 100% BEFORE START

Launch / go-live

$750–$1,500
100% before start

Single-page or lean presence. Hours, location, contact, phone click-to-call, edge hosting, and mobile testing.

Simple business site

$1,500–$3,500
100% before start

Clean multi-page site (3–5 pages). Full service breakdown, photo gallery, customer inquiry form, and local search setup.

Booking / light store

$4,500–$7,500
100% before start · 50/50 if quote ≥ $6k

Integrated customer appointment booking, deposit capture, or light store with live card checkout flows.

Complex / members / custom

Quote $8k–$18k+
50% start · 50% before launch

Member areas, client portals, custom schemas, API integrations, and high-volume business workflows.

UI prototype only

$1,200–$3,500
100% before start

High-fidelity interactive prototype to validate workflows, screens, and customer flow before investing in backend code.

Prototype + test backend

$3,500–$8,000
100% before start

Clickable prototype backed by a working test database and sample workflows to test logic in real conditions.

Security & sync hardening

From $2,500
100% or 50/50 if ≥ $5k

App security review, offline/edge sync, store hardening, and zero-trust data protection. Quoted after a readiness chat.

Site readiness for assistants

$500–$1,500
Upfront · May fold into Launch

Structured data, schema.org formatting, and clean llms.txt crawler manifests so AI search engines represent you accurately.

Hourly extras: $150/hr (rush requests +25%)

02. Hosting & security updates

Human security watch and proactive upkeep — not cheap commodity hosting where nobody looks after your site.

MONTHLY · CARD BEFORE START

Host & secure Plus

4 hours / month (approx. 6–8 small edits)
$349 / month

For active businesses with weekly updates, menu changes, schedule adjustments, or regular seasonal promotions.

  • 4 hours of monthly updates (about 6–8 small edits)
  • All features of Host & Secure included
  • Light SEO hygiene (meta tags, descriptions, Google check)
  • Your own branded save-to-phone contact card page
  • 4-hour priority reply window during business hours
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FOR ACTIVE SYSTEMS

Host & secure Platform

8 hours / month · Quoted after readiness chat
$799 / month

Quote-first for booking, stores, members, or active applications — sites that simply cannot go down.

  • 8 hours of monthly updates & engineering maintenance
  • Dedicated staging environment for safe testing
  • Checkout, booking, and form smoke-tests after every push
  • Priority 1-hour business day response window
  • Quoted after a 15-minute readiness chat
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501(c)(3) BASELINE

Nonprofit

2 small edits or 1 hour / month
$99 / month

Discounted baseline hosting and security upkeep for registered 501(c)(3) churches, charities, and community clubs.

  • Same baseline coverage as Host & Secure ($179 tier)
  • Edge hosting, SSL, daily 30-day backups & uptime watch
  • Form verification and mobile checks
  • Direct email and phone support from Derek
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Hosting details: Default term is 12 months with card on file before start. Unused monthly time does not roll over. Overage rate is $150/hr in 30-minute slices. Early exit: hosting terminates; file handoff fee applies ($2,500 buyout; details in agreement).
Optional footnote: Host-only hosting (hosting, SSL, and daily backups with zero monthly edit hours) is available upon request at $59/mo.

03. Desk & automated services

Plain outcomes for your business. Client approves anything under their name. Setup paid before mailbox connect or first draft.

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS · NO BOT JARGON

Outreach desk

$597/mosetup $350

≈20–25 new emails per week, timely follow-up sequences, reply inbox watch, weekly summary note, ≤5 hours/month. Every template approved by you first.

Fast lead reply

$197/mosetup $150

Instant customer acknowledgment and notification routing so online inquiries and quote requests never sit cold on nights or weekends.

Review asks

$147/mosetup $100

Automated, polite follow-ups asking satisfied customers for genuine feedback. We draft the ask; we never invent, fake, or buy reviews.

Appointment reminders

$147/mosetup $100

Reliable text and email reminder sequences timed before scheduled visits to significantly reduce no-shows and last-minute cancellations.

POPULAR BUNDLE

Outreach + Reviews + Reminders

$897/mo

Our complete operational communication stack: consistent outreach, authentic review collection, and appointment protection.

Fast lead reply stack

+$147/mo

Add instant lead acknowledgment routing to any active desk bundle so incoming prospects receive immediate response.

Desk rule: All correspondence is reviewed and approved by you before a single message sends. Setup invoice is paid before mailbox connection or first draft creation.

Live builds you can inspect

Real code, live on the web. We build clean systems and client-owned infrastructure.

DEMO SIMULATOR

Adkinson BBQ

Mobile Pit & Catering · Hampton Roads

Digital storefront for mobile pit operations with interactive catering menus and truck schedule.

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LIVE CLIENT SITE

Virginia Gladiators

Athletics & Soccer Club · Hampton Roads

Athletic club homepage serving players, coaches, and families with responsive matchday schedules.

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LIVE CLIENT SYSTEM

The Question Mark

Hardware NFC & Wallet Pass System

Pocket preparedness card integrating physical NFC hardware with dynamic Apple & Google Wallet passes.

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Ready when you are

Schedule a 15-minute site readiness chat. Reply with two times that work for you this week, or tell us what you're looking to build. Derek reviews every note personally and responds by the next business day.

Direct contact: [email protected] (757) 869-4742