What will my website cost?
Most Outer Banks businesses land in the Business range, around $6,000, for a custom site built to win bookings and calls. Simpler Starter builds begin at $3,500; larger Premium and Signature projects run higher. Whatever the size, you get one fixed number up front, tied to a written scope, and it holds unless the project itself changes. No hourly meter, no surprise invoice.
Why does that cost more than a $99 builder or a DIY site?
Because you are not renting a template, you are hiring 25 years of judgment. Custom design, copy that sounds like you, local SEO built for seasonal search, speed that survives beach-road signal, and one person accountable for all of it. A cheap site is cheap right up until it costs you the booking. And if a template honestly is all you need, I will say so and point you to erie.website.
What about hosting and upkeep? What is the real total?
The build is a one-time cost, and year one of hosting is included. After that, hosting is $360 a year on its own, or you fold it into a care plan ($95 to $395 a month) that keeps the site secure, updated, and, on the top tier, climbing in search. You will know every number before you commit, and nothing recurring switches on without your say-so.
