Question 1

How much does a website cost?

Accepted Answer

Professional Presence costs $2,000. Lead Generation System costs $6,500. Automated Growth Engine costs $11,500. Custom applications range from $3,000 to $50,000+.

Question 2

How long does a website take to build?

Accepted Answer

Professional Presence delivers in 1-4 weeks. Lead Generation System is a 3-month engagement where the website delivers within the first 2-3 weeks while SEO runs throughout all 3 months. Automated Growth Engine is a 6-month engagement where the website and automations deliver within the first 4-6 weeks. Custom applications deliver in 2-16 weeks depending on complexity.

Question 3

Does the website package price include SEO?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lead Generation System ($6,500) includes a full 3-month SEO campaign and Automated Growth Engine ($11,500) includes a full 6-month SEO campaign. The SEO is fully baked into the package price — there is no separate or additional SEO charge. Standalone SEO services ($1,500-$4,000/month) are only for clients who want SEO without a website package, or who want to continue SEO after their package engagement ends.

Question 4

Are there hidden fees?

Accepted Answer

No. The quoted price is the final price. Any scope changes are discussed and approved before work begins.

Question 5

What are the ongoing costs after launch?

Accepted Answer

Hosting is $200/year (Standard) or $400/year (Premium), billed annually. Domain registration costs approximately $10-15/year for .com. An optional support retainer is $150/month.

Question 6

Do I own my website?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You own all code, content, data, and accounts. No lock-in. Any developer can work on it after delivery.

Question 7

What technology do you use?

Accepted Answer

Frontend uses Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. Backend uses Supabase with PostgreSQL. Hosting is on Vercel. Payments integrate with Stripe. All sites are custom-coded — no WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, or templates.

Question 8

What if my budget is under $2,000?

Accepted Answer

For budgets under $2,000, DIY website builders like Wix or Squarespace are recommended. These platforms cost $12-40/month and work well for basic online presence. BuildScale’s $2,000 minimum exists because our websites include foundational work — Google Business Profile setup, directory submissions, analytics configuration, mobile optimization, and performance tuning — that makes the site function as a business tool, not just an online brochure.

Question 9

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

Book a 15-minute discovery call via calendly.com/admin-buildscale or email hello@buildscale.io.

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