The honest answer: anywhere from $500 to $50,000 — and the price doesn’t always reflect the quality. Here’s what different budgets actually buy you.

$500–$1,500: DIY + Templates

Wix, Squarespace, or a basic WordPress theme. Fine for brand-new businesses that need to exist online but don’t expect to rank on Google.

$1,500–$5,000: Small Agency or Freelancer

This is the sweet spot for most South Florida small businesses. A good freelancer or boutique agency (like us) can deliver a custom, fast, SEO-optimized site in this range.

$5,000–$20,000: Mid-Size Agency

You’re mostly paying for overhead — account managers, project managers, and office space. The actual development quality is often no better than the $2,000 option.

$20,000+: Enterprise

For large e-commerce, custom web applications, or enterprise needs. Overkill for most small businesses.