Guides for people about to buy a website

Honest, plain-English answers to the questions you actually search for — what it costs, which platform fits, and how not to get burned. No jargon, no invented statistics.

How much does a website cost in 2026? An honest guide

What a business website really costs in 2026 — with the actual price ranges an agency charges, what changes the price, and the questions to ask before you pay anyone.

Read the guide

What does WordPress maintenance cost — and what should it include?

WordPress maintenance costs $79–$500+/month depending on what's covered. Here's what each level includes, what "free maintenance" really means, and how to choose.

Read the guide

Shopify vs WooCommerce: the honest comparison from a team that builds both

We build both. Shopify vs WooCommerce compared honestly — costs, control, maintenance, and which fits your business, from an agency with no platform bias.

Read the guide

Agency vs freelancer: who should build your website?

Freelancer or agency for your business website? An honest comparison of cost, risk, speed and quality — including when a freelancer is genuinely the better choice.

Read the guide

Website redesign: when it's time, what it costs, and how not to lose your rankings

When to redesign your website, what it costs, and the 301/SEO checklist that protects the Google rankings you've built. From 400+ delivered projects.

Read the guide

How to choose a web development company: 12 questions that reveal everything

The 12 questions that separate reliable web development companies from expensive mistakes — with the answers you should expect to hear.

Read the guide

Outsourcing web development to India: the honest guide — from an Indian agency

From an ISO-certified Kerala agency serving the US, UK, UAE & Australia: the real risks of offshore web development, how to vet a team, and when it works brilliantly.

Read the guide

AI website builders vs custom development: an honest answer

AI can build you a website in an hour — sometimes that's the right call. Here's an honest guide to when AI builders are enough and when they cost you more than they save.

Read the guide

Still weighing it up?

Book a free 15-minute call and we'll send a fixed written quote within 2 business days — no obligation.

Let’s talk