Exactly what $500 gets you.
No fine print. No "it depends". Here's what's in, what's out, and who this is actually built for.
What's included
What's not included
You're not getting Facebook.com for $500. Be realistic.
- Online stores, carts, or checkoutUse Shopify. Seriously, it's built for this.
- Booking systems or reservation platformsSquare, Acuity, Calendly - these exist and they're good. Link to them.
- Online ordering (restaurants)We'll build the site and link your PDF menu. Ordering platforms are a different product entirely.
- Membership sites or login portalsNeeds a database. That's a web app, not a website.
- More than 3 pagesNeed more? Email us - we quote that separately.
- Content writingYou provide the words. We make them look great.
- Logo designGot one? Great. Need one? We can point you somewhere.
- Ongoing SEO or ad managementWe build the foundations. Ongoing SEO is a separate service.
- Anything you already know is too complex for $500If you're thinking 'this probably costs more' - it does. Email us.
Not WordPress. Not a template. Not AI-generated.
Every site is hand-coded from scratch. No WordPress, no Wix, no Squarespace, no Webflow, no Framer, no Lovable, no $19 ThemeForest template with your logo slapped on it.
Real code. Fast, secure, and yours - no plugin subscriptions, no CMS licence fees, no page builder holding you hostage. When you want to update something, email us. Basic changes are fast and cheap. Or we can set you up to edit your own content. Either way, you're not stuck paying someone $150/hour to change your phone number.
Industry list
Unsure if you're a fit? Here's the breakdown.
- Trades - plumbers, electricians, builders
- Automotive - mechanics, detailers, panel beaters
- Cleaning and gardening services
- Pest control, locksmiths, removalists
- Mobile services
- Gyms and personal trainers
- Cafes and restaurants (PDF menu, no ordering)
- Clinics, chiros, physios, dentists
- Property maintenance
- Local professionals - accountants, lawyers, therapists
- Any local service-based business
- E-commerce or online stores
- Restaurants with online ordering
- Photographers, videographers, artists
- Bands, musicians, DJs
- Bloggers and content creators
- Coaches and course creators
- Events and ticketing
- Real estate with live listings
- SaaS or web applications
- Membership or login portals
- Anything "agile" that needs "sprints"
- Anything you know is too complex for $500
Need something bigger?
This service is purpose-built for small businesses that need a solid site, fast. But if your project is more complex - a custom web app, a larger platform, something that genuinely needs more time and thought - we do that too. Just not for $500.
Get in touch and let's talk scope →One payment. Up to 3 pages. Your own code. No lock-in. Live in 7 days.