Straightforward pricing.
Every project gets a clear quote based on what you actually need.
Custom Business Websites
Every build is tailored to your business. You receive a transparent, all-inclusive quote based on your exact project needs before any work begins.
Everything you need for a professional presence.
Custom Design & Build
Tailored specifically to your business and brand. Clean, lightweight code optimized for sub-second load times on phones, tablets, and desktops.
Domain, Launch & Security Handled
I connect your existing domain, set up bank-grade security (the padlock icon in browsers), and handle the launch so you don't touch a technical setting.
Built to Be Found on Google
Built with clean code and local search structure that helps Google, Apple Maps, and AI tools clearly understand your business, services, and location.
Tools & Integrations Connected
Seamless connection for tools your business relies on: contact forms with email alerts, online booking, Google Maps, payment links, and review widgets.
Your quote is based on your actual project.
Third-party services (like domain registration or booking platforms) are billed directly to you by those providers. I'll help you set everything up and pick the right options.
Skip the monthly retainer. Pay only for what you need.
Traditional agencies lock clients into $150 to $300 monthly retainers just in case a photo needs to be swapped. At Elm St Digital, your ongoing platform cost is $0.
How Updates Work:
- • Simple Email Requests: When you need changes like updating seasonal hours, adding photos, or adjusting prices, just email me directly. No dashboard logins required.
- • Standard Hourly Rate ($75/hr): Work is billed at a straightforward $75/hour (1-hour minimum). The vast majority of routine updates (updating hours, swapping a photo, changing menu items, or revising text) require less than an hour of work.
- • Upfront Estimates, Never Surprise Bills: If an extensive request ever requires more than an hour of labor, you receive an exact estimate and quote before any work begins. You will never receive an unexpected bill.
- • 1 to 2 Business Day Turnaround: Once submitted, standard updates are scheduled, tested across mobile screens, and published live to your site within 1 to 2 business days.
- • Batch and Save: You are welcome to bundle multiple seasonal edits into one request so you get the maximum value from your billable hour of work.
Pricing FAQ
Because every project is different. A five-page restaurant site with a menu and contact form is a very different build than a service business site with online booking and a project gallery. Fixed tiers either overcharge simple projects or underscope complex ones. A direct quote is more honest.
Your ongoing platform cost is $0. Traditional web hosts charge recurring fees because dynamic platforms like WordPress require constantly running database servers. Custom static websites are served as lightweight files on Cloudflare's global edge network at zero platform cost. Your only recurring expense is your annual domain registration (~$10–$15/year).
The price depends on the scope. If your business needs tools like online booking, scheduling, reservations, or payment processing, I recommend and connect established third-party services (like Calendly, Square, or Toast) rather than billing you thousands of dollars to build custom software from scratch. You get proven, reliable tools at a fraction of the cost, and your website stays fast and maintainable.
Yes. A 50% deposit is required to start work, and 50% is due upon completion and your final launch approval.
Future updates (text changes, new promos, photo swaps) are handled as separate paid work at a standard $75/hour rate (with a 1-hour minimum). Most routine edits require under an hour of work and are published live within 1 to 2 business days. You approve an exact estimate before work begins so there are never unexpected charges. No confusing dashboards to learn, and no risk of accidentally breaking mobile layouts.
Not necessarily. If you have content ready, we'll use it. If you don't, I can help figure out what's needed and draft copy for your pages. Stock photography can fill in during the build and be swapped out later. The goal is to make the process easy for you.
Most standard custom-coded sites are completed within 4 to 6 weeks. The exact timeline depends on a variety of collaborative factors, including the overall complexity of the build, the time needed to gather your brand assets, and the natural back-and-forth of the revision process. We will establish a clear and realistic schedule together before the project begins.
Yes, 100%. I set up your hosting on Cloudflare directly in your name from day one. You hold the keys to your domain, your code, and your hosting account. Because your site is built with clean, universal web standards (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) rather than proprietary builder platforms or fragile WordPress plugins, any qualified developer in the world can maintain your website immediately. You are never held hostage.
Yes. Every site includes foundational on-page and technical SEO. Your pages load instantly, look great on mobile, and include structured data that tells search engines exactly who you are, what services you offer, and where you operate.
With that said, no developer can honestly promise you will automatically rank #1 overnight. Real local visibility is a combination of factors: your website provides the fast technical foundation, while an active Google Business Profile and customer reviews power your rankings in Google Maps. I build your site to connect seamlessly with your Google profile so all pieces work together to bring in local customers.