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Know the scope.
Know the investment.

Every quote is tied to pages, functionality, content, and business goals. No fake discounts, mystery packages, or surprise platform lock-in.

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Three starting points

Simple tiers.
Defined scope.

Starting prices establish the level. Your written scope confirms the actual investment before the deposit is requested.
Starter WebsiteStarting at $500

Starter

A focused professional foundation for a small business that needs to look credible and make contacting it effortless.

Best fit: New or small service businesses with one clear offer and a simple customer journey.

Page range
1–3 pages
Revisions
1 round
Timeline
7-14 day estimated timeline
Hosting + maintenance
Optional maintenance available after launch; hosting is scoped separately where needed.
Included scope, upgrades & ownership
  • 1-3 pages
  • Works well on mobile
  • Contact form
  • Basic search setup
  • Clean modern design
  • Fast turnaround

Optional upgrades: Copywriting, additional pages, advanced booking, and ongoing maintenance.

Ownership: Your domain and accounts remain yours. Final files and approved deliverables transfer after final payment.

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Custom Business WebsiteStarting at $2,500

Custom

A tailored digital experience for businesses that need advanced content, functionality, integrations, or a more ambitious visual system.

Best fit: Businesses needing custom functionality, deeper content architecture, integrations, or a distinctive digital product.

Page range
Scope-defined
Revisions
4 rounds
Timeline
4-8 week estimated timeline depending on scope
Hosting + maintenance
Custom maintenance plan available; hosting is scoped separately where needed.
Included scope, upgrades & ownership
  • Custom design direction
  • Refined page motion
  • Expanded search structure
  • Booking systems
  • CRM/email integration
  • Detailed mobile experience
  • Content and page planning
  • Priority support

Optional upgrades: Advanced integrations, ongoing product work, content systems, and priority maintenance.

Ownership: Your domain and accounts remain yours. Final files and approved deliverables transfer after final payment.

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Project start

$250 deposit

Applied toward the project total after scope, timing, and fit are confirmed.

You own the result

No page-builder lock-in.

You control your domain and accounts. Final website files, approved copy and deliverables transfer after final payment, as set out in the agreement.

Not automatically included

Clear exclusions.

Paid ads, extensive copywriting, photography, third-party subscriptions, and unlimited revisions are quoted when needed.

Common questions

What owners ask
before starting.

Straight answers before you commit to a scope.
What does starting at include?

The listed page range, features and revision rounds are the starting scope. Content readiness, integrations and additional pages can change the total. Your written scope confirms the deliverables and price before a deposit is requested.

How does the deposit work?

The $250 deposit applies toward the project total. Under the existing project agreement, deposits become non-refundable after work begins. The remaining balance is due before launch, transfer or final delivery.

What costs continue after launch?

Optional maintenance is currently listed at $75–150 per month; the scope determines the plan. Domain, hosting, email and third-party subscription fees are the client’s responsibility unless separately agreed. Hosting and subscription prices depend on the providers selected.

Are content and later changes included?

Approved copy and deliverables are listed in the scope. Extensive copywriting, photography, extra pages, major changes and work beyond the agreed revision rounds may require additional fees and timeline changes. These are discussed as scope items, not unlimited inclusions.

Why do projects vary in price?

Pages, content readiness, custom functionality, integrations, and the number of distinct conversion paths determine the scope.

Do I pay before we define the project?

No. Forge reviews the business goal, scope, timing, and fit first. The standard $250 deposit is requested only after those details are clear.

Are hosting and maintenance required?

No. Hosting and ongoing maintenance are discussed openly and scoped only when they are useful for the project.

Can we start with one focused page?

Yes. A landing page or focused starter scope can be the right first move when the offer and conversion goal are clear.

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