What a website costs, what it includes, what it can and can't do for your business, and what happens after launch — explained plainly, before you commit to anything.
For businesses that need more pages, more advanced functionality or a site planned around generating leads.
Up to 15 pages within the agreed project scope
Additional pages quoted separately
More advanced layouts and functionality
Custom integrations and forms where applicable
Conversion-focused planning
First month of basic managed hosting and maintenance included
This is not an unlimited-pages package. Complexity, integrations, custom features and content requirements determine the final proposal. Advanced projects with more than 15 pages remain available by custom quotation.
Website creation covers the scope in your proposal. The following are not included and may require separate fees — custom integrations, premium software subscriptions and features outside the agreed scope may also incur additional charges. We'll always tell you before anything is added:
Domain registration and renewal
Third-party tools and licenses
Advanced SEO work
Ongoing content creation
Custom integrations
Premium software subscriptions
Out-of-scope features
How payment works
No upfront website creation payment
Your website is designed and developed before you pay the website creation fee. Once your completed website is ready, you'll have the opportunity to review it and request any revisions included in your selected package.
After you expressly approve the final website, the creation fee becomes payable. Your website will be published after payment is received and the necessary domain and hosting arrangements are completed.
1
Choose & inquire
Select a website package and send your inquiry.
2
We design & build
We create your website — no creation fee collected upfront.
3
Review & revise
Review the completed site and request the revisions included in your package.
4
Approve
You expressly approve the final website. The creation fee is then payable.
5
Publish
We publish after payment and the domain and hosting setup are complete.
Know what to expect
Not every website has the same job.
Understanding the difference helps you invest in the right thing — and avoid paying for promises no one can keep.
1Presence & credibility
A website that helps customers trust you
Many customers look a business up before they call. A presence website helps them confirm you are real, see what you do and reach you easily.
Shows who you are, what you offer and where you work
Makes it easy to call, email or request a quote
Supports referrals, ads and word of mouth
2Growth & lead generation
A website that is worked on over time
Using a website to attract new customers through search and other channels is an ongoing effort, not a one-time build.
Requires ongoing strategy and optimization
Depends on regular, useful content
Needs measurement to see what is working
Publishing a website is a starting point, not a guarantee.
A website on its own does not guarantee customers, search rankings or visibility in AI search tools. Organic growth can take six months or longer, depending on your competition, your market and many other factors. We won't promise a fixed timeline or result — we'll help you understand what genuinely moves the needle.
Our philosophy
Real businesses. Real experience. No empty promises.
Distinta's perspective comes from hands-on experience operating businesses in construction and software. We know what it's like to depend on customers finding and trusting you — so we focus on what a website can realistically do for your business, and we tell you plainly when something won't.
Transparency
Clear scope, clear pricing, and no surprises added without asking you first.
Practical education
We explain what your website can and can't do, so you can make informed decisions.
Realistic expectations
No guaranteed rankings or overnight results — just honest advice and solid work.
Ownership & management
Your website, managed your way.
After your website is built, you decide who looks after it.
Build & Hand Off
We build the website, then deliver the agreed files, access and documentation so you or your technical team can manage it.
Handoff follows the terms agreed in your proposal
You choose your own hosting and providers
Ideal if you already have technical support
Build & Manage
We build the website and continue to host and maintain it for you under a separate ongoing service agreement.
Hosting and technical upkeep handled by Distinta
One clear point of contact for website care
Choose the level of support that fits your business
Month one
Basic managed hosting and maintenance are included with website creation.
After that
Monthly maintenance is optional. Continue with a Distinta care plan if it suits you.
Or move on
Transition to your own hosting according to the handoff terms in your proposal.
Domains, hosting and third-party infrastructure are not permanently free — after the included first month they are covered by a care plan, by you directly, or as agreed in your proposal.
Optional monthly care
Ongoing support, only if you want it.
Three optional monthly plans for after your included first month. Each builds on the one before it.
Website Care
Essential
$59/month
Optional monthly plan
Hands-on: Review and recommendations — SEO implementation not included
Managed website hosting
SSL certificate
Basic backups and monitoring
Basic technical maintenance
Basic SEO health review and recommendations
General small-business educational resources
Practical ideas for improving your online presence
For sites that change often
Active Care
$149/month
Optional monthly plan
Hands-on: Limited hands-on updates and on-page improvements within scope
Everything in Essential
Defined monthly content updates
Photo and text update support
Basic website performance review
SEO review and prioritized recommendations
Limited basic on-page SEO improvements within the agreed scope
Practical small-business growth ideas and educational guidance
For growing businesses
Growth Support
$249/month
Optional monthly plan
Hands-on: The most proactive reviews and planned improvements
Everything in Active Care
More proactive SEO and website improvement reviews
SEO reviews and reporting
Planned content improvements
Content and conversion recommendations
Website performance insights
Practical growth strategy ideas for small businesses
Educational resources and guidance
Included in every plan
The amount of hands-on implementation varies by plan.
Educational resources
General website and digital presence guidance
Practical small-business improvement ideas
Your first month
New website creation includes the first month of basic managed hosting and maintenance only. Active Care and Growth Support services begin when you choose one of those plans.
Maintenance vs. SEO and marketing
Care plans keep your website running and include SEO reviews and recommendations at different levels. They are not full SEO campaigns, marketing management or advertising, and they do not guarantee rankings or leads.
Clearly defined support
Each plan covers a defined scope of work — not unlimited requests or consulting. Exact service limits, response times and exclusions are set out in your service agreement. Larger changes are quoted separately.
Bee Motion CRM benefit
Save 10% on monthly website maintenance.
Bee Motion CRM helps businesses organize inquiries and customer workflows in one place. Customers with an eligible, active Bee Motion CRM subscription receive a 10% discount on Distinta monthly website maintenance.
The 10% discount applies to Distinta monthly website maintenance only. It does not apply to website creation or to Bee Motion CRM subscription fees.
Connecting your website forms
Connecting a website form directly to Bee Motion CRM can help capture and organize customer inquiries, reduce manual entry and support follow-up. Availability depends on technical feasibility, configuration and the agreed scope. It is not automatically enabled or included for free, and custom connections and integrations may require additional setup charges.
Learn with us
Websites, explained in plain language.
We're producing short educational videos on what a website can do for your business, what it costs to run, and how to set realistic goals.
YouTube · Coming soon
English— English video
YouTube · Coming soon
Español— Spanish video
FAQ
Pricing questions, answered.
Straight answers about cost, ownership and what to expect. Still unsure? Send us a message.
Will a website guarantee me new customers?
No. A professional website helps customers find, trust and contact you, but no website can guarantee customers, search rankings or visibility in AI search tools. Results depend on your market, competition, offer and the ongoing work put into the site.
What does the $299 price cover?
The Starter Website starts at $299 as a one-time price. It covers a template-based professional design with up to five simple informational pages, mobile responsiveness, contact information and calls to action, basic technical setup, and the first month of basic managed hosting and maintenance. The exact scope and revisions are set out in your proposal. Domain registration, third-party tools, advanced SEO and ongoing content may cost extra.
Do I have to pay before my website is built?
No. Your website is designed and developed before you pay the website creation fee. You review the completed website and can request the revisions included in your package. After you expressly approve the final website, the creation fee becomes payable, and the website is published once payment is received and the necessary domain and hosting arrangements are completed.
Is monthly maintenance required?
No. The first month of basic managed hosting and maintenance is included with your new website. After that, monthly maintenance is optional — you can choose a Distinta care plan (from $59/month) or move to your own hosting according to the agreed handoff terms.
Do I own my website? What does handoff include?
If you choose Build & Hand Off, we deliver the agreed files, access and documentation so you or your technical team can manage the website. Exactly what is handed off is defined in your proposal. Hosting, domains and third-party services are not permanently free and remain subject to their own costs.
How long does SEO and organic growth take?
Organic growth commonly takes six months or longer, and depends on competition, your market, content and many other factors. We can't promise a fixed timeline or result — no one honestly can — but we'll be clear about what helps and what to expect.
How does the Bee Motion CRM maintenance discount work?
Customers with an eligible, active Bee Motion CRM subscription receive a 10% discount on Distinta monthly website maintenance. The discount does not apply to website creation or to CRM subscription fees.
Ready to talk about your website?
Tell us about your business and we'll recommend the right starting point — or send us a question first. No payment and no commitment.