The honest comparison
What a website really costs — side by side.
Us, a typical agency, and the do-it-yourself builders. Same question your accountant would ask: what do you pay, what do you get, and how fast.
| What you compare | SiteMatrix Labs | Typical agency | DIY builder |
|---|---|---|---|
| To get started | $499 | $3,000+ | "Free" + your weekends |
| Time to launch | About a week | 60–90 days | Months of evenings, often never |
| See the design BEFORE you pay | Yes — free live demo | No | No |
| Custom design (not a template) | Yes — built for your business | Yes | No — template |
| Professional copywriting | Included | Often extra | You write it |
| Hosting, SSL & security | Included in care plans ($49–$249/mo) | ~$150 setup + yearly fees | Hidden monthly fees stack up |
| Mobile-friendly | Included | Sometimes billed extra | If you configure it |
| Ongoing updates & edits | Included in care plans | ~$75/hour | Your problem |
| Local SEO basics | Included | $100–$300/hour | Not really |
| Full Spanish version | Yes — $299 (or Signature Launch $1,199) | Rarely — $1,000+ extra | No |
| A human who answers | The owner — call or text | Account manager queue | Chatbot support |
| Contracts | None — cancel anytime | Often 6–12 months | Auto-renewing subscriptions |
Why do the cheap guys advertise $16/month? Because the template is the product and you are the designer, the writer, and the support department. Why do agencies quote $3,000+? Because their process takes 60–90 days. Ours is systemized — same premium result, a fraction of the time and price. And you see it before you pay: the demo is free.
See yours before you spend a dollar
The demo is free. The comparison is the demo.
We build a real preview of your website: your name, your reviews, your services. If it does not beat what you have, keep what you have.
