Make an Informed Choice
There are many ways to get a website. Here is an honest, side-by-side comparison so you can choose what is actually best for your business.
How the four most common options stack up for small businesses.
| What Matters | DBell Creations Custom-built, one-time fee |
Wix / Squarespace DIY Builders |
Fiverr / Cheap Freelancer Budget marketplace |
Large Agency $5k–$20k+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One-time fee | Monthly subscription forever | One-time, but quality varies | High upfront + ongoing retainer |
| You own the website | Yes — 100% yours | No — locked to their platform | Sometimes — ask first | Usually yes |
| Contract required | Never | Subscription = ongoing obligation | Per-project, no long-term | Often 6–12 month retainer |
| Monthly cost after launch | ~$10–$20/mo hosting only | $16–$65+/mo to platform | Hosting only (~$10–$20) | $500–$2,000+/mo retainer |
| Custom design (truly unique) | Built specifically for your brand | Template — looks like everyone else | Often template-based, inconsistent | Yes, but very expensive |
| Performance & speed | Optimized, clean, fast | Often slow — bloated builder code | Inconsistent | Varies by agency |
| SEO built-in | On-page SEO on every package | Basic tools, limited control | Often missing or incomplete | Usually included |
| Move site to another host | Yes — move anytime | No — stuck on their platform | Depends on what was built | Usually portable |
| Ongoing support | Optional — never forced | Community forums, chat support | Usually none after delivery | Required — baked into retainer |
| Turnaround time | 3–14 days (by package) | DIY — however long you take | Varies, often unclear | 4–12 weeks typically |
| Affordable for small business | Starting at $350 | Low upfront, costly long-term | Low upfront | Often out of small-biz budget |
| Grows with your business | Custom upgrades available | Limited by platform features | Hard to scale without redoing | Yes, but costly |
Green = Strong advantage | Red = Disadvantage | Yellow = Caution / depends
Why DBell Creations
We built our model specifically for small businesses who want a real, professional website without being locked in or overcharged.
Pay once for design and build. No surprise monthly invoices from us. Your only ongoing cost is hosting (~$10–$20/mo) paid directly to your provider.
Unlike Wix or Squarespace, your site is not locked on our servers. Move it, modify it, hand it to another developer — zero restrictions.
We do not require ongoing contracts. Maintenance support is optional and available on your terms — not ours.
DIY builders are bloated by design. We hand-build clean, fast code optimized for Google Lighthouse, Core Web Vitals, and real-world speed.
Every package includes on-page SEO: meta tags, schema markup, sitemap, and Google indexing submission. Not an add-on — standard.
Start with a Starter site and upgrade when you are ready. Add automation, SEO services, or custom software — all on your timeline.
The Hidden Cost of DIY
Wix Business plan is $27/month. Squarespace Business starts at $33/month. Over 3 years that is $972–$1,188 — and you still do not own anything. Cancel your subscription and your site disappears.
A DBell Creations Business website is $750 one time. In 3 years, your total cost is $750 + ~$540 in hosting = $1,290 total — and you own a custom-built, fast, SEO-ready site that is 100% yours forever.
See Our Packages →| Option | Year 1 | Year 3 Total | You Own It? |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBell Starter ($350) | ~$530 | ~$890 | Yes |
| DBell Business ($750) | ~$930 | ~$1,290 | Yes |
| Wix Business | $324 | $972 | No |
| Squarespace Business | $396 | $1,188 | No |
| Large Agency | $6,000+ | $15,000+ | Usually |
*Hosting estimated at ~$180/yr. Agency estimate includes retainer.
Common Questions
"Can I just use Wix? It's cheaper."
Wix is cheaper month-to-month, but you never own your site and costs compound forever. DBell builds you a real site you own outright for a single payment.
"I found someone on Fiverr for $50."
You often get what you pay for. Many Fiverr sites use stolen templates, have poor SEO, no performance optimization, and zero support after delivery. Our starting price is $350 — not $50 — because we deliver real quality.
"I don't want to be locked into a contract."
You will not be. We never require ongoing contracts. Pay once, get your site, and you are done. Maintenance support is always optional.
"What if I need to update the site later?"
You can update it yourself (Business package and up includes a CMS), request one-off updates from us, or use our optional maintenance plan. Your choice — never ours.
"Is this just a template I could build myself?"
No. Every DBell site is custom-designed and hand-coded for your brand. We do not use page builders or generic templates. You get a unique, fast, SEO-ready website.
"What's the catch?"
There is no catch. One-time fee. You own the site. The only ongoing cost is hosting (~$10–$20/mo) paid directly to your hosting provider. That is the whole model.
One-time fee. No contracts. Full ownership. Starting at $350.