How much does a small business website cost in Maryland?

Most small business websites built by a local studio or freelancer cost between about $1,500 and $7,500, plus roughly $50–$200 a month for hosting and upkeep. Do-it-yourself builders cost less up front but take your time and rarely rank as well.

What does Vault00 charge for a website?

Launch sites (up to 3 pages) are $1,500, Growth sites (up to 7 pages with copywriting, booking and local SEO pages) are $3,500, and Signature sites (up to 15 pages, fully custom) start at $6,500. Care plans for hosting, updates and edits are $99 or $199 a month.

What ongoing costs come with a website?

Plan for a domain name (usually $10–$25 a year), hosting and SSL, security updates and backups, and edits as your business changes. Many studios bundle these into a monthly care plan.

Is a cheap website worth it?

It can be, if it's fast, works on phones, makes it easy to call or book, and you own the domain. A cheap site that loads slowly or hides your phone number usually costs more in lost calls than it saved.

Guide · Updated October 28, 2026 · By Luca Diodato, founder

What does awebsite cost?

A guide to website prices for small businesses in Harford County, Maryland: what you'll pay, what drives the price, and what to watch out for. Written by the team at Vault00 Design in Bel Air.

The ranges

For a local business in Bel Air, Aberdeen, Havre de Grace or anywhere else in Harford County, website prices usually fall into four rough bands:

Do it yourself (Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy): about $20–$50 a month, plus your own time.
Freelancer or small studio, simple site: about $1,000–$3,000 one time.
Custom site built for local SEO and leads: about $3,000–$7,500.
Large or highly custom sites (many pages, e-commerce, integrations): $7,500 and up.

On top of the build, most businesses pay around $50–$200 a month for hosting, updates and small edits.

Where the money goes

Number of pages. A one-page site and a 15-page site with a page for every service and town are very different jobs.
Copywriting. Writing clear, search-friendly text for every page takes real time. Some quotes include it; many don't.
Custom design vs. template. Templates are cheaper; custom design is what makes you look different from every other business in town.
Booking, quotes and integrations. Online booking, quote forms, payment and CRM connections add cost but often pay for themselves.
Local SEO setup. Service and town pages, structured data, Google Business Profile and Search Console setup are what get a site found for “near me” searches.
Photos and video. Real photos of your team and work beat stock images. An on-site shoot is usually a separate line item.

What we charge

We publish our prices so you can compare. Every site is mobile-first, fast, and set up for Google from day one. See website design for full details.

Launch, $1,500: up to 3 pages, live in about 2 weeks.
Growth, $3,500: up to 7 pages, copywriting, booking, service and town pages.
Signature, $6,500+: up to 15 pages, fully custom, motion and video.
Care plans, $99–$199/month: hosting, SSL, backups, updates and edits.

Red flags

You don't own the domain. Your domain should be registered in your name. Always.
No way to leave. Ask what happens if you cancel. You should get your files and logins.
Vague quotes. A real quote lists pages, what's included and how many rounds of revisions.
“Guaranteed #1 on Google.” Nobody can promise that. Good SEO is a solid site, a complete Google Business Profile and steady reviews.
Slow on phones. Ask to see past sites on your phone. If they're slow, yours will be too.