How to Offer $50-$500 Website Design Services

🔍 How Cheap Web Design Companies Make It Work

1. Templates & Page Builders

They use tools like:

• WordPress + Elementor, Divi, or Bricks Builder
• Wix, Squarespace, or Webflow

These allow fast site launches with minimal effort.

2. Tightly Scoped Offers

They limit packages to:

• 1–5 pages max
• Basic SEO setup
• Minimal functionality and revisions

Upsells: hosting, SEO, email marketing, maintenance.

3. Outsourcing or Offshoring

They hire freelancers from platforms like:

• Fiverr
• Upwork
• OnlineJobs.ph

This reduces costs to $10–$30 per site.

4. White-Label Website Builders

Popular tools include:

• Duda
• SiteSwan
• Brizy Cloud, Bookmark, Ucraft

These offer prebuilt infrastructure and rapid deployment.

5. Local Niches / Templates

They build templates for specific industries:

• Plumbers
• Salons
• Restaurants

Swap logos, content, and colors — quick delivery.

🧰 What You’ll Need to Start

• Portfolio (3–4 demos)
• Templates (buy, build, or reuse)
• Hosting strategy
• Page builder platform (WordPress or SaaS)
• Pricing tiers (Starter / Standard / Premium)
• Outsourcing options

✅ How to Start Your Own $99 Website Business

1. Pick a niche (e.g., cleaning services)
2. Create 3 ready-to-go templates
3. Set up a service website
4. Use WordPress + Elementor or Duda
5. Promote in local FB groups, Craigslist, Google Business
6. Offer add-ons (hosting, SEO, Google profile setup)

🔥 Successful Companies to Research or Model

• SiteSwan
• Designmodo
• B12.io
• WebFX
• Weblium
• Fiverr sellers (search "$99 website")

💡 Pro Tip: Offer Maintenance Plans

Sell sites cheap, then charge $29/mo for hosting + updates. Recurring revenue is the real profit center.