FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers about website pricing, page counts, redesigns, Spanish pages, Website Management, and what happens after a quote is submitted.
How much does a website cost?
Websites start at $1,250 for one page. Each additional page is $250 through six pages, so a six-page site is $2,500. Seven or more pages, or a project that does not fit the standard structure, get a custom quote. The quote builder shows the preliminary website price as you choose a page count.
What counts as a page?
A page is a distinct section of the site, such as Services, Menu, Past Work, About, a gallery, or Contact. The page structure follows the business: information gets its own page when that makes the site easier to use instead of crowding everything onto one screen.
What is included in the starting price?
The one-page starting price includes custom design for the business, a mobile and desktop layout, a basic contact or quote form, basic local SEO setup, and help connecting the domain.
Can tidesmack redesign an existing website?
Yes. The quote builder has a project type option for redesigning an existing website. A redesign that reuses most of the current content follows the normal page pricing. A redesign that needs substantial rewriting or content migration is quoted separately.
Is copywriting included?
No, not by default. The standard price covers building the site around content you provide. Copywriting help can be requested in the quote builder, and that scope is confirmed during review.
Can existing booking or ordering services be connected?
Yes. An existing booking or ordering service, such as a scheduling tool or an online ordering platform, can be linked or embedded on the site when the service supports it.
Does tidesmack build ecommerce, payment, account, booking, or ordering systems?
No. The standard offer is for informational business websites. It does not include building ecommerce, payment processing, customer accounts, or custom booking or ordering systems. Existing services in those categories can be linked, as above, but tidesmack does not build the underlying system.
How are Spanish pages priced?
Spanish pages are a $250 to $600 one-time add-on, covering implementation of Spanish versions once translated copy is supplied. Translation work itself, along with unusual language requirements, is quoted separately.
What does Website Management include?
Website Management is $79 per month. It covers routine text and image updates, seasonal changes, small fixes, and basic checks that the published site and forms are working. New pages, redesigns, and major features are quoted separately.
What information is needed to begin?
Share the business's services, hours, service area, contact details, photos, and any current branding. That is enough to start the first working version.
How long does a project take?
Timing depends on the scope, the page count, and how quickly the required content is supplied. There is no fixed timeline quoted in advance, since those factors vary by project.
What happens after the quote form is submitted?
The submission is checked, then sent by email. A confirmation email is attempted to the address provided, though that confirmation is not guaranteed. The details are reviewed and you will receive a reply by email. If online delivery cannot be confirmed, the quote page offers a prepared email you can send instead.
Is the quote-builder price final?
No. It is a preliminary estimate based on the page count and options selected. The final scope and price are confirmed before any work starts.
Still have questions?
See preliminary pricing for your website.
Use the quote builder to choose a page count and see preliminary pricing, or email a question directly.