Compare the full cost

“Digital experience investment” is still a bill. Ask what it buys: design, pages, hosting, updates and support. A one-off build and a monthly plan cover different things, so compare the full cost over the same period. A smaller first invoice isn’t automatically a cheaper long-term option.

Choose who looks after it

A one-off build suits an owner who wants editing access and will keep the content current. A managed plan suits someone who wants website care included in their regular business costs.

The PresenceOS options

Managed plans start at $179/month. Build-only starts at $795, with hosting from $52/month required for handover. Ask about the setup fee and commitment for the specific plan you choose.

Ask before you commit

Ask what pages you get, what an update means, who owns the domain and content, and what happens if you leave. If a straight question gets five paragraphs of agency-speak, ask it again. You’re buying a service, not sitting an entrance exam.

Compare the same period, not just the headline

Write down the upfront build fee, setup fee, hosting, recurring care, third-party subscriptions and the changes you expect to need. Compare options over the same period. A monthly service and an upfront build cover different responsibilities; neither can be assessed from a single headline number.

A practical comparison using our published prices

Launch is $179 per month, so 12 months of the monthly fee is $2,148. Launch build-only is $795 plus required hosting from $52 per month, making the build plus 12 months of minimum hosting $1,419. These are different services: build-only does not include the same ongoing website management. Confirm the term, applicable setup fees, tax treatment, extra work and third-party costs before relying on a final total.

Ask these questions before accepting a quote

How many pages are included? Who writes and approves the content? What counts as a revision? Who controls the domain? What do future updates cost? Are bookings or online sales included? What happens on cancellation or handover? A useful quote answers these questions in language you can understand.

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