Services - Wild Web West

How much does a custom website cost?

A professionally designed custom website typically costs between $1,400 and $2,000 for a standard small to medium business site, depending on the scope, number of pages, and features required.

The cost works much like buying a vehicle: some businesses need a streamlined, no-frills setup, while others want more advanced features and customization. At a minimum, most custom websites include core pages such as Home, About Us, Services, FAQs, and Contact, along with mobile responsiveness and basic search visibility.

Projects with additional service pages, expanded content, custom functionality, or enhanced visuals generally require more time and investment. Quality photography or graphics and well-written content also play a major role, since clear visuals and messaging directly affect how visitors—and search engines—understand your business.

How long does a website take to launch?

A custom small business website typically takes 3 to 6 weeks to launch once the project begins, depending on the size of the site, the availability of content, and how quickly decisions are made during the process.

Projects move fastest when core pages, photos or graphics, and basic business details are provided early. More complex websites—such as those with multiple service pages, custom functionality, or additional revisions—may take longer to complete.

Clear communication and timely feedback help keep a project on schedule, and timelines are always discussed upfront so expectations are aligned before work begins.

Do you get my site into the search engines?

Yes. All custom websites I build are set up so they can be properly discovered and indexed by search engines like Google. This includes clean site structure, mobile responsiveness, basic on-page optimization, and submission to search engine tools when appropriate.

That said, appearing in search results and ranking at the top are two different things. Search visibility depends on factors beyond a website’s initial setup, including competition, content quality, location, and ongoing activity over time.

My role is to ensure your website is built on a solid technical foundation so search engines can clearly understand your business. From there, long-term visibility is supported through consistent content, updates, and real-world relevance—not quick fixes or guarantees.

How do we get started with a custom website?

Getting started with a custom website begins with a conversation. The first step is to discuss your business, your goals, and what you want your website to accomplish so the scope and direction are clear from the beginning.

From there, we outline the pages you need, gather existing content or notes, and identify any photos or graphics that will be used. If content feels overwhelming, you can provide rough ideas or bullet points, and I can help organize and refine them into clear, professional messaging.

Once the plan is agreed upon, the project moves into design and development, with clear communication and checkpoints along the way. This approach keeps the process straightforward, collaborative, and aligned with your expectations from start to finish.

What pages do I need for my custom website?

Most small businesses start with a core set of pages that clearly explain who they are, what they offer, and how customers can contact them. At a minimum, a custom website typically includes a Home page, About Us page, Services page, FAQs page, and a Contact page.

Depending on your business and goals, additional pages may be helpful. These can include individual service pages, portfolio or project examples, testimonials, or location-specific pages if you serve multiple areas. Expanding beyond the core pages allows your website to answer more detailed questions and better support search visibility over time.

The right number of pages isn’t about filling space—it’s about making sure visitors can quickly find the information they need to understand your business and take the next step.

Not sure what to write? Here’s how we handle “About Us” content.

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Are you poised to elevate your online presence with growth and increased visibility?

If you said YES, we say FANTASTIC! Your search ends with Mary Mangold at Wild Web West.

Below you’ll find that the services offered by Wild Web West do not stop at custom WordPress website design.

From constructing e-commerce websites that foster sales, implementing search engine optimization techniques that enhance your website’s prominence, Mary is your all-in-one digital ally. Furthermore, she can assist you with blog and content writing, an effective way to engage your target demographic. She also manages email marketing efforts to effectively connect with your customers, and uses digital automation tools to expedite your online processes.

Custom Website Design

Mary learns about your business and its nuances as well as who your target audience is. Then with your images and content, she creates a website that is not just visually appealing but also a powerful marketing tool.

E-Commerce Sites

Need an online store? From setup of your product data to integrating your payment gateway, shipping options, Mary handles all the technicalities details so you can open your store and focus on fulfillment of orders.

Search Engine Optimization

Search engine optimization is the secret sauce that helps your website stand out from your competition. With focus on the unique aspects of your business, we optimize pages, posts and images for better visibility.

Blog & Content Writing

When it comes to online visibility, content is KING. Search engines (Google) crawl websites to index content so that it can find relevance in what your products and services are. The more relevant & engaging, the better chance to rank higher in search results.

Email Marketing

Discover how a professional email marketing service can cultivate a loyal and engaged audience for your business offerings with the potential to effectively convert subscribers to customers.

Website Hosting, Domain Registration, Domain Based Email Accounts

Typically customers do not have an appetite for tangling with the technical challenges of website hosting. For the past 18 years, Wild Web West has diligently served the needs of customers concerning website hosting and all the products that are related such as domain name registration and domain based email (MS365).

All Wild Web West hosting customers get BEST RATES on our services offered. Each customer is provided the user and password credentials for their own business hosting account (not shared) and if Mary is not available in the rare occasion, customers can call godaddy for support. [Mary is celebrating 12 years as a Godaddy Pro.]

Wild Web West is always your first line of defense for all support questions and concerns. SIDE NOTE: Mary considers a site offline issue as very urgent and will tackle what is causing the problem – usually the customer’s credit card has expired and the hosting or domain renewal cannot be billed.

Mary Mangold is knowledgeable and very well equipped with the years of expert handling of this part of her business services. Web hosting customers receive a premium “white glove” service at no extra charge. As long as a customer is hosting with Wild Web West, there is no hassle to understand web hosting. White Glove Service takes care of plugin updates, wordpress software updates, technical conflicts and issues. This value-added service offers you peace of mind because without your concern, Wild Web West is continuously monitoring the health of your website and removing vulnerabilities that often appear from plugins that are compromised.