Us, a freelancer, an agency or doing it yourself?
An honest side-by-side of the four ways small businesses usually get a website and social media.
| Hashtag It Right | Freelancer | Traditional agency | DIY website builder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-page website | $799, fixed | Varies, usually quoted per project | Often several thousand dollars | $15–$40 a month, plus your time |
| Time to launch | 10 business days | Depends on their availability | Often 4 to 12 weeks | However long it takes you |
| Meetings needed | None | Several calls | Kick-off, reviews and sign-off | None, you do it all |
| Who writes the words | We do | Usually you | They do, at extra cost | You do |
| Design | Industry-specific, designer-reviewed | Depends on the person | High | Template-based |
| Monthly social content | From $599 a month | Typically $300–$1,500 a month | Typically $1,500+ a month | Your evenings and weekends |
| Prices shown upfront | Yes | Rarely | Rarely | Yes |
Freelancer, agency and builder figures are typical market ranges in 2026. Individual providers vary.
Choosing the right option.
Is it cheaper to build a website myself?
A website builder costs less in cash, but you write, design and maintain everything yourself. Our Launch website is $399 once, with design and copy done for you.
Why are you more affordable than a traditional agency?
We sell fixed packages instead of custom projects. There are no account managers, no meetings and no office overheads in your price, so you pay for the work itself.
Should I hire a freelancer or a studio?
A good freelancer can be great value. A studio like ours gives you fixed prices, fixed timelines and consistent quality without depending on one person's availability.
See your new homepage before you pay a cent.
Tell us about your business and we will design your homepage within 2 business days. Free, with no obligation and no sales call.