How much does a custom website cost?

Our Standard package (3-6 pages) runs $up to 2,000. Intermediate sites (6-15 pages) start at $5,000. Complex projects with custom functionality start at $5,000. All pricing includes discovery, design, development, testing, and full code handoff.

Do I own my website code?

Yes, completely. Once your project is finished, you receive the full source code. You can host it anywhere, modify it yourself, or hire any developer to make changes. There's no ongoing dependency on HTMLforme.

Are there monthly fees or subscriptions?

No. We charge a one-time project fee. There are no subscriptions, no contracts that renew automatically, and no hidden fees. You only pay for hosting (which you control) after the project is complete.

What is included in the project price?

All packages include custom design, hand-coded development, mobile responsiveness, basic SEO setup, contact form, cross-browser testing, deployment assistance, and full code handoff with documentation.

What areas do you serve?

We're based in Holly Ridge, NC and serve clients in Jacksonville, Wilmington, Surf City, and throughout coastal North Carolina. We also work with clients remotely anywhere in the US.

Services | HTMLforme Custom Web Development

How We Work

HTMLforme exists for clients who want clarity, stability, and control. You receive a professionally built website with a defined scope, a transparent process, and a clear endpoint.

There are no subscriptions, no contracts that renew automatically, and no proprietary systems you are forced to rely on. Once the project is complete, the site is fully yours.

Pricing

We offer straightforward project-based pricing. No hourly rates that spiral, no hidden fees.

Standard

up to $2,000

3–6 page marketing site. Ideal for professionals, small businesses, or personal brands who need a clean, fast, owned web presence.

Custom design & development
Mobile-responsive
Basic SEO setup
Contact form
Deployment assistance
Full code handoff

Intermediate

up to $5,000

6–15 pages with more complex requirements. Suitable for growing businesses needing multiple content sections, blog setup, or light interactivity.

Everything in Standard
Additional pages & sections
Blog or news integration
Advanced contact/intake forms
Performance optimization
Documentation for future edits

Complex

$5,000+

Dynamic projects with custom functionality, integrations, or larger scope. Quoted based on requirements.

Everything in Standard
Custom interactive features
Third-party integrations
Multi-section architecture
Extended support options
Priority scheduling

All pricing includes discovery, design, development, testing, and handoff. Contact us for a custom quote based on your specific needs.

What You Can Expect

One-time project pricing with a clearly defined deliverable
No hidden fees, upsells, or required add-ons
Direct communication throughout the build
A finished site you can keep, move, or modify freely

Our goal is to remove uncertainty from the web development process and replace it with confidence and predictability.

Phase 1: Planning Before Coding

We begin by defining exactly what is being built and why. This ensures the final product aligns with your needs and avoids scope creep or last-minute surprises.

Clear definition of site purpose and goals
Logical page structure and navigation
Hosting and deployment options explained in plain terms
Performance and longevity considerations

Phase 2: Thoughtful, Human-Centered Design

Design choices are made to support clarity, usability, and long-term maintainability—not trends or gimmicks.

Clean layouts that are easy for visitors to understand
Consistent typography and spacing
Responsive behavior across devices
Accessibility-aware structure

Phase 3: Hand-Coded Development

Your site is written by hand using standard, durable web technologies. This keeps the codebase understandable, portable, and future-proof.

Semantic HTML for clarity and search engines
Custom CSS without bloated frameworks
Minimal JavaScript, only where it adds real value
No templates, page builders, or vendor lock-in

Phase 4: Testing & Refinement

Before delivery, the site is reviewed to ensure it behaves consistently and performs reliably.

Cross-browser compatibility checks
Mobile and desktop verification
Performance and load-time tuning
Basic SEO and metadata validation

Phase 5: Straightforward Handoff

When the project is complete, ownership is transferred cleanly and completely.

Full source code delivered
Guidance on hosting or deployment if needed
Documentation for future edits
No ongoing dependency on HTMLforme

You are not locked into a relationship. You are empowered to move forward independently.

Back-End Services

Beyond front-end development, we build the server-side systems that power dynamic applications. These services are available as standalone projects or as extensions to your website build.

Core Infrastructure

Web server / request routing
App runtime / business logic
Database (SQL / NoSQL)
Cache / session store

User Management

Authentication (login, OAuth, SSO)
Authorization (roles, permissions)

API & Integration

API layer (REST / GraphQL)
Rate limiting / throttling
Webhooks / integrations

Data & Storage

File & media storage
Image / video processing
Search & indexing

Payments & Billing

Payments / billing
Subscriptions / invoicing

Communications

Email delivery
SMS / push notifications
Real-time messaging (WebSockets)

Operations & Monitoring

Analytics / event tracking
Logging / audit trails
Error tracking / monitoring
Background jobs / queues
Scheduled tasks (cron)

Security & DevOps

Security (TLS, WAF, secrets)
Feature flags / config
Backups / disaster recovery
CI/CD / deployment automation

Back-end services are scoped and priced per project. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

🖥️ Self-Hosting Option

Want true ownership? Host your website on a tiny, silent mini PC in your own home. We configure everything—you just plug it in. No subscriptions, no platform risk, no vendor lock-in.

Learn About Self-Hosting

Clear Process. No Surprises. Full Ownership.