Thoughtful websites for local businesses
A better website,
built in one hit.
A turnkey website for $300 — up to ten pages, full ecommerce, 4K drone footage and professional photography. Thoughtfully built, completely owned by you.
- $300 build
- You own the code
- No agency retainer
Owner operated
You talk to the builder, not a sales team.
Local first
Made for the businesses down the street.
Made to grow
Ecommerce and AI when you're ready.
The workbench
Websites we've built
A small, honest portfolio. Concepts are labelled clearly.
The starter package
Everything the $300 build includes
Included in the $300 build
- Up to ten core pages
- Full ecommerce store
- 4K drone footage
- Professional photography
- Custom responsive design
- Mobile and tablet optimization
- Contact and lead forms
- Basic search optimization
- Social links
- Analytics readiness
- Domain connection guidance
- Collaborator setup
- Complete ownership and handover
Separately scoped
These live outside the starter, and we quote them clearly.
- Extensive copywriting
- Complex integrations
- Artificial intelligence features
- Ongoing content support
Ownership
Your account. Your card. Your code.
You open the platform account. You pay with your own card. You invite One Hit Web as a collaborator, and you can remove that access at any time. No hostage websites, ever.
- 1You open the platform account
- 2You use your own payment card
- 3You invite One Hit Web as a collaborator
- 4You may remove collaborator access at any time
You own
- The website
- The code
- The domain
- The store
- All customer information
No agency lock-in. No maintenance fee.
Ecommerce ready
Every website can grow into a store
Not included in the $300 starter — scoped separately based on catalogue size.
What we can add
- Product catalogues and variants
- Secure checkout
- Payment configuration
- Shipping and tax rules
- Customer emails
- Order tracking
- Fulfilment workflows
A small product shop and a large catalogue require different amounts of work.
We quote ecommerce separately once we understand your inventory, shipping needs, and payment setup. You'll get a clear number before we start.
Optional upgrade
A future ready website, when you're ready
Not included in the $300 starter.
Artificial intelligence upgrade
An AI assistant that answers customer questions in your voice, escalates to a human when it should, and grows with your business as your knowledge base grows.
- Embedded chatbot
- Updatable knowledge base
- Approved response guardrails
- Frequently asked question handling
- Lead capture
- Human escalation for sensitive or uncertain questions
- Clear expansion path for future capabilities
Hi! I can answer questions about hours, menu, and bookings — or hand you to the owner if you'd like.
Can I book a table for six this Saturday?
The process
Four steps, one hit
Choose a direction
We agree on the look, tone, and structure that fits your business.
Provide content
You send words, photos, and details using our simple intake.
Build and review
We build the website and walk you through one structured review.
Launch and own
We connect your domain, invite you as owner, and hand it over.
Straight pricing
What it actually costs
The whole picture
< $500
Estimated first year, all in.
$300 build + your own $40 / month platform account. After launch you can downgrade to $20 / month — or a free plan if your site is fully streamlined.
Start my websiteWhat $40 / month gives you
A modern platform doing the heavy lifting.
Your monthly plan is paid to the platform, not to us. It keeps the website fast, secure, and ready to evolve — with build credits included for ongoing improvements as your business grows.
- Modern AI powered hosting platform
- Fast, secure cloud infrastructure
- SSL security and automatic backups
- Scalable performance as you grow
- Complete ownership of your website and code
- Connect your own custom domain
- Powerful backend — update text, images, team, blog, portfolio, and more without a rebuild
- Future ready: ecommerce, customer portals, databases, AI features
- Integrations with Stripe, HubSpot, Google Analytics, and more
- Monthly build credits for ongoing improvements
How the studio works
Our operating model, in plain view
No mystery. Just how we run the business.
Ideal customer
Local service businesses, independent professionals, owner operated companies, and new ventures with an outdated website or no credible website.
Entry offer
A tightly defined five page website for $300.
Revenue ladder
Starter website, followed by separately priced ecommerce, artificial intelligence, additional pages, content support, requested changes, and priority standby service.
Delivery system
A repeatable intake form, adaptable layouts, clear content requirements, defined scope, and one structured review.
Lead generation
Direct local outreach, before and after examples, referrals, community groups, and partnerships with complementary service providers.
Measurement
Track actual platform credits, production hours, revision time, and gross margin across the first ten builds. Adjust pricing or separate complex work based on evidence.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
What does the $300 package include?
Up to five core pages, custom responsive design, mobile and tablet optimization, contact and lead forms, basic search optimization, social links, analytics readiness, domain connection guidance, collaborator setup, and complete ownership handover.
Do I own the website and the code?
Yes, completely. The website, the code, the domain, the store, and all customer information belong to you.
What is the $40 monthly platform account?
It's your own account with the website platform. You pay the platform directly, using your card. It includes fast, secure cloud hosting, SSL, automatic backups, a powerful backend to update content without a rebuild, integrations like Stripe, HubSpot, and Google Analytics, and monthly build credits. After launch you can downgrade to $20 / month, or a free plan if your site is fully streamlined — keeping estimated first year cost under $500.
How do future website changes work?
You email or message us. Most major requested changes cost approximately $25 to $50. Small tweaks are quick.
Why is there no maintenance fee?
You already pay the platform for hosting and infrastructure. We don't add a monthly retainer on top. You only pay when you actually need work done.
What is priority standby service?
An optional $100 per month arrangement for clients who need a fast response window. Cancel any time.
How is ecommerce priced?
Separately. A small product shop and a large catalogue take very different amounts of work. We quote it clearly once we understand your setup.
What about the AI upgrade?
The chatbot, knowledge base, guardrails, lead capture, and human escalation are optional and quoted separately from the starter build.
What will you need from me?
Your business details, a rough sense of the pages you want, your words and photos, and one round of clear feedback during review.
When does the website launch?
Usually within two to three weeks of receiving your content. We agree on the date together before we start.
Final action
Upgrade your business today.
Tell us a little about your business. We'll reply with a plan, a timeline, and a straight answer on cost.