HONEST PRICING IN AN INDUSTRY THAT HIDES IT

Most agencies make you sit through a sales call before they'll name a number. We think you deserve to know what things cost before you pick up the phone.

What Nobody Tells You About Hiring a Web Designer

We've heard the same stories from business owners across East Tennessee. Before you hire anyone — including us — here's what to watch for.

Your domain should be yours.

It's common practice for designers to register your domain in their name. If you ever want to leave, you're negotiating to get your own web address back. Some agencies in this area charge transfer fees. Others simply stop returning calls. At DropSites, your domain is registered in your name from day one. It's your business name — it should belong to you.

You should see it before you pay for it.

The standard industry process asks for a deposit before you've seen a single design. You're paying for a promise and hoping it matches what you imagined. We build your prototype first. You see your actual website — working, on a real screen — before you spend a dollar.

"Custom design" should mean custom.

A significant number of agencies install a pre-built template, swap the logo, and call it custom design — at custom prices. There's nothing wrong with templates, but you should know what you're paying for. Every DropSites project is built from scratch for your specific business.

Two Paths, One Standard

Own it outright, or let us manage it month to month. Either way, you get the same quality build and the same honest terms.

Take Ownership

Starting at $1,500

One-time payment

Your website, your property. We build it, hand over every file, and step aside. No monthly fees, no strings, no one standing between you and your own site.

  • Custom 3-page website
  • Mobile-first responsive design
  • Contact form + click-to-call
  • Local SEO foundation
  • Full source code delivered to you
  • Domain stays in your name — always
  • 30-day post-launch support

Ideal for: Business owners who want full control and have someone to handle future updates.

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Care Pro

$349/mo

Setup from $750 · 6-month minimum

Priority service for businesses that move fast. Same-day turnaround when you need it, a dedicated promo page every month, and a built-in exit guarantee if you ever want to leave.

  • Everything in Care Plus
  • 3 hours of edits per month
  • Priority turnaround — often same-day
  • 1 promo page or section per month
  • Exit Guarantee included
  • Quarterly strategy check-in

Ideal for: Active businesses running frequent promotions who need fast, reliable updates.

Go Pro

Looking for something simpler? Our Care Lite plan starts at $99/mo with hosting, uptime monitoring, and 30 minutes of edits per month. Same setup, lighter commitment. Ask us about it.

Commit to 12 months, pay less every month. Annual Care plans save you 10–15% — Care Lite drops to $89/mo, Care Plus to $179/mo, and Care Pro to $299/mo. Same service, lower price, no catch.

What You Won't Find in the Fine Print

No vanishing act.

The most common complaint about web designers — locally and nationally — is that they stop responding after the invoice clears. We guarantee a response within 4 hours during business days. If you're on a Care plan, you have a direct line to the person who built your site.

No surprise invoices.

The prices on this page are the prices you pay. We don't quote low and charge high. If something falls outside scope, we'll tell you before we do the work — not after. Our scope guardrails are shared upfront so everyone knows where the lines are.

No platform that can shut you down.

Some website builders restrict or prohibit certain industries in their terms of service. If your business falls outside their comfort zone, they can take your site offline with no warning. We deploy on open infrastructure with no content restrictions for lawful businesses. Your site stays up because it runs on systems you control.

No hostage situation. Ever.

Every Take Ownership client gets their full source code, deployment instructions, and an owner's guide. Every Care Pro client has a built-in Exit Guarantee — if you leave, we deliver everything within 72 hours. We earn your business every month. We don't trap you into it.

What's Included (And What Isn't)

Scope confusion is how projects go sideways. Here's exactly what every DropSites package covers, stated plainly, so there's nothing to misread later.

Included

  • Custom design built for your business
  • Mobile-first, responsive on every device
  • Contact form + click-to-call
  • Local SEO foundation (schema, meta, structure)
  • Domain registered in your name
  • 30-day post-launch support
  • 2 revision rounds (up to 60 minutes each)

Not Included

  • E-commerce / online ordering
  • Custom backend development
  • Ongoing content writing
  • Photography or videography
  • Domain registration fees (we help you set it up)

Common Add-Ons

These are the extras our clients ask about most. Everything is optional and clearly priced — no bundles you didn't ask for, no packages designed to pad the invoice.

$250/page

Additional Pages

About, Services, FAQ, or Contact pages. Bundle 3 for $600.

$300

Google Business Profile Tune-Up

Categories, descriptions, photos, and link cleanup. For many local businesses, this is the most valuable marketing you can do.

$200

Age Verification Gate

A customizable age-check screen for businesses that need one. Clean, fast, and ready for your compliance requirements.

$150

Review Booster Kit

A "Leave a Review" page, printable QR code, and placement guidance. Simple tools that make it easy for happy customers to say so publicly.

$200

Analytics Setup

GA4 and GTM installed, tracking calls, directions, and form submissions. Know what's working.

$50/mo

Exit Guarantee

Available on Care Lite and Care Plus plans. If you cancel, we deliver your full site package within 72 hours. Already included in Care Pro.

From $300

Copywriting

Don't have website copy ready? We'll write it for you. Includes headlines, page copy, and calls to action written for your business and your customers.

Common Questions

How long does a project take?

Most projects launch within 1-2 weeks after you approve the prototype. Industry-wide, fewer than 3% of web projects finish on time. We keep timelines short by building your prototype before you sign — so most of the work is already done when the clock starts.

How do revisions work?

Every project includes 2 revision rounds, up to 60 minutes each. That's enough for most clients because you've already seen and approved the prototype before work begins. If you need more, additional time is billed at $85/hour — and we'll always tell you before the meter starts.

What if I don't like the prototype?

Then you don't pay. The prototype is built before any money changes hands. If it's not what you're looking for, we part ways. No invoices, no awkward conversations. That's the whole point of showing you the work first.

Do I actually own my website?

Yes. Take Ownership clients receive their full source code, deployment guide, and owner's manual at launch. Care plan clients own their domain and content at all times — and with the Exit Guarantee, you can get your full site package within 72 hours if you ever decide to leave. We don't hold websites hostage. We don't hold domains hostage. You own what you pay for.

What about SEO?

Every package includes a local SEO foundation — proper page structure, meta tags, schema markup, and OpenGraph data. We won't promise you'll rank #1 on Google, because anyone making that guarantee is not being honest with you. What we will do is build a technically sound site that search engines can read, index, and surface for relevant local searches.

Can I switch packages later?

Yes. Many clients start with Take Ownership and later move to a Care plan when they want hands-off maintenance. Upgrading between Care tiers is simple — just let us know and the change takes effect on your next billing cycle.

Is there a minimum commitment for Care plans?

Care plans have a 6-month minimum. After that, you can cancel anytime with 30 days notice. If you have the Exit Guarantee, we deliver your full site package within 72 hours of cancellation.

Do you offer a discount for annual plans?

Yes. If you commit to 12 months upfront, you save 10–15% on your monthly rate. Care Lite drops from $99 to $89/mo, Care Plus from $199 to $179/mo, and Care Pro from $349 to $299/mo. The 6-month minimum still applies — the annual option just gets you a better rate for a longer commitment.

Do you work with businesses outside Knoxville?

Yes, we serve all of East Tennessee. While we're based in Knoxville, we work with businesses throughout the region.

Not Sure Which Package Fits?

Book a free walkthrough and we'll help you figure it out. No pressure, no sales pitch — just a straight conversation about what your business needs.

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