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Monthly Cost & Predictability
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Hosting, security & edits included
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Unpredictable hourly bills ($85–$150/hr) every time you need help
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$1,000 – $3,000+/mo with long 12-month contracts
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Turnaround on Website Edits
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Within 24 Hours
Just send a quick email or text
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Days or weeks—if they are still available
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5–10 business days through an account manager
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Hosting & Mobile Speed
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High-Speed Cloud Hosting
99.9% uptime + automatic daily backups
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Cheap shared hosting that slows down over time
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Often weighed down by heavy tracking scripts
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Email & Quote Form Delivery
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Full SPF, DKIM & DMARC
Leads & estimates land in the inbox
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Rarely set up; form leads often vanish into spam
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Charged as an extra technical IT fee
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Ongoing Maintenance
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100% Handled For You
You never have to touch a dashboard
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Left on your shoulders once the site launches
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Bundled with expensive retainers you may not need
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Local Accountability
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Dedicated Midwest Team
Focused on KS & MO small businesses
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Hit-or-miss communication during work hours
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Passed around between junior account reps
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