The Truth About Website Costs
No Website vs DIY vs Builder vs Agency vs BishopTech
Everyone says their solution is "best." Let's look at the actual numbers, features, and long-term costs. No marketing BS—just facts.
No Website
Losing $4K+/mo
DIY Builder
Time sink, limited
Site Builder
Expensive, restricted
Agency
$47K over 3 years
BishopTech
Best value + features
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
The complete breakdown—no hidden costs, no fine print
| Feature | No Website | DIY | Site Builder | Agency | BishopTech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Investment | $0 But losing $4K+/month | $0-500 Your time = $$$ | $500-2,000 Setup fees + template | $5,000-15,000 High upfront cost | $649 Complete setup |
| Monthly Cost | $0 Missing revenue instead | $29-299/mo + hosting, plugins, apps | $100-500/mo Hosting + features | $500-2,000/mo Maintenance retainer | $199-400/mo All-inclusive |
| Setup Time | - N/A | 30-90 days Learning curve | 7-14 days Template customization | 60-120 days Project timeline | 48 hours Guaranteed |
| Custom Design | No - | Template Looks generic | Limited Template constraints | Yes Custom design | Yes Built for your business |
| Admin Dashboard | No - | No Manage via their platform | Basic Limited control | Maybe Add $5K-10K | Full System CRM + more included |
| 24/7 Voice Agents | No - | No Not available | No Not available | Add $500+/mo Separate service | Included Full Package |
| Lead Management CRM | Manual Spreadsheets | No Buy separately | Basic forms Email notifications | Custom Add $3K-8K | Full CRM Included |
| SEO & Content | None - | DIY You write everything | Limited Basic SEO tools | Add $1K+/mo SEO retainer | Auto-generated 3+ posts/month |
| Custom Integrations | N/A - | Limited Pre-built only | Limited App marketplace | Custom Add $1K-5K each | Unlimited Included |
| Mobile Responsive | N/A - | Basic Template dependent | Yes Mobile-friendly | Yes Custom responsive | Advanced Mobile-first |
| Analytics Dashboard | No - | Basic Google Analytics only | Basic Platform analytics | Custom Add $500-2K/mo | Real-time Full dashboard |
| Email Campaigns | Manual - | Add $50+/mo Mailchimp, etc | Add $50+/mo Integration needed | Add $300+/mo Separate service | Included Built-in system |
| Custom Software | N/A - | No Not possible | No Template limitations | Yes $10K-50K per feature | Included Monthly dev hours |
| Support | N/A - | Google it Community forums | Email only Slow response | Dedicated Business hours | Priority 4-hour response |
| Updates & Maintenance | N/A - | Manual Your responsibility | Auto Platform updates | Manual Retainer required | Auto Always current |
Real Costs Over 3 Years
Including all the hidden fees and add-ons
| Timeframe | DIY | Site Builder | Agency | BishopTech |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | $500 | $1,500 | $10,000 | $649 |
| Year 1 | $2,879 | $7,500 | $23,000 | $5,449 |
| Year 2 | $2,879 | $4,500 | $12,000 | $4,800 |
| Year 3 | $2,879 | $4,500 | $12,000 | $4,800 |
| 3-Year Total | $8,637 | $16,500 | $47,000 | $15,049 |
DIY Builders Hidden Costs
- Premium themes: $50-200
- Email marketing: $50-300/mo
- CRM software: $50-200/mo
- Booking system: $30-100/mo
- Analytics tools: $30-100/mo
- Your time: 10-20 hrs/mo
Site Builders Hidden Costs
- Premium hosting: $100-300/mo
- SSL certificate: $50-200/yr
- Premium plugins: $100-500/mo
- Maintenance: 5-10 hrs/mo
- Updates & fixes: $50-200/mo
- SEO tools: $100-500/mo
Agencies Hidden Costs
- Scope creep: +20-50% of quote
- Revisions: $100-200/hr
- Urgent fixes: $150-300/hr
- Feature additions: $2K-10K each
- Monthly retainer: $500-2K/mo
- SEO retainer: $1K-3K/mo
Why Businesses Switch to BishopTech
Real stories from businesses who tried other solutions first
"We were paying $1,500/mo to an agency just for hosting and 'maintenance.' BishopTech gave us more features for $400/mo and we actually own our platform."
"Spent 6 months trying to build on Wix. Looked terrible, didn't work on mobile, no real lead tracking. BishopTech had us up in 48 hours with everything I needed."
The Bottom Line
Same features as a $47K agency build. Better support than DIY. More flexibility than site builders. For $15K over 3 years.
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