DIY, freelancer,
agency or us?
Four common ways to get a website for a salon, beauty brand or small business — what each one costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Prices are typical ranges, not quotes.
| Build it yourself | Freelance marketplace | Web agency | Eve Site Design | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | Platform plan only (about $0–$50 a month), plus your time | Anywhere from $50 to $1,000+, quality varies a lot | Usually $3,000–$15,000+ | $67–$299 one-time |
| Time to launch | Weeks of evenings and weekends | From a few days to several weeks | Usually 4–12 weeks | 3–5 business days |
| Who does the work | You | One freelancer, often found by luck | A team | A studio that does only this, since 2018 |
| Design | A template you adapt yourself | Depends on the person | Custom | 200+ ready-made designs or fully custom |
| Booking or shop setup | You set it up | Sometimes extra | Included, priced in | Included from the Customized package |
| Revisions | — | Often limited or paid | Set in the contract | Included in every package, about 24 hours per round |
| Who owns the site | You | Usually you | Check the contract | You — it lives on your own account |
| How to check them first | — | Marketplace reviews | Case studies, references | Trustpilot, Etsy and Shopify Partners ratings, 100+ live sites |
Which one fits you?
Build it yourself
You enjoy tinkering, have more time than budget, and a simple one-page site is enough.
Freelance marketplace
You can judge portfolios, write a clear brief and manage the project yourself.
Web agency
You need a large custom system, integrations or a full marketing team behind the site.
Eve Site Design
You want a professional store or booking site fast, at a fixed price, without managing the build.
Questions
Is a ready-made design worse than a custom one?
Not for most small businesses. A good ready-made design is already tested on real stores and is filled with your brand, photos and services. Custom design makes sense when you need a layout nobody else has.
Why is it so much cheaper than an agency?
We focus on one thing — small-business sites on Shopify, Wix and WordPress — and work from proven designs and a short questionnaire instead of long meetings. You pay for the website, not for the process.
Can I start with a ready-made design and upgrade later?
Yes. Many clients start with a ready-made design and later order changes or a custom redesign of the same site.
What if I already have a website?
We redesign existing Shopify, Wix and WordPress sites too, keeping your products, pages and domain.