Choose Around the Work Your Team Needs to Do
WordPress can suit a business that needs publishing tools, multiple editors, or features from its plugin ecosystem. Its official feature overview describes publishing, user management, themes, and extensions. Custom development can suit a business that wants a specific design and a team responsible for maintaining it.
Before choosing, list who will update the site, what customers need to do, and which outside systems it must connect to. Ask each provider to demonstrate those tasks on a relevant project.
Compare Responsibilities, Not Platform Labels
| Decision | What to ask |
|---|---|
| Content updates | Can our staff make the changes we need? Who reviews and publishes them? |
| Maintenance | Who handles updates, hosting, backups, and broken integrations? |
| Performance | Can we inspect the actual site on a phone and see dated measurements? |
| Cost | What do the build, hosting, licensed tools, and ongoing support cost? |
| Handoff | What files, credentials, and rights do we receive when we leave? |
Neither a platform name nor a screenshot establishes the quality of a finished website. Ask to use the form, navigate services, and review the maintenance agreement before deciding.
What You Own With Clear Cut Digital
Our managed websites start at $185/month for up to five standard pages. We include forms, normal website copywriting, hosting, and routine content edits. The initial term is 12 months, followed by month-to-month service. You own your domain and the content you provide; Clear Cut Digital retains the code. The managed site goes offline when service ends.
Our one-time builds start at $4,000 for up to five standard pages. After payment in full, you own the completed website and project-specific code we create. We provide production-ready source code and access reasonably needed to operate or transfer the site. Third-party software and assets remain subject to their own licenses. Hosting and ongoing support are optional.
Compare the complete pricing and terms, including additional pages and ecommerce.
See a Relevant Example
NH Tint’s owner described the previous website as difficult to update. His feedback on the replacement focuses on easier maintenance and the experience of his clients. Visit NH Tint’s website to judge the work yourself.
If you want help choosing an approach, request a website quote. Tell us about your business and the tasks your website needs to support; we will clarify the scope before recommending a build.
