Prime Systems Studio · Pricing guide
How Much Does a Website Cost in the Rio Grande Valley?
Short answer: for a small business in McAllen or the RGV, a professional website usually costs between $500 and $3,500 to build, plus a monthly fee for hosting and support. Where you land in that range depends on how many pages you need, whether it’s bilingual, and whether it has booking, online ordering or a custom system behind it.
Below is what each level includes, what the monthly fee pays for, and the questions to ask any web designer before you pay a deposit.
The four kinds of websites (and what they cost)
| What you need | Typical for | Our startup price | Monthly support |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-page site | New businesses, food trucks, single-service companies | $500 | $99/mo |
| Multi-page business site, English + Spanish | Contractors, restaurants, salons, clinics | $1,000 | $199/mo |
| Website + custom system | Businesses tracking jobs, clients or staff | $2,000 | $499/mo |
| Full custom platform | Multiple dashboards, integrations, automation | $3,500+ | $799+/mo |
These are Prime Systems Studio’s published prices. Other designers in the Valley price differently, so use the table to compare what’s included, not just the number.
What makes a website cost more
- Number of pages. A single page is fastest. Each service, location or menu page adds design and writing time.
- Two languages. In the RGV, many customers want Spanish. A real bilingual site means writing both versions, not running Google Translate.
- Booking, ordering or payments. Letting customers book, order or pay online adds setup and testing.
- Custom systems. Client portals, job trackers and dashboards are software, so they cost more than a brochure site — and usually save the most time.
- Content. If you need photos, video, drone footage or a logo, that’s added work.
What the monthly fee should cover
A website isn’t finished on launch day. The monthly fee typically pays for hosting, security updates, backups, fixing anything that breaks, and small changes like new prices, hours or photos. Ask exactly what’s included and how fast changes are made.
DIY builder vs. hiring a designer
Builders like Wix or Squarespace cost less up front, and they work if you have the time to design, write and keep the site updated yourself. Hiring a designer makes sense when your time is worth more running the business, when you need the site in two languages, or when you need booking, ordering or a custom system that a template can’t do well.
6 questions to ask before you pay a deposit
- Will I see a design or concept before I pay?
- Who owns the domain and the website?
- What exactly does the monthly fee include?
- Is there a contract, or can I cancel?
- Will the site be set up for Google (titles, Google Business Profile, Search Console)?
- Is Spanish written by a person, or machine-translated?
How we price at Prime Systems Studio
You get a free concept and quote first. Once you approve the design and scope, a 50% deposit starts development. No contracts — support is month to month.
FAQ
Is $500 enough for a real business website?
For a one-page site with your services, photos and a contact form, yes. Most growing businesses move to a multi-page site later.
Do I have to pay monthly?
Hosting always has a cost. Our monthly plans bundle hosting with maintenance and updates so you don’t have to manage it yourself.
How long does it take?
Your proposal sets the timeline before work starts. A one-page site is the fastest option.