Cost & Timeline
How much does a website cost in Boise?
Our custom website packages start at $1,550 for up to 5 pages (Launch), then $2,450 for 6–10 pages (Grow), $3,250 for 11–15 pages (Pro) and from $4,850 for 16–20+ pages with booking, CRM or advanced e-commerce (Platform). Web apps and dashboards start at $4,850 and are custom quoted. For a wider look at market prices, read our guide: How much does a website cost in Boise?
How long does it take to build a website?
Most custom websites launch in 3–6 weeks, depending on size and how quickly content and feedback come together. Ready-made niche sites can be live in 48 hours.
What does a ready-made website cost?
Ready-made niche websites are $249/mo with no upfront cost. They include dozens of pages of pre-written, SEO-optimized content, the HighLevel CRM, and exclusive rights in your service area. We currently offer them for HVAC, plumbing, electricians, painters, chiropractic and physical therapy.
Are there ongoing costs after launch?
Hosting & Care starts at $20/mo and includes managed hosting plus simple monthly text and image changes. Higher support plans add more time. Your domain renewal is a small yearly cost. The optional Marketing Add-on is $20/mo on custom sites (normally $97/mo).
Our Platform & WordPress
Why is your platform faster and more secure than WordPress?
Sites on our platform are static, pre-built pages served from a global network. There's no public database, login page or plugins on the live site, so pages load faster and there's far less for attackers to target or for you to patch.
Can I still get a WordPress site?
Yes. We still build and host WordPress when it's the right fit for a project, for example when you rely on a specific plugin or workflow. We'll tell you honestly which option suits you.
Can you move my site off WordPress?
Yes. We rebuild your site on our platform, carry over your content and redirect your old pages so you keep the Google rankings you've earned.
Will I be able to edit my own site?
Yes. On our platform you describe a change in plain English, like "swap this photo" or "update our hours," and see it live. Every custom site also comes with video training on editing. If you'd rather not touch it, simple monthly changes are included in Hosting & Care.
SEO & Getting Found
Will my new website rank on Google?
Every site we build includes on-page SEO best practices, local business schema, fast load times and content written around real searches. Rankings also depend on your Google Business Profile and reviews, and we'll help you set those up. Nobody can honestly guarantee a #1 spot.
What happens to my SEO when you redesign my site?
We map your old pages to the new ones and set up redirects, so the rankings and links you've built carry over instead of disappearing at launch.
Do you set sites up for AI search like ChatGPT?
Yes. Structured data (schema), clean code, llms.txt and AI-crawler-ready output come standard on our platform, so search engines and AI assistants can understand and cite your business.
Hosting & Support
Do you host websites?
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Do I own my website and domain?
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What is the Marketing Add-on?
It's the HighLevel CRM, set up for your business: SMS, email and voicemail marketing, booking, pipelines, automated review requests, funnels, forms, two-way messaging and AI conversation automation. It's included free with ready-made sites and $20/mo on custom sites (normally $97/mo).
Web Apps & Dashboards
What's the difference between a website and a web app?
A website tells people about your business and brings in leads. A web app does work for your business: customers log in, book, track orders or see their data, and your team runs operations from a dashboard. We build both, and often connect them.
Can you build a custom dashboard or client portal?
Yes. We built FLD Transport's owner portal, with live GPS tracking, driver messaging and a photo timeline, and a real-time operations platform used nightly by a multi-location hospitality group.
How much does a web app cost, and how long does it take?
Web apps and dashboards start at $4,850 and are custom quoted. We plan them in phases, usually with a first working version in 6–12 weeks, then add features as you use it.
Can you connect to my CRM, booking or payment system?
Usually, yes. Booking, CRM setup and e-commerce are part of our larger packages, and custom apps are built around the tools you already use. We'll confirm what's possible on the first call.
Working With Us
Do you only work with Treasure Valley businesses?
Most of our clients are in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Eagle, Star and Kuna, and we love meeting in person. We also work with clients across the U.S. and have built sites for businesses in the UK.
What's your process?
Four steps: a discovery call, then planning and custom design mockups for your approval, then the build with SEO, speed and device testing, then launch. After launch we stay on as your hosting and support partner.
Do I need to have my content written?
No. We build a content plan with you and write pages around the searches your customers actually make. If you have copy and photos, we'll use them.
Do you offer white-label web design for agencies?
Yes, and we have for over a decade. Agencies, IT firms, MSPs and consultants get wholesale rates starting at 25% off retail, up to 50% after their fifth referral, under NDA and non-compete. All work is 100% U.S.-based.
How long has buildplatform been around?
Since 2000. We're based in Meridian, have built thousands of sites, and host more than 400 today.
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