Kykstart offers one simple plan at $499 one-time, plus $199/year for hosting and support (first year included). Here's everything that's included:
The $199/year renewal covers hosting, SSL certificate, uptime monitoring, basic content updates, and email support.
We flip the script on web design. Instead of pitching you first, we build your website first — then show it to you, ready to go. The process is simple:
We're built for speed. Once your domain is registered and DNS access is available, your site can typically go live in as little as 48 hours. Domain registration and DNS propagation may require additional time, but we guide you through the entire process.
Relying solely on Google or Facebook is risky. Google recently shut down all free business sites, and platforms can change or remove your listing overnight. A website is an asset you own and control 100%. Plus, Google's new AI search pulls answers from real websites — if you don't have one, you won't be part of those recommendations. The best strategy is both: a strong Google Profile and your own website working together.
Traditional agencies typically charge $3,000–$8,000 for a custom site. We're $499 one-time because we've prebuilt most of the work using industry-specific templates. That includes your first year of hosting and support — then it's just $199/year after that, less than $17/month. Think about it: if your website brings in just one extra customer per month, it pays for itself many times over. A single catering gig, one tree removal job, or one HVAC repair easily covers the cost. The real question isn't "Can I afford a website?" — it's "Can I afford to remain invisible online?"
That's exactly why we built this service. We handle everything: design, setup, domain connection, and SEO. Once live, updating your site is as easy as filling in a form — change a price, update your hours, or add a photo. Our Field-Level Editor locks the design so you can't accidentally break anything. If you can send an email, you can update your website. And if you'd rather not? Just send us a quick message, and we'll make the change for you.
What's the first thing a referred customer does? They Google your business name. If nothing shows up — or just an empty listing — it raises doubts. A website validates those referrals and shows you're a legitimate, professional operation. It also opens you up to entirely new customers outside your referral network, like a second funnel of leads you're currently missing. Keep your referrals, and let your website capture the ones who don't know you yet.
An outdated website can actually be worse than no website — it signals to customers that you don't care about your business. We can replace your old site entirely with a modern, mobile-friendly design that actually converts visitors into customers. We'll even help migrate your domain so nothing breaks during the transition. Think of it as a full renovation, without the headache.
A professional domain name is essential, and domain setup assistance is included. You register and own the domain yourself — we provide guidance to help you through the process and handle all the DNS configuration for you. Hosting is included as part of the $199/year annual renewal (first year included with your $499 setup).
You do. 100%. Once the project is complete, all the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code for your website belongs to you. There's no lock-in, no proprietary platform, and no hostage situation. You're free to take it anywhere.
The $499 setup fee is a one-time payment for your website build. After that, there's a $199/year renewal for hosting, SSL, uptime monitoring, and basic content updates — but your first year is included, so you won't see that charge until month 12. That's less than $17/month. The only other ongoing cost is your domain renewal (typically $10–$15/year) which you pay directly to the domain registrar.
Our setup fees are one-time, non-refundable payments. Due to the custom design and development work involved, we cannot offer refunds once website customization has begun for your project. We encourage you to review your preview thoroughly during the approval step before committing.
Our process is collaborative. You'll receive a live preview of your website and can request adjustments before going live. We want you to love it — no guesswork or wireframes. Just see it, tell us what to tweak, and we'll make it happen.
You absolutely can! But here's the difference: with those tools, you're paying a monthly subscription forever and doing all the work yourself — picking templates, writing copy, configuring settings, learning their editor. With Kykstart, we do all of that for you, and you pay once. No monthly fees, no learning curve, and you own the code outright. We're designed for busy local business owners who want results, not another project on their to-do list.
Just send us an email at hello@kykstart.com with a quick note about your business. We'll take it from there — no forms, no phone calls, no commitment. We'll share a preview of your website and you can decide if it's the right fit.