Get a professional website without paying thousands upfront.
PrepareSite builds selected small-business websites with no upfront website build fee. You only pay for the yearly managed website plan that keeps your site online, secure, editable, and ready for customers.
Simple business websites only. Selected businesses only. No ecommerce, booking systems, or custom software included in the free build.
A better way for small businesses to get online
Most small businesses need a professional website, but paying $3,000 to $5,000 upfront is not always realistic. PrepareSite makes it easier by building your website on our managed platform, reducing the upfront cost while keeping your website professional, fast, and easy to manage.
No large upfront build fee
Skip the $3,000 to $5,000 upfront website build. Your professional site is prepared as part of the program.
Managed platform included
Hosting, SSL, backups, and basic platform maintenance are handled for you on the PrepareSite platform.
Professional design prepared fast
We use proven layouts and content structures to prepare a polished website quickly.
Built for local businesses that need a clean, professional website fast.
Not for
Not designed for complex custom apps, large ecommerce stores, advanced booking systems, or custom integrations as part of the free build.
See what your website could look like
Cleaning Company Website
A modern website for local cleaning businesses with service pages, quote request form, trust sections, and service area information.
Contractor Website
A strong website for renovation, roofing, flooring, landscaping, or home-service businesses that need to show services clearly and generate quote requests.
Barber / Salon Website
A clean, stylish website for beauty and personal care businesses that need services, pricing, location, and booking call-to-action sections.
Consultant Website
A professional website for consultants, coaches, and service professionals who need credibility and lead generation.
Some examples may be website concepts created to show what your business website could look like. Real client projects are shown only when permission is available.
Built from real small-business website experience
PrepareSite is built from real website work for real clients. We use proven layouts, content structures, and design patterns to help small businesses launch professional websites faster and more affordably.
Home services
Local service business
A clean multi-page site focused on calls and quote requests. Project details available on request.
Salon & beauty
Personal care business
A stylish site with services, pricing, and a clear booking call to action. Project details available on request.
Consulting
Professional services
A credibility-focused site built for lead generation. Project details available on request.
How the Free Website Program works
Apply
Tell us about your business, your website needs, and whether you already have a domain.
We review your business
We check if your project is a good fit for the program. This offer is designed for simple professional business websites.
You reserve your spot
If accepted, you pay the yearly managed website plan. Founding client price is $250/year.
You send your business details
We collect your logo, services, photos, contact details, domain information, and preferred style.
We prepare your website
We build your website on the PrepareSite managed website platform and prepare the first version for review.
You review and launch
You get one revision round, then we connect your domain and launch the website.
You manage your website
You get CMS access so you can manage basic content. If you want ongoing edits, SEO, or content help, you can add a monthly care plan.
What you get with the yearly managed website plan
- Professional 1–5 page website
- Managed hosting
- CMS access
- SSL certificate
- Basic backups
- Mobile-friendly design
- Contact form
- Basic launch SEO setup
- Domain connection support
- Basic platform maintenance
- One revision round before launch
Possible pages
- Home
- About
- Services
- Contact
- Service Area / Extra Service Page
Clear limits, no surprises
These can be quoted separately if needed.
Why would we build the website with no upfront build fee?
We want to earn long-term relationships with small businesses. Many business owners need a professional website but do not want to spend thousands upfront. PrepareSite lets us help more businesses launch quickly through our managed website platform. Some clients may later hire us for updates, SEO, content, ecommerce, or custom features, but you are not required to buy extra services to apply.
Your website runs on the PrepareSite managed platform
You own
- Domain
- Business name
- Logo
- Content
- Uploaded images
- Form submissions and leads
PrepareSite owns
- Platform
- Source code
- Design system
- Reusable templates
- Hosting setup
- Deployment system
If you cancel, you can export your content, media, and leads. Source code is not included. Optional migration or static export services may be available separately.
Simple yearly pricing
Founding Client Plan
Limited founding client spots- Website build included
- Managed hosting
- CMS access
- SSL
- Backups
- Contact form
- Basic platform maintenance
- 1–5 page website
- One revision round
Regular Plan
Includes the same yearly managed website platform plan after the founding offer ends.
Apply NowNeed more after launch?
Small Updates Plan
Starting at $49/month
For businesses that want help with occasional website edits.
Website Care Plan
Starting at $99/month
For businesses that want ongoing support, updates, monitoring, and priority help.
Growth Plan
Starting at $199/month
For businesses that want SEO, content, Google Business Profile help, and improvement strategy.
Custom Work
Quoted separately
For ecommerce, booking systems, custom features, automations, or integrations.
Frequently asked questions
Apply for a free website build
Tell us about your business. If it is a good fit, we will send the next steps to reserve your founding client spot.
Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. We review each business to make sure the project is a good fit.
Ready to get your business website prepared for launch?
Professional website build included. Managed website plan: $250/year. Regular price: $399/year.