{"id":12,"date":"2010-07-22T02:43:27","date_gmt":"2010-07-22T06:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.competenow.wpengine.com\/nsite\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2026-08-05T12:52:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T16:52:13","slug":"web-design","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/startcompeting.com\/web-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Web Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-wpsp-faq wpsp-faq__outer-wrap wpsp-block-5eaa20a7 wpsp-faq-icon-row wpsp-faq-layout-accordion wpsp-faq-expand-first-false wpsp-faq-inactive-other-true wpsp-faq-equal-height\" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/startcompeting.com\/web-design\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much does it cost to build a website?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The cost to build a website completely depends on the size and functionality needed. 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We offer fully customized websites in WordPress and Shopify. Our process starts with wireframing the layout of the website and determining all functionality needed. Our graphic designers put together mockups of the website incorporating your brand and vision. From there we will develop the website and ensure it is easy for you to update once the website is launched. 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Websites can always be improved and your business should always have an experienced web designer to make content updates, design improvements and keep your <a href=\"https:\/\/startcompeting.com\/website-hosting\/\">website up to date and secure<\/a>.<\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wpsp-faq-child wpsp-faq-child__outer-wrap wpsp-block-2ac31b82\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-child__wrapper\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-item\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-questions-button wpsp-faq-questions\"><span class=\"wpsp-icon wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-icon-active wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-question\">How much should a small business spend on a website?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpsp-faq-content\"><span><p>A small business should spend the amount they can afford on a website. 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