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ohelloo vs Squarespace: which is right for your small business?

By Omar, founder, ohelloo · yes, we are one side of this comparison.

Our verdict: Squarespace is a good tool, but it still leaves the work to you. For most local owners, ohelloo is the easier choice: a site built for you, in your name, connected to your calls and bookings, and one local person to call when something needs changing. Pick Squarespace if you love designing it yourself.

Side by side

Squarespaceohelloo
Who you talk toA help center, or a support agent you have never metOmar, the person who built it, by text, email, phone or in person
Getting help and changesWhenever you find the time to do it yourselfText or email us and it gets done, often the same day. No ticket queue
Who builds itYou build it yourself, from templatesWe build it for you, from a free mockup
Upfront cost$0 to start$500–$900 one time, or $0 setup inside a package
Ongoing costAbout $16 a month paid yearly, or $25 month to month, for the basic plan (October 2026)Nothing for the site on its own beyond the web address and hosting in your name; packages from $249 a month
Time to go liveAs long as it takes youAbout 1 to 2 weeks after you approve the mockup
Who makes changesYouWe make changes for you (included in packages)
Who owns the web addressYou, if the web address is registered in your nameYou: the web address is always bought in your name
Calls, bookings and follow-upsScheduling and commerce tools, some on higher plans or as paid add-onsMissed-call texts, booking, quotes and follow-ups, set up and connected for you
Local helpNo: a large company with online supportYes: in person or by video, anywhere in the Kansas City area

Why local owners choose ohelloo

Local. We are in Kansas City. We can meet you at your shop, and we know the neighborhoods your customers come from.
Personal. You deal with Omar, the person who built your site, not a help center or an account manager. He knows your business.
Quick. Need your hours changed or a holiday special added? Text or email and it gets done, often the same day. No tickets, no queue.

When does each win?

Squarespace wins when

  • You love designing and want to build it all yourself
  • You have the time to keep it updated every week

ohelloo wins when

  • You would rather spend your time on the business than on the website
  • You want changes made for you, quickly, by someone you can meet
  • You need the phone, bookings and follow-ups working with the site
  • You want personal help from someone who knows Kansas City

Questions

Can you work with my existing Squarespace site?

Yes. If you like your Squarespace site, keep it. We connect it to your calls, bookings and follow-ups instead of replacing it.

Is Squarespace more expensive than having a site built?

Over a few years the costs can be similar. The real difference is who builds it and keeps it up to date.

How much does a website from ohelloo cost?

$500 to $900, one time, for a one-page site, with a free mockup first. Every package also includes a website, starting with Launch at $249 a month with no setup fee.

Sources

Last updated October 3, 2026, and checked again each quarter. Prices change, so check each company’s own pricing page before you buy.

  1. Squarespace pricing, as summarised by Startups.co.uk (2026)
  2. Our own prices: the ohelloo packages and services

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Say hello.

Tell us a little about your business and how customers reach you today. We will get back to you.

Email omar@ohelloo.com