Comparison · updated
ohelloo vs a web design agency: which is right for your small business?
Side by side
| An agency | ohelloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Who you talk to | Often an account manager, passing requests to a team | Omar, the person who built it, by text, email, phone or in person |
| Getting help and changes | Often queued behind bigger clients, or billed per change | Text or email us and it gets done, often the same day. No ticket queue |
| Who builds it | A team designs and builds it for you | We build it for you, from a free mockup |
| Upfront cost | Usually a larger project fee, quoted per project | $500–$900 one time, or $0 setup inside a package |
| Ongoing cost | Varies: hosting, care plans or retainers | Nothing for the site on its own beyond the web address and hosting in your name; packages from $249 a month |
| Time to go live | Usually weeks to months | About 1 to 2 weeks after you approve the mockup |
| Who makes changes | The agency, often billed per change or on a plan | We make changes for you (included in packages) |
| Who owns the web address | Check the contract: make sure the web address and site are in your name | You: the web address is always bought in your name |
| Calls, bookings and follow-ups | Custom design, branding and marketing services | Missed-call texts, booking, quotes and follow-ups, set up and connected for you |
| Local help | Sometimes, though bigger agencies often work with clients far and wide | Yes: in person or by video, anywhere in the Kansas City area |
Why local owners choose ohelloo
When does each win?
An agency wins when
- You need a large custom site with many pages and features
- You want a full brand identity or big ad campaigns, and have the budget
ohelloo wins when
- You want to deal with one person, not an account manager and a team
- You need changes made quickly, without waiting in line behind bigger clients
- You want a clear site live in about two weeks, at a price agreed in writing
- You want your calls, bookings and follow-ups handled too
Talk to a real person in Kansas City. A 15-minute call is usually enough to tell what you need, and every price is agreed in writing first.
See what a website from us includesQuestions
How do I know if I need an agency?
If you need dozens of custom pages, a new brand or ongoing advertising, an agency may fit. If you need customers to find your hours, services and a way to call or book, a simple site does the job.
Will I own my website either way?
You should. With us the web address is always bought in your name. With anyone, check the contract before you sign.
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.
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