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Pay Monthly Websites for Small Business
A professional website without the big upfront bill. One flat monthly price covers design, hosting, SSL and upkeep, and you only start paying after you've approved your finished site.
Why pay monthly instead of upfront?
Buying a website the traditional way means a large payment before you've seen anything. Lindo's 2026 report on US web design agencies puts the median 5-page small business site at $3,850, and agencies commonly ask for a deposit before work starts. Hosting and changes are often billed on top.
A pay-monthly website turns that into a predictable operating cost. Your cash stays in the business, the price includes the things that usually get billed separately, and you aren't locked in.
What you get with Hively
- A website designed and built for you from a 10-minute form
- A private preview within 48 hours, and two free revision rounds
- Hosting and SSL included, with no separate hosting bill
- SEO setup and a mobile-friendly design
- 1 free edit every month; extra edits are $25
- No contract: cancel anytime in PayPal
The plan
5-Page Website
$99.99$69.99/mo
Normally $99.99/mo. Save 30% for life while you stay subscribed.
Black Friday/Cyber Monday offer: limited to 20 new signups in November.
- Up to 5 pages
- Hosting + SSL
- SEO setup
- Mobile-friendly
- Preview in 48 hours*
- 1 free edit per month, extra edits $25
$0 upfront. Pay through PayPal only after you approve your site. No contract, cancel anytime in PayPal.
What to check before choosing any monthly website company
Pay-monthly plans aren't all the same. Before you sign up anywhere, ask:
- Who owns the domain? It should be registered in your name. With Hively, it is. We never own your domain.
- Is there a contract or minimum term? Some providers lock you in for 12 months or more. Hively is month-to-month.
- When do I start paying? Many charge a setup fee or the first month upfront. Hively charges nothing until you approve the finished site.
- What do changes cost? Find out what's included and what each extra change costs. Ours is 1 free edit a month, then $25 per edit.
- What happens if I cancel? With Hively, your site stays live until the end of the paid month, then goes offline. There's no cancellation fee.
Who pay-monthly websites suit best
They're a strong fit for local service businesses, new businesses and owners who would rather not manage a website themselves. That includes contractors, cleaning companies, landscapers, restaurants and salons. If you need a large custom build or an online store, a quoted project may suit you better; email support@hivelymedia.com and we'll tell you honestly.
For a full breakdown of the alternatives, read how much a small business website costs in 2026.
Common questions
What is a pay-monthly website?
A website you rent rather than buy outright. The provider designs, builds and hosts it for a monthly fee instead of a large upfront payment. With Hively, the fee also includes SSL, upkeep and 1 free edit per month.
Do I own my website if I pay monthly?
You own your domain name, always. The site itself is built and hosted by Hively as part of your plan, so if you cancel, it goes offline at the end of the paid month. Your domain stays yours.
Is there a minimum term?
No. Hively is month-to-month with no contract. Cancel anytime in PayPal.
When does billing start?
Only after you approve your finished site. There's no deposit or setup fee.
Tell us about your business in about 10 minutes. We build your site and send a private preview within 48 hours, and you pay only if you love it.
Get My Free Preview*Pending your approval and any revision requests.