What a £497 Website Should (and Shouldn’t) Include

You’ve seen them floating around: “professional website for £497!” Sounds like a deal, but what are you actually getting for that price?

At Mapletree Studio, we offer a clean, custom-built one-page site for £497. And while that’s amazing value, it’s not a magic wand. So let’s be crystal clear about what’s included… and what isn’t.

What You Should Get for £497

We’ll be honest: you can get a website for £497 that looks awful and runs slower than dial-up. Or you can get one that’s handcrafted, loads in milliseconds, and genuinely converts visitors.

Here’s what ours includes:

• A custom-designed one-page site tailored to your brand and message
• Built with speed and SEO at the core (hello Google rankings)
• Designed to work beautifully on mobile and desktop
• Integrated with a contact or enquiry form that actually delivers
• Hosted and deployed with no messy tech for you to touch
• Fully owned by you – no sneaky builders or monthly lock-ins

In short: no templates, no drag-and-drop fluff, and absolutely no fluff-filled plugins.

What You Shouldn’t Expect

Let’s be real, £497 doesn’t cover the kitchen sink. And if someone says it does, they’re either templating you to death or hiding extra fees down the line.

Here’s what’s not included (and shouldn’t be):

• Post-launch tweaks or changes, that’s covered by our Maintenance Plan
• Multi-page sites with blogs, case studies, and content galore
• Full e-commerce or booking systems
• Monthly SEO campaigns or ads
• Logo design, brand strategy, or photo shoots

What Happens After Launch?

Great question, and one most £497 offers don’t answer.

Once your site is live, you’ve got two options:

1. Keep it as-is

Perfect for small service businesses who just need to show up professionally and get enquiries.

2. Grow it with support

Want someone on hand for edits, fixes, or peace of mind? That’s where our Maintenance Plan comes in. For £47/month, we keep things running, secure, and up to date, while you focus on your business.

Need More Than a One-Pager?

If you’re ready to scale with blogs, SEO, and regular content, our Evergreen Package is for you.

It’s a streamlined bundle for businesses that want to:

• Build trust with fresh content
• Boost rankings over time
• Keep things consistent and scalable

No bloat. No bolt-ons. Just growth, the clean way.

So, Is £497 Right for You?

Let’s break it down:

The £497 site is perfect if you’re a…

• Tradesperson or local contractor
• Coach or consultant
• Freelancer or creative
• Small service-based business just starting out

You might need more if you want…

• A full sitemap with 5+ pages
• Monthly content updates
• Deep integrations or app-style features

And that’s where our custom quotes or Evergreen bundles come in.

Ready to Launch a Website That’s Actually Worth £497?

We build clean, minimal sites that load fast, rank well, and look the business. And yes, we actually reply to emails too.

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Because £497 should buy you more than a template. It should buy you a site you’re proud to share.