Short answer: In Puerto Rico, a professional website for a small business typically costs between $500 and $10,000, depending on what you need. A one-page landing page runs $500 to $2,000. A custom multi-page site with AI built in runs $2,000 to $10,000. An online store starts around $5,000. On top of that come small, recurring costs: the domain ($10 to $25 a year) and hosting ($10 to $50 a month). Your exact price depends on your project, and at Kernelis Studio we give it to you clearly in a free consultation.
What determines the price?
No single price exists, because no two businesses are alike. Here is what moves the needle:
- Number of pages. A landing page costs less than an eight-page site.
- Custom design or template. A template is cheaper up front; a custom design costs more and delivers more.
- Features. Forms, bookings, online payments, and AI chatbots add value and cost.
- Online store. E-commerce adds catalog, payments, and automation.
- Languages. A bilingual site (Spanish and English) widens your reach.
- Content. Professional copy and photos raise the result.
Template vs. custom design: the real difference
Platforms like Wix or Squarespace cost $0 to $50 a month. They're fast and cheap to start, and for some businesses they're enough. But they carry a hidden cost: limited customization, weak SEO, slow on mobile, and above all, you never own your site.
A custom site costs more up front, but it's yours: fast, optimized for search engines and for AI, and built to grow with you.
We see it all the time. One of our clients spent more than a year on a template without ever getting their site to work or reflect their business. When we rebuilt it from scratch, it went live in 3 days, bilingual and with AI. The template looked like the cheap option. It cost them a year.
How much does an online store cost?
A professional online store starts around $5,000 and rises with your catalog, payment integrations, and automation. It's a bigger investment because it does a bigger job: it sells for you 24 hours a day.
Recurring costs: domain, hosting, and maintenance
- Domain: $10 to $25 a year, always registered in your name.
- Hosting: $10 to $50 a month. With Kernelis, your first month is free.
- Maintenance (optional): from $25 a month for updates and ongoing support.
What about artificial intelligence?
At Kernelis Studio, AI comes included in every project at no extra cost: a chatbot that answers your customers and agents that handle bookings and questions 24 hours a day. It's not a luxury add-on. It's part of the foundation.
Is it worth it for a small business?
A website that just sits there is a brochure. One that works while you sleep is an employee. For a small business, a professional site isn't an expense, it's the tool that makes you visible, trustworthy, and findable, on Google and on AI platforms.
How to get your exact price
Every project is different, so the exact number comes from a conversation, not a table. Book a free consultation and we'll give you a clear price, no fine print. Need a domain? Search your name's availability and we'll register it for you, in your name.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a simple website cost?
A professional one-page landing page runs $500 to $2,000, depending on design and features.
Is it better to use Wix or a custom site?
Wix is good for starting fast and cheap, but it's template-based and often needs extra work (and time) to look right on mobile. We build custom, mobile-first responsive sites from the start. A custom site costs more up front and delivers more over time.
Are the domain and hosting paid separately?
Yes. The domain costs $10 to $25 a year and hosting $10 to $50 a month. They're small costs, separate from the design.
Do you include artificial intelligence?
Yes. At Kernelis, AI comes included in every project at no extra cost.
How long does it take to launch?
Days, not months. We've taken a complete site live in as little as 3 days.
