Your new website is live — exciting! But a few important steps (and small ongoing costs) come next. Here’s what to expect:

Ongoing Costs After Launch

Domain Renewal
You’ll need to renew your domain yearly, usually $10–$20.

Website Hosting
Hosting keeps your site online. Expect $5–$30/month for basic plans, more for premium hosting.

Maintenance & Updates
Websites need regular updates, backups, and security checks. You can do it yourself or hire help for $50–$200/month.

Paid Plugins or Tools
Some features (like special contact forms or SEO tools) may have yearly renewal fees.

Professional Email
If you want an email like [email protected], it’s usually $3–$10/month.

What Happens Next?

Learn Your Site
Some designers offer a quick training session. It’s worth it!

Basic SEO Setup
Your site might have basic SEO done. For real growth, a full SEO plan is a smart next step.

Keep Things Fresh
Add blogs, update services, post news — fresh content keeps visitors (and Google) happy.

Grow Your Traffic
Now’s the time for marketing: SEO, ads, and social media can help bring visitors to your site.

Final Tip:
Think of your website like a garden — a little regular care keeps it healthy and growing.