"$98 a month? That's suspiciously cheap. What's the catch?"
Fair question. Most tradies we talk to have been burned before. They've paid $3,000 for a website that took four months and didn't work on phones. They've signed up for monthly marketing packages that delivered nothing but automated emails and empty promises.
So when we say $98/month — no upfront fees, no lock-in contracts, no hidden costs — we understand why you'd be sceptical.
In this post, we're going to show you exactly what's included, what's not included, and how we make the numbers work. No jargon. No marketing fluff. Just the straight-up truth about what you get.
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Here's exactly what $98/month gets you
No, you're not paying for "just hosting"
We know what you're thinking — $98/month is just a hosting fee with some extras thrown in. It's not. Here's what separates us from the $10/month hosting companies and the $500/month agencies:
Most agencies charge you $2,000-$5,000 upfront to build a website, then $150-$300/month for hosting and maintenance. By the time you've had the site for two years, you've paid $5,600-$12,200. And if you stop paying, the site disappears.
At $98/month with Gateway 360, your total cost over two years is $2,352. That's less than the upfront cost of most websites alone. And you get ongoing work — social media posts, SEO updates, Google profile management — that the big agencies charge extra for.
How $98/month adds up vs. traditional agencies
Traditional agency: $3,500 upfront + $200/month = $8,300 over 2 years.
DIY website builder: $30/month + your time (hours of frustration) = priceless.
Gateway 360: $98/month. No upfront. Everything included. = $2,352 over 2 years.
You save $6,000 and get a better result. That's not a good deal — that's a no-brainer.
What's NOT included? (keeping it real)
We believe in being upfront, so here's what $98/month doesn't cover:
- Google Ads spend — The $98 is for our service. If you want to run Google Ads, the ad budget is separate. We can set it up and manage it for you if you want.
- Stock photography shoots — If you want professional photos of your work, we'll help you arrange it. The cost of the photographer is separate.
- Additional pages beyond 5 — Most tradies only need 5 pages. If you need more, we add them for a small extra fee ($15/page/month).
- Print materials — We're strictly digital. Flyers, business cards, vehicle signage — not our thing, but we can point you to people who do it well.
That's it. No hidden line items, no "setup fees," no "activation fees," no surprises. What we said is what you get.
How we keep the price so low
Good question. How does a business survive charging $98/month for all of this?
Efficiency. We've built systems and templates specifically for tradies. We don't reinvent the wheel for every client. A plumber's website needs different things than an electrician's, but the structure is the same. We've refined our process to the point where we can build a professional, customised site in 5-7 days instead of 2-3 months.
Volume. We work with dozens of tradies across Melbourne. That lets us spread our costs and invest in tools that make us faster. The faster we work, the less we charge.
No sales team. We don't have salespeople on commission. We don't have a fancy office. We don't run expensive ads. We just build good shit for tradies and let the results speak for themselves.
What happens if you want to leave?
Nothing. You cancel, we shake hands, and you keep your domain name. No exit fees, no "processing" period, no fine print tricks. We're confident that if you leave, it's because you don't need us anymore — and that's a win for everyone.
Who is $98/month for?
- Solo tradies — Plumbers, electricians, builders, concreters, roofers, painters — anyone who wants more calls without the headache
- Small teams — 2-10 person crews who need a professional online presence to compete with the big guys
- Tradies who've been burned before — If you paid for a website that didn't deliver, we'll win you back by actually delivering
Who is it NOT for?
- Large companies — If you've got 20+ employees and need a full e-commerce or custom platform, this package isn't deep enough
- Tradies who want to DIY — If you enjoy building your own website and have the time, go for it. This is for people who'd rather be on the tools
If you're in the first group, $98/month is the best investment you'll make this year. One extra job a month covers the entire cost. Everything after that is pure profit.