For years, the default move for Bastrop business owners who wanted a "serious" website was to look west. You’d hire an agency in downtown Austin, pay downtown Austin prices, and hope for the best. But the tide is turning.
The Real Cost of "Big City" Agencies
When you hire an Austin agency, you aren't just paying for your website. You're paying for:
- Their cool office on South Congress
- Their project managers, account managers, and "creative directors"
- The time they spend stuck in traffic on Hwy 71
That $15,000 quote? About $3,000 of it goes into your actual website. The rest is overhead.
You Are A Small Fish
Let's be honest: to a big Austin agency, a local Bastrop business is a filler project. If a tech startup calls them with a VC-backed budget, guess whose emails stop getting answered?
I see it constantly: broken plugins that go ignored for months, "urgent" updates taking three weeks, and support tickets that disappear into the void.
The Bastrop Advantage
Hiring a local web developer isn't just about "shopping small." It's a strategic advantage.
- We know the market: I know who shops in Bastrop. I know what they care about (and what they roll their eyes at). An Austin copywriter doesn't get our culture.
- Face-to-face accountability: If your site breaks, you can probably find me at coffee shops in town. I can't ghost you; we live in the same community.
- Fair pricing: My overhead is a laptop and a fast internet connection. You pay for code and strategy, not my rent.
It's Time to Come Home
Your business deserves a partner who treats it like a priority, not a side quest. If you're tired of being overcharged and underserved, let's grab a coffee right here in Bastrop and talk about what you actually need.