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Hidden Costs of having a website: Hosting, Domain, and Maintenance
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Codealtix TeamPublished on
30-Second Summary
Transparency is key. We detail the annual expenses you must consider beyond initial development.
Many agencies charge cheap for web development ($100 USD) and then "kidnap" the client with inflated maintenance costs. At Codealtix, we believe in total transparency. Development is a one-time cost, but a web requires "rent" (Hosting) and "address" (Domain) to exist.
Annual Cost Breakdown (Recurring)
| Concept | Estimated Cost (Annual) | What is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Domain (.com) | $15 - $20 USD | It's your name on the internet (e.g., yourcompany.com). Paid annually. |
| Domain (.com.uy) | $40 - $50 USD | Local identity of Uruguay. Managed at Antel. |
| Professional Hosting | $60 - $200 USD | The "land" where your web lives. Avoid free or very cheap ones (slow and insecure). |
| SSL Certificate | $0 - $50 USD | The green security "lock". At Codealtix we include it for free. |
| Maintenance | Variable | Content updates, backups, bug fixes. |
Why pay for maintenance?
Imagine your web as a car. You can buy it and do nothing to it, but eventually, the oil will get dirty (database), tires will deflate (broken links), or the engine will fail (obsolete PHP versions).
A maintenance plan ensures your investment keeps generating money, not technical problems.