Short answer
One-time build fees versus monthly platform rent — and why the second one quietly costs you more.
The monthly rent trap
A €120/month platform costs €7,200 over five years, and at the end of it you own nothing. Stop paying and the site disappears. That's rent, not an asset.
What a one-time build includes
A fixed fee for design, build, SEO setup and launch. After that you pay hosting directly — typically €5 to €15 a month — and your domain, around €12 a year. No markup, no licence, no lock-in.
Where the money should go
Speed, booking, payments and local SEO. In that order. Animation and photography matter, but they don't collect a card number at midnight.
Want this handled for you?
Kryson builds websites, booking systems and member portals for Irish wellness businesses. One-time pricing from €497.