Website options comparison
Website comparison for Tim
What HomeGauge website plans typically cost inspectors versus the proposed $0 build / $39/mo hosting plan with unlimited changes — while keeping the HomeGauge scheduler and report login Tim already uses.
Sources: homegauge.com/one/pricing-websites/ (Base $699/yr or $69/mo + $499 setup; Pro $1,599/yr or $159/mo + $799 setup). Proposed offer: $0 new site or $39/mo hosting + unlimited changes. Inspection software (~$89/mo class) stays with HomeGauge — this sheet is about the website layer only. Confirm Tim’s exact HG plan before quoting savings.
| Capability | HG Website Base | HG Website Pro | Proposed website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom modern site (not Twenty Twelve) | Template / limited | More pages, still HG template world | Yes — designed for his brand |
| Typical list price | $699/yr or $69/mo + $499 setup | $1,599/yr or $159/mo + $799 setup | $0 build or $39/mo host + unlimited changes ($468/yr) |
| Approx. year-1 cost (annual billing) | ~$1,198 | ~$2,398 | $0–$468 |
| Approx. year-1 savings vs proposed $39/mo plan | ~$730–$860 | ~$1,930–$2,240 | — |
| Ongoing year-2+ (annual) | ~$699 | ~$1,599 | $468 |
| Page count / marketing pages | ~3 pages | ~8 pages | Unlimited pages as needed |
| Keep HG ScheduleNow | Yes | Yes | Yes — linked in this demo |
| Keep HG report login / eSign | Yes | Yes | Yes — same loginprocessor form |
| Keep HG inspection software | Separate product | Separate product | Keep paying HG for software; we replace the site |
| Mobile-first design | Varies | Varies | Yes |
| SEO / blog / podcast landing | Limited | Reviews & SEO tools marketed on Pro | Yes — we can build whatever he needs |
| Unlimited content changes | Plan limits / tickets | Plan limits / tickets | Included at $39/mo |
| Google reviews showcase | Possible | Marketed | Built in (5.0 / 665) |
| Cross-link to All Islands Appraisal | Manual | Manual | Polite footer / about mention |
| Hypothetical extras we can add | Usually not | Limited | Agent portal, ferry-day ETA notes, sample-report gallery, SMS booking confirmations, service-area landing pages per island, pre-listing seller inspections funnel, podcast embeds, Argus signup, Spanish summary sheet, drone photo gallery, repair-vendor directory — all under the same $39/mo |
Pitch line
Keep the HomeGauge tools your clients already know. Replace the aging WordPress theme with a site that matches the quality of your inspections — built free, hosted for $39/mo with unlimited changes.