Why Agencies Charge €1,500-€5,000 (And Why We Don't)
Labour Costs
A developer billing €60-€100/hour spends 20-40 hours building a 5-page website. That's €1,200-€4,000 in labour alone. Add project managers, designers, and account handlers - costs spiral. See the full cost breakdown of traditional website development in Ireland.
Inefficient Processes
Agencies use outdated workflows: multiple meetings, endless revision rounds, manual server configuration. A simple website takes 4-12 weeks when it should take just 2 hours with modern AI-powered development.
Overhead Costs
Dublin office rent, employee salaries, benefits, equipment, and profit margins all get passed to you. A €3,000 website might cost €800 to produce - you're paying for their business model.
Why We're Different
We eliminated legacy costs by embracing AI coding tools (Replit, v0, Claude), template frameworks, and automated deployment. Our overhead is minimal, process streamlined - we pass 100% of savings to you.
Result: €29/month or €250 upfront vs €1,500-€5,000
How AI Coding Makes €29/Month Possible
AI Code Generation
Tools like Replit Agent, v0.dev, and Claude Code generate production-ready code in minutes. We describe what you need, AI writes 80% of the code, we refine 20%. What took 3 days now takes 2 hours.
Intelligent Templates
We've built optimized, reusable component libraries. AI customizes these templates to match your brand, content, and requirements - no manual coding from scratch.
Automated Deployment
Traditional agencies manually configure servers, DNS, SSL certificates. We use automated platforms. What used to take a day now takes 10 minutes.
The Math:
Traditional agency: 30 hours × €80/hour = €2,400
Our AI-assisted process: 2 hours × €125/hour = €250
We're not cutting corners - we're using 2026 technology instead of 2010 methods.
€29/Month vs €250 Upfront
€29/Month
€348/year
Best for startups and cash flow management
- ✓ Pay-as-you-go flexibility
- ✓ Own website after 12 months
- ✓ Cancel anytime after month 12
- ✓ Same quality as upfront option
€250 Upfront
Save €98€250 once
Best for established businesses
- ✓ Immediate full ownership
- ✓ No ongoing fees
- ✓ Save €98 vs monthly
- ✓ Simplify your books
Both Options Include:
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Irish websites so expensive?
Traditional agencies charge €1,500-€5,000 due to manual coding (20-40 hours at €60-€100/hour), overhead costs (Dublin office rent, salaries), and outdated processes. These costs are now obsolete with AI-powered development.
How can you offer websites for €29/month?
We use AI coding tools (Replit, Claude Code, v0) that generate 80% of code automatically, reducing development time from 30 hours to 2 hours. Lower costs = lower prices.
Is the quality worse because it uses AI?
No. AI generates cleaner, more modern code than many junior developers. We review and customize all AI output. View our portfolio: goodcompany.ie and fintask.ie - both AI-assisted.
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