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Layka

Custom web systems & apps, usually live within a week.

Based in Laredo, TX — we build for local businesses that need a real site or ops tool, not another template. From contractors to shops around town, we ship what Laredo actually needs.

Located in Laredo · Serving local shops, crews & growing brands

Laredo & South Texas

A local web studio for border businesses

Layka builds custom websites and tools for shops, crews, clinics, and brands in Laredo — bilingual-friendly when you need it, with clear pricing and fast delivery.

  • Custom sites for Laredo businesses — not cookie-cutter templates
  • English & Spanish support for customers across the border region
  • Usually live in 2–5 business days after kickoff
  • Hosting & care plans so your site stays online after launch

How we compare

Custom builds at a clearer price

Most builds start around $450, based on how complex the project is — not how much traffic you get. Optional Android APK from $1,500 (installable app; not an App Store / Play Store listing).

Upfront Cost

DIY Platforms (Squarespace/Shopify)
$0 – $300 (plus your own time)
Traditional Digital Agency
$6,000 – $15,000+
Layka
$450 – $3,500

Delivery Time

DIY Platforms (Squarespace/Shopify)
A few weeks of trial and error
Traditional Digital Agency
8–12 weeks of meetings
Layka
Usually 2–5 business days

Custom Database Logic

DIY Platforms (Squarespace/Shopify)
Limited / needs paid apps
Traditional Digital Agency
Included (often marked up)
Layka
Built in from day one

Monthly Overhead

DIY Platforms (Squarespace/Shopify)
$150–$400/mo in third-party apps
Traditional Digital Agency
~$300/mo agency retainer
Layka
$19–$99/mo managed care

Performance

DIY Platforms (Squarespace/Shopify)
Depends on the template stack
Traditional Digital Agency
Varies by agency
Layka
Custom-built and kept lean

Past builds

Six live projects that set our complexity tiers

Real builds we've shipped. Pick the tier closest to your project when you request a quote—that's how pricing starts.

External Platform · 2 day build

Local Service Website

Best for: Contractors & local service businesses

$450

+ $19/mo

Service-focused local business site with quote requests, license trust signals, and local SEO.

  • Service catalog
  • Quote requests
  • License verification
  • Local SEO

External Platform · 3 day build

Online Store

Best for: Product brands that sell online

$950

+ $29/mo

E-commerce growth site with product variants, sample/trial funnel, conversion popups, blog, and wholesale portal.

  • Variant bundler
  • Sample trial funnel
  • CRO popups
  • Blog
  • Wholesale portal

External Platform · 4 day build

Member Store

Best for: Stores that need accounts & loyalty

$1,650

+ $49/mo

Full-stack commerce with login, custom rewards, Stripe checkout, and a customer portal.

  • User accounts
  • Custom rewards/points engine
  • Stripe checkout
  • User portal

Internal Ops OS · 4 day build

Ops Dashboard

Best for: Teams that need day-to-day ops tools

$1,850

+ $79/mo

Internal operations dashboard with live metrics, inventory, order pipeline, and database sync.

  • Real-time BI metrics
  • Inventory tracking
  • Order pipeline
  • Database sync

External Platform · 5 day build

Directory Site

Best for: Marketplaces & multi-business directories

$2,750

+ $79/mo

Large listing directory with multi-filter search and two portals (browsers + listing owners).

  • Large listing directory
  • Multi-filter search
  • Dual user portals

External Platform · 5 day build

Live Interactive App

Best for: Real-time or highly interactive products

$3,500

+ $99/mo

Dynamic app with live database models and advanced state management.

  • Dynamic live engine
  • Live database models
  • State management

Ongoing care

Simple monthly hosting & maintenance

Hosting, SSL, monitoring, and light upkeep in one plan — pick a tier in the estimate form.

Plan

Basic care

$19/mo

Keeps your site online and secure.

Recommended

Standard care

$39/mo

Backups, updates, and a monthly check-in.

  • Everything in Basic
  • Regular backups
  • Security / software updates
  • Monthly health check
  • Small fixes when something breaks

Plan

Pro care

$99/mo

Priority help plus light monthly edits.

How this compares to platform subscriptions

Platform prices below are typical published ranges and can change. Apps and add-ons on those platforms often cost extra.

Squarespace

About $16–$33/mo

Template site builder + hosting bundled

Wix

About $17–$39/mo

Template site builder + hosting bundled

Shopify

About $29–$79/mo+

Store platform; apps often add monthly cost

Layka care

$19–$99/mo

Hosting & upkeep for a custom build you already own

Project estimate

Get a ballpark in a couple of minutes

Numbers update as you go. When you're ready, start with a 50% deposit or a short strategy call.

  1. 1. Project Tier
  2. 2. Examples
  3. 3. Extras
  4. 4. Care Plan
  5. 5. Checkout

First choose the kind of project, then the tier closest to what you need—a simple site, a store, or something more involved. That sets the starting price.

Local Service Website

Best for: Contractors & local service businesses

from $450 · ~2 days

Service-focused local business site with quote requests, license trust signals, and local SEO.

Online Store

Best for: Product brands that sell online

from $950 · ~3 days

E-commerce growth site with product variants, sample/trial funnel, conversion popups, blog, and wholesale portal.

Member Store

Best for: Stores that need accounts & loyalty

from $1,650 · ~4 days

Full-stack commerce with login, custom rewards, Stripe checkout, and a customer portal.

Directory Site

Best for: Marketplaces & multi-business directories

from $2,750 · ~5 days

Large listing directory with multi-filter search and two portals (browsers + listing owners).

Live Interactive App

Best for: Real-time or highly interactive products

from $3,500 · ~5 days

Dynamic app with live database models and advanced state management.

Organizations

Bigger teams need a custom path

The estimate form is for local businesses and straightforward builds. If you have more locations, heavier traffic, or internal systems, tell us here and we’ll price a proper scope.