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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

A straightforward business site with services, trust signals, and a way for people to request a quote.

  • 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

An online store built for product lines, bundles, and conversion-focused pages.

  • 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

A store with customer accounts, rewards, and checkout wired into your own system.

  • 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

An internal dashboard for orders, inventory, and live metrics—used by your team, not the public.

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

External Platform · 5 day build

Directory / Marketplace

Best for: Marketplaces & multi-business directories

$2,750

+ $79/mo

A larger directory/marketplace with search, filters, and separate views for visitors and 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

A more interactive app with live data and complex state—closer to software than a brochure site.

  • 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

Leaving later? Transfer/export is $199 (often waived if paid in full + 14 days notice).

Project estimate

Get a ballpark in a couple of minutes

Numbers update as you go — this is a ballpark and subject to change if the scope shifts after we dig in. When you’re ready, start with a 10%, 30%, or 50% deposit (or a short strategy call).

Questions before you start? Call or email anytime —(956) 999-2944operations@laykastudio.com

This is a ballpark estimate. Final price is subject to change if the scope changes after we dig into your brief, content, or technical needs.

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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.

Prefer to talk it through first? Call or email —(956) 999-2944operations@laykastudio.com