Pricing Model
3-Year Cost Comparison
| Provider | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Bowes (rebuild) | $2,400 | $0 | $0 | $2,400 |
| MIM Sapphire | $6,900 | $6,900 | $6,900 | $20,700 |
MIM's cheapest plan costs $6,900 over the minimum commitment—nearly 3x Mackenzie Bowes' rebuild price. And that's for a 5-page WordPress site.
What You're Paying For
MIM's bundles include: WordPress website, hosting, monthly updates, social media marketing (Level 1), Google Ads management (Level 1), and SEO (2 search terms). If you need all of those, the bundle might make sense. If you just need a website, you're paying for services you won't use.
Mackenzie Bowes includes: custom website, SEO built in, 2-3 day turnaround. You can add hosting if you want it. You can hire someone for ads later if you need them. You're not locked into anything.
The 12-Month Lock-In
MIM requires a 12-month commitment. After 12 months, you can cancel marketing but keep hosting for $150/mo. That's $1,800/year just to keep your site online—compared to $0-50/mo for independent hosting.