An old website does not just look old — it quietly tells customers you might be closed. Here is how to judge yours, and the money rule for what to do.
Quick answer: Rebuild if three or more are true: built before 2021, not mobile-first, slow on a phone, no padlock, no WhatsApp button, prices or hours wrong, you cannot edit it yourself, no Google Business link, developer unreachable. Otherwise fix the specific items — most cost J$3,500–10,000 as tasks.
The 12 signs
- No padlock (SSL) in the browser
- Text too small on a phone; pinch-to-zoom needed
- Slider on the homepage
- Prices or hours that are wrong
- No WhatsApp or tap-to-call
- Copyright year in the footer is old
- You have to email the developer to change a word
- Loads over 5 seconds on mobile data
- Stock photos of people who are not you
- No reviews anywhere
- Contact form that goes nowhere
- Not linked from your Google Business Profile
The money rule
If the fixes add up to more than a third of a rebuild — or the site is not mobile-first — rebuild. A turnkey rebuild is J$35,000 and you edit it yourself afterwards; content and image editing are included.
Either way
- Fix specific items — from J$3,500
- Rebuild mobile-first, editable by you — J$35,000 + J$4,500/mo
- Free check first — mobile checker
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Frequently asked
How much does a website rebuild cost in Jamaica?
J$35,000 turnkey (US$229 abroad); custom from J$85,000.
Can I keep my domain and content?
Yes — the domain stays; content is migrated and improved.
How long?
Turnkey rebuilds go live in as little as 7 days.