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Web Design and Hosting Subscription
Web Design and Hosting Subscription: This business model charges small businesses a monthly fee for ongoing website design, hosting, and maintenance instead of a large upfront cost. This makes quality web services more accessible while generating predictable revenue. It was pitched on The Side Hustle Show in the episode "697: 10 Recurring Revenue Side Hustles" (aired September 18, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | The Side Hustle Show |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Nick Loper |
| Episode | 697: 10 Recurring Revenue Side Hustles |
| Aired | September 18, 2025 |
| Category | Subscription |
| Real companies on the episode | Eric Dingler's Digital Marketing Agency, Stephen Faust's Mentoring Business, Ryan Golgowski's Web Design and Hosting Business, Pretty Boy Skincare, Frey Chiu's Directory Website, OpenFone |
The problem it solves
It addresses the challenge small businesses face in affording professional web design and maintenance, enabling them to enhance their online presence without hefty initial investments.
How it makes money
Monthly subscription fees ranging from a few hundred dollars, which provides a steady cash flow.
Skills you need
Web design, customer service, technical knowledge of hosting solutions, and marketing skills.
The market, and why this works now
The rise of no-code platforms like Webflow enables small businesses to create and maintain websites without extensive coding knowledge. A practical first-revenue move involves promoting services through local chamber-of-commerce directories, where small businesses often seek support. Founders should consider the risk of high customer acquisition costs, especially if initial marketing efforts do not yield immediate results, which could delay profitability.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Eric Dingler's Digital Marketing Agency
A local SEO service offering to improve businesses' online presence and search rankings.
- Stephen Faust's Mentoring Business
A coaching service that offers unlimited one-on-one mentoring through an asynchronous video platform.
- Ryan Golgowski's Web Design and Hosting Business
A web design and hosting service that charges clients a monthly fee for ongoing design, hosting, and maintenance.
- Pretty Boy Skincare
A subscription-based skincare product line that focuses on replenishable products.
- Frey Chiu's Directory Website
A niche directory website focused on thrifting to help users find thrift-related locations.
- OpenFone
A business phone system that centralizes customer communication for calls and texts.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: The Side Hustle Show, hosted by Nick Loper
Episode: 697: 10 Recurring Revenue Side Hustles
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.