What a Second Office Can Add to Your Law Firm Website Cost

Short answer

Adding a second office does not necessarily require a second website or a second website subscription. If both locations belong to the same firm, you may be able to list both on one website with separate location details. Your cost depends on the website provider’s plan and whether you want extra services, such as a separate domain, custom location pages, or new photography. Before committing, ask which costs are included and whether the price changes when your firm adds an office.

Does a second office mean a second website?

Usually, the first question is whether the new location needs its own site. Many firms can present multiple offices on one website, with a page for each location and a central contact page. That can keep branding and maintenance in one place.

A separate website may make sense when the office operates under a distinct brand, serves a different market, or has a genuinely separate set of services. But a second site can also mean another domain, additional content, and more routine upkeep. Don’t pay for a separate site until you know what you want it to accomplish.

Ask the provider to distinguish between these options:

1. One site with two office listings: One website, with both addresses and relevant contact details.
2. One site with dedicated location pages: A page for each office, potentially with local directions, staff details, and contact information.
3. Two separate websites: Separate sites and possibly separate domains, branding, and ongoing maintenance.

These are different scopes of work. A quote should say which one it covers.

What costs can change when you add a location?

The website’s base fee may stay the same, but location-related work can add cost. Ask for a written breakdown of any one-time setup charges and recurring fees.

Some of these items may be handled outside the website provider’s bill. For example, your firm may choose to pay for photography or a separate phone line. Keep those expenses separate when comparing website quotes.

How do domains and location pages affect the bill?

A second office can often be added as a page on your firm’s existing domain. For example, the site might have a main contact page and a dedicated page for each office. That structure can make it clear which location a visitor is contacting without creating another website.

A second domain is a separate decision. It may be useful for a distinct brand, but it does not automatically replace the need to keep your main firm website accurate. Ask who owns each domain, who renews it, and what happens if you change providers.

Also ask whether creating a new location page carries a one-time fee, a recurring fee, or no extra charge. Don’t assume a page is included just because the monthly website plan includes hosting. Get the scope in writing.

How to compare a flat monthly plan with extra charges

Compare the full cost for the same period and the same work—not just the headline monthly price. One provider may include domain, hosting, and SSL, while another may bill some items separately. A low monthly price can also exclude design or content work you need for the new office.

LegalWebDesigns lists a $0 setup fee and a $49 monthly plan, or $490 per year. Domain, hosting, and SSL are included, and there are no contracts. The firm owns its site and data. Those are the published plan facts; confirm directly whether the setup and ongoing plan cover your particular second-office requirements.

When comparing options, ask each provider the same questions:

• What is the total cost for the first year and each following year?
• Does the quoted price include one site with two office locations?
• Are both location pages included, and who supplies their content?
• Are domain, hosting, and SSL included?
• Are there extra charges for edits, support, or changes to office details?
• If you leave, can you take your site and content with you?

What to do next

1. Decide whether the second office needs a separate site or a location page on your current site.
2. List the details visitors need for each office, including address, phone, hours, directions, and staff contacts.
3. Request a written quote that separates setup, recurring, and optional costs.
4. Check domain ownership, renewal responsibilities, and what happens to your site if you switch providers.

Then compare the complete scope with the provider’s published pricing, not just the monthly figure. Ask for confirmation before work begins if your second location needs anything beyond the standard plan.