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Sourdough Company Website: $20 a Month and 0% Cut (2026)
How to build a website for your sourdough business that costs $20 a month and keeps all your sales.
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What to remember
- Your website is your shopfront, not just a gallery.
- You need a way to take orders and get paid.
- A flat monthly fee is better than a sales commission.
- Show your process to build trust with customers.
Your sourdough company website is the first place customers see your work. It needs to do more than just look good. It must help you sell. You can build a site that works on a computer and a phone for one flat $20 a month. It takes card payments through your own Stripe or Square account, plus Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, and cash. This keeps all your sales money in your pocket. Learn more about making a website for baking.
What your sourdough website must do
A good website does three jobs for your sourdough business. It shows your product, takes orders, and gets you paid. Each page should help a customer decide to buy from you.
Show your loaves
Use clear photos of your sourdough bread, bagels, and starters. Show the crumb and crust. Include photos of your baking process to tell your story.
List your products and prices
Create a simple menu. List each loaf, its weight, ingredients, and price. Make it easy to see what is available for pickup or delivery.
Take orders and get paid
Customers need a way to order and pay you. Your site should accept card payments through your own Stripe or Square account. It should also take Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, and cash.
How much a website should cost
You have two main costs for a website: a monthly fee and a cut of your sales. Some platforms charge a low monthly fee but take a percentage of every sale. Others charge a higher flat fee but take no commission.
Comparing website cost models for a sourdough business selling $800 a month.
| Cost Model | Example Monthly Cost | Sales Commission |
|---|---|---|
| Flat monthly fee | $20 | 0% |
| Low monthly fee + commission | $10 | 5% to 8% |
A flat $20 a month with 0% commission is often better for home bakers. If you sell $800 of sourdough a month, a 5% commission costs you $40. That makes the total cost $50 ($10 fee + $40 commission). The flat $20 fee saves you $30. Use our free bake pricing calculator to see how commissions affect your profit.
Build your site in four steps
Pick your web address
Choose a name like ‘yourname-sourdough.com’. Keep it short and easy to spell. Check our guide on how to name your sourdough business first.
Set up your payment account
Open a free Stripe or Square account. Connect it to your website. This lets you take card payments directly into your bank account.
Add your sourdough products
Create a page for each loaf or starter. Add photos, a description, the price, and pickup or delivery details. Be clear about what is included.
Turn on ordering
Make your products available for order. Set your pickup days and times. Test the order process yourself to make sure it works.
What to show on your pages
Your website needs only a few pages to start. Focus on the pages that help you sell.
Home Page: A big photo of your best loaf. A short welcome message. A clear button to see your menu or order.
Menu Page: List each sourdough product. Include the name, a photo, a short description, the price, and an ‘Add to Order’ button. Group items like ‘Loaves’, ‘Bagels’, and ‘Starters’.
About Page: Tell your sourdough story. Show a photo of you baking. Explain your process and ingredients. This builds trust.
Order & Pickup Page: Explain how ordering works. List pickup days, times, and location. Link to your payment options. For more on structuring your site, see all about baking website.
Price your sourdough to cover website costs
Your website cost is part of your overhead. You must include it when you price your loaves. Here is a quick example for a sourdough loaf.
Assume you sell 40 loaves a month. Your website costs $20 a month. That adds $0.50 to the cost of each loaf ($20 / 40 loaves). If your ingredients, packaging, and labor cost $6.50 per loaf, your total cost is $7.00. If you sell the loaf for $12, your margin is $5.00. The website cost is a small part of your pricing, but you must count it. For detailed pricing, read how much to charge for sourdough loaf.
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Common questions about sourdough websites
You might wonder about legal rules or how to get your first sale. These answers cover the basics for a home bakery.
Your website is a key tool for your sourdough business. It lets you control how you show your work and how you get paid. Find more guides for home bakers in our craft topic hub.
Common questions
Do I need a business license to have a website?
A website itself does not require a license. However, selling food from home usually requires a cottage food license from your state. Check your state's rules before you sell. Your website is just your shopfront.
Can I use a free website builder for my sourdough business?
You can, but free builders often show ads on your site or have a generic web address. They may not include tools to take orders and get paid. A paid service built for food sales is more professional and reliable.
How do I get my first order from my new website?
Share your web address on your social media and with friends. Ask a few people to place a test order. Offer a simple pickup time. Your first sale proves the site works and builds confidence.
What if I already sell at a farmers market?
Your website is for pre-orders and off-market sales. List your market schedule on the site. Let customers order ahead to pick up at the market. This can increase your sales on market day.
How do I handle delivery through my website?
Start with pickup only to keep it simple. If you add delivery, use your website to define a delivery zone, days, and fees. Be clear about any minimum order for delivery. Update your product pages with this information.