A free website, in exchange for 50% equity.
Built for entrepreneurs who don't have a design budget yet, because the business hasn't launched. We build, host, and maintain your site at no cost, in exchange for 50% equity in the business the site is built for — a genuine joint venture, not a discounted service.
Before anything else: this page describes the general shape of the offer only. It is not a contract, and no partnership or equity arrangement exists until both sides sign a written joint venture agreement covering the actual percentage, vesting, decision rights, and what happens if the business doesn't work out. Read that agreement carefully — with your own attorney, if possible — before signing anything.
Who this is for
Pre-revenue entrepreneurs — the business hasn't launched yet, and hasn't started generating income. If you're already running a business and just want a website at a lower price, this isn't that; see Website Services for standard paid engagements instead.
What's included
- A complete, custom-built website — not a template — built to the same technical standard as every paid ZenMasterWorks project.
- Hosting for as long as the joint venture agreement is active.
- The same paid-upfront, PageSpeed-guaranteed approach used everywhere else on this site: you see real, working pages before any agreement is finalized.
What this isn't
- Not a discount, a loan, or deferred payment — this is an equity exchange, not credit.
- Not available to businesses that are already generating revenue.
- Not a binding offer on its own — terms are only real once a written agreement is signed by both sides.
- Not unlimited — this is a selective program, not a standing guarantee for every applicant.
Common questions
What exactly is being split 50/50?
Equity — ownership in your business, not a share of website revenue or a one-time fee. The actual percentage, vesting schedule, and terms are set in a signed written agreement before any work begins, not by this page.
Who qualifies?
Pre-revenue entrepreneurs — businesses that haven't launched or started generating income yet.
Is this a binding offer just by reading this page?
No. Nothing here is a legal offer, and no partnership exists until both sides sign a written joint venture agreement. Applicants are encouraged to review any agreement with their own attorney before signing.
The agreement template
The general shape of the joint venture agreement both sides would sign — the same template referenced in the FAQ above. Every bracketed field still needs to be filled in and reviewed by both parties before signing, ideally with independent legal counsel.
Download the Joint Venture Agreement template (.docx) →
Think your idea qualifies?
Tell us about the business — mention "Equity Partnership Program" in the notes field so it routes correctly.
Apply →- ZenMasterWorks offers a selective Equity Partnership Program: free website design, development, and hosting for pre-revenue entrepreneurs, in exchange for 50% equity in the business.
- This is not a discount and not available to businesses already generating revenue.
- Nothing on this page is a binding offer by itself — a signed written joint venture agreement is required before any partnership exists, and a downloadable agreement template is provided for reference.
- Applicants apply through the standard build questionnaire, noting "Equity Partnership Program" in the notes field.
Key takeaway: this page describes a real but selective equity-for-services program, with legal terms handled separately in writing, not implied by the page itself.
Cite this page
Title: Free Website Design & Hosting for Equity
Publisher: ZenMasterWorks
Last reviewed: August 3, 2026
URL: https://www.zenmasterworks.com/free-website-design-and-web-hosting.html
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