"How much does a website cost?" is like asking "how much does a vehicle cost?" — a bicycle and a truck are both vehicles. Let's break down what actually drives website pricing so you can judge what's fair.

The honest range

Websites can cost anywhere from nearly free (DIY on a builder) to tens of thousands (large custom platforms). Most small-to-medium business websites land somewhere in the middle. The price depends almost entirely on scope and who builds it.

What drives the cost

1. The type of site

  • A one-page landing site — simplest and cheapest
  • A multi-page business site — the common sweet spot
  • An e-commerce store — more complex (products, checkout, payments)
  • Custom software / SaaS — the most involved and valuable

2. Custom vs template

A template build is cheaper; a fully custom design costs more but delivers a unique, faster, more flexible result.

3. What's included

Does the price include branding? Copywriting? Hosting setup? SEO? Ongoing maintenance? A cheap quote that excludes half of these isn't actually cheaper — it just moves the costs to later.

The cheapest quote is rarely the cheapest website. Hidden costs and redo work make "budget" sites expensive over time.

Watch out for these

  • Suspiciously cheap quotes — often templates dressed up as custom, or missing key pieces
  • Vague pricing — good studios give you a fixed number after understanding your needs
  • No mention of mobile, speed, or SEO — these aren't optional extras, they're fundamentals

How we price

We give one fixed price after a free consultation where we actually understand what you need. No hourly billing mysteries, no surprise invoices. You know exactly what you're paying and exactly what you're getting before any work begins. That transparency is, honestly, rarer in this industry than it should be.

The right question isn't "what's the cheapest website?" It's "what's the website that will actually grow my business, and what's a fair price for that?" A good website pays for itself many times over. A bad cheap one costs you customers quietly, forever.