Cost Guide

How Much Does a Website Cost in 2026?

The honest answer: it depends on what you need. But we believe in transparency, so here's a complete breakdown of what a website actually costs — and what you should expect at each price point.

The Quick Answer

Starter

£349

A clean, professional website with up to 3 pages. Perfect for businesses that just need an online presence.

✓ Up to 3 custom pages✓ Mobile-responsive✓ Contact form & map✓ Basic SEO setup✓ 30-day post-launch support

Business

£749

A full multi-page website with everything a local business needs to attract and convert customers.

✓ Up to 7 custom pages✓ Mobile-first design✓ SEO setup with Google Business guidance✓ Contact forms & calls to action✓ Photo gallery or portfolio✓ 30-day post-launch support

Premium

£1,249

Advanced design with animations, interactive features, and extra polish. For businesses that want to stand out.

✓ Up to 12 custom pages✓ Scroll animations & transitions✓ Interactive features✓ Full SEO setup✓ Copywriting included✓ Priority support (60 days)

What Affects the Cost?

Number of pages

More pages = more design and development work. A 1-3 page site is simpler than a 12-page site with unique layouts for each.

Custom design vs templates

Template sites (Wix, Squarespace) are cheaper but look generic. Custom design costs more but is built specifically for your business.

Content creation

If you need copywriting, photography, or image sourcing, that adds to the cost. If you have everything ready, it's cheaper.

Interactive features

Booking systems, online shops, calculators, or animations require more development time than a simple brochure site.

SEO & marketing setup

Basic SEO is included, but advanced local SEO, Google Business setup, or analytics integration may be additional.

Ongoing maintenance

Some agencies charge £50-200/month for hosting and updates. Our plans start from £29/month — or you can handle it yourself.

What Should Your Business Spend?

Plumber or electrician

Business plan (£749). You need a homepage, services page, contact page with area coverage, and a gallery of your work. SEO is crucial for trades.

Restaurant or cafe

Business plan (£749). Menu page, gallery, reservations/contact, and your story. Premium (£1,249) if you want online ordering or a booking system.

Solicitor or accountant

Business or Premium plan. You need to project trust and authority. Multiple practice area/service pages, team bios, and FAQ content help with SEO.

Salon or barbershop

Business plan (£749). Services & prices, gallery, booking link, and an about page. If you want online booking integrated directly, consider Premium.

Photographer or creative

Premium plan (£1,249). Your portfolio IS your business. You need beautiful image galleries, smooth transitions, and a design that shows off your work.

Hidden Costs to Watch Out For

The website build price isn't the only cost. Here's what else you might need to budget for:

Domain name£8–15/year. You'll need one — like yourbusiness.co.uk. We'll help you set it up but it's registered in your name.
Hosting£5–20/month depending on the provider. Included in our maintenance plans (from £29/mo), or you can arrange your own.
SSL certificateUsually free with modern hosting (Let's Encrypt). Essential for security and Google ranking. We set this up for you.
Content changesSome agencies charge per change. We include 5 changes/month on our maintenance plan. Without a plan, we quote per request.
Email hostingProfessional email (you@yourbusiness.co.uk) costs £1–5/month through Google Workspace or similar. Worth it for credibility.

Is It Worth the Investment?

A website isn't just a cost — it's an investment that brings in customers. Use this calculator to estimate what a better website could earn you.

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How Much Are You Losing?

Quick estimate of what a better website could earn you.

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Common Questions About Website Costs

Can I build a website for free?

You can use free tiers of Wix or WordPress.com, but you'll have their branding on your site, limited features, and a subdomain (yourbusiness.wixsite.com). For a business, this often does more harm than good.

Why are some agencies so expensive?

Large agencies have overheads — offices, sales teams, project managers, account executives. You're paying for their structure, not necessarily a better website. A small studio like ours gives you the same quality without the markup.

Is a cheap website worth it?

It depends on what "cheap" means. A £50 Fiverr website will likely be a template with your logo slapped on. A £349 custom-designed site is a different thing entirely. The question is: what impression do you want to make?

How much should a small business spend on a website?

Most small businesses get excellent results with a £500–800 investment. That gets you a professional, multi-page site with SEO. Premium builds (£1,000+) are worth it for competitive industries or businesses where visual impression matters most.

Do I need to pay for a website every month?

You pay once for the build. The only ongoing cost is hosting (£5–20/month) and optional maintenance. There are no mandatory monthly fees with us.

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