How Much Does a Business Website Cost in 2026?

"How much will it cost?" is the first question every client asks, and the honest answer is: it depends on what you need. This guide explains what actually drives the price so you can budget with confidence and compare quotes fairly.

What affects the price

1. Size and complexity. A five-page brochure site and a 200-page site with a member area are very different projects.
2. Design. A customised design built around your brand costs more than a polished template, but it usually performs better.
3. Features. Booking forms, payment gateways, multi-language support, live chat and integrations each add work.
4. Content. Writing copy, sourcing photography and migrating old pages take time. Ask whether they're included.
5. Ongoing needs. Hosting, security updates and support are separate from the build.

Typical options

• Template-based site: fastest and cheapest. Good for a simple online presence.
• Custom business website: designed for your brand and goals. Best for companies that rely on the site for leads.
• E-commerce store: price rises with product count, payments, shipping rules and integrations.
• Custom web app or software: priced by features and complexity, usually after a discovery phase.

How to compare quotes

Don't compare totals alone. Check what each quote includes: number of pages, revisions, SEO set-up, mobile design, speed optimisation, training, and support after launch. A cheap quote that leaves these out often costs more in the end.

Questions to ask any agency

• Is the price fixed, or hourly?
• Who owns the code and the design files?
• What happens after launch if something breaks?
• Can I see examples of similar projects?

Our approach

We quote a fixed price after a short discovery call, so you know the full cost before we begin. If you'd like to see what your project would involve, send us a brief and you'll hear back within 24 hours.