How Much Does a Website Actually Cost?

This is the question I get asked most. And the answer is always "it depends" - but here's a proper breakdown so you know what you're paying for.

The cheap option - £200-500

You get what you pay for really. These are usually template-based builders where someone just ticks boxes for you. Fine for a lemonade stand, not for a business that wants customers.

The sweet spot - £1,500-3,000

This is where most small businesses should be. A proper custom design, looks professional, works on mobile, has contact forms, basic SEO. This gets you a proper website that actually brings in leads.

The works-properly option - £5,000+

E-commerce, custom features, integrations with your existing systems, membership areas. If you need more than a brochure site, budget accordingly.

What you're actually paying for

Design - making it look good and work well Development - building the thing Content - your text and images SEO - so people find you Testing - making sure it works on all devices

The real cost of cheap

A bad website costs you money. It either doesn't work properly so you lose leads, or it looks so unprofessional people click away.

Get it done properly once rather than wasting money on something that doesn't work.