How Much Should I Expect to Pay for a Website?
The cost of a professionally developed website ranges broadly based on several factors.
For example: the amount of content, features and functionality like ecommerce, estimate forms, etc. It really is difficult to give a range, but I think most commonly the range would be $2000-$10,000. That being said, a complex ecommerce website with customizations could go significantly higher. Then you also need to consider annual charges for your domain, licenses/plugins, and hosting. Domains, licenses and plugins are not significant charges. I often see around $150-$250 per year. Hosting should be managed with a WordPress site to keep it secure and functioning optimally. Quality managed hosting usually ends up being $1000-$2000 per year.
Website builder sites will have options ranging from free (many limitations/caveats) to ongoing plans where you just pay for the platform and domains. Usually $200-$400, forever, plus annual domain charges.
I think it is important to emphasize that factors are unique for every business, so it’s rare that we quote a website for the same price. At webFEAT Complete our pricing is competitive, and our estimates are free. Anyone thinking about getting a professionally developed website can get a free estimate to see what is possible, and if it fits within the annual budget.
It’s also worth noting that many sources online will discuss pricing, and the price is low. If you see something that is on a monthly basis or a price that seems too good to be true, the pricing is probably assuming you’re doing all of the work (building the website, managing it, etc.) When you work with an agency, the prices will include full management, and you’ll just need to assist with content and access.
Sources for more opinions and information:
- https://www.reddit.com/r/smallbusiness/comments/1l2cktm/how_much_would_a_website_realistically_cost_for_a/
- https://www.quora.com/How-much-does-it-cost-to-start-a-website-for-my-business
- https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/how-much-does-a-website-cost/
With this being said, a website that has more content (assuming it is all relevant and helpful) will perform better than a basic 5 page website that only have service offerings, an about page, and a contact page.
For example:
A plumber with the basic 5 page website, will not perform as well as a plumber with thoe basic 5 pages, and then a lot of pages or posts on specific issues like “Why is my faucet dripping?” or “Why won’t my toilet stop running?”.
