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A custom small business website usually costs $3,000 to $10,000, and an agency build with strategy, custom design, content and integrations runs about $10,000 to $25,000. Pick your kind of site, the pages, the platform and the features below, and see an indicative range and a typical timeline instantly. No email needed.

Your estimate $5,100 to $7,700

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Market ranges

What a website costs, step by step.

Six steps, from building it yourself to a custom platform, each one picking up where the last leaves off. The bar shows where each sits on the scale; where your project lands depends on the six drivers below.

Step 1
Do-it-yourself builder
$100 - $1,500per year
- Size1-5 pages
- TimelineYour own evenings
- Who builds itYou, on Wix, Squarespace or similar
What you get
- A drag-and-drop template
- Hosting and security included
- A monthly plan instead of a build fee
Best for
Testing an idea or a side business
The trade-off
No one to call when it breaks, and your time is the real cost.
Step 2
Template site, set up for you
$1,000 - $3,000one-time
- Size3-8 pages
- Timeline2-4 weeks
- Who builds itA freelancer or small studio
What you get
- A ready-made theme in your colors
- Your words and photos placed on it
- Contact form and a phone-friendly layout
Best for
Getting a credible site live fast
The trade-off
It looks like every other site on the same theme.
Step 3
Custom small business site
$3,000 - $10,000one-time
- Size5-15 pages
- Timeline6-10 weeks
- Who builds itAn experienced freelancer or boutique studio
What you get
- A design made for your brand
- Help writing every page
- Search setup and forms that reach you
Best for
Service businesses that need leads
The trade-off
Usually one or two people, so less strategy and testing.
Step 4
Agency lead-generation site
$10,000 - $25,000one-time
- Size15-40 pages
- Timeline8-16 weeks
- Who builds itA team: strategist, designer, writer, developer
What you get
- Research and a plan built around your buyers
- Custom design, copy, photo and video
- CRM, analytics and follow-up wired in
Best for
Companies whose website is the sales engine
The trade-off
A bigger investment, and more of your time in reviews.
Step 5
Custom online store
$25,000 - $50,000+one-time
- Size50 to 1,000+ products
- Timeline3-6 months
- Who builds itAn agency with e-commerce developers
What you get
- Product pages, filters and search
- Checkout, payments, tax and shipping
- Inventory, orders and abandoned-cart email
Best for
Brands selling a catalog online
The trade-off
Payment, app and hosting fees continue every month. A template store can start near $3,000.
Step 6
Enterprise or custom platform
$50,000 and upone-time
- SizeHundreds of pages, portals and logins
- Timeline4-12 months
- Who builds itA larger agency or an in-house team
What you get
- Customer portals and member logins
- Connections to ERP, inventory and other systems
- Multiple locations, languages and brands
Best for
Large organizations and complex sales
The trade-off
Long timelines, many sign-offs and a standing support contract.

Cost factors

Six things that move the price.

01Number of pages

Each service, location and product line is a page to plan, write and design. Page count is the single biggest lever.

02How custom the design is

A theme in your colors costs far less than a design made from scratch, and motion and video raise it again.

03Who writes the content

Content is the number one cause of late launches. Paying for copywriting costs more up front and usually saves weeks.

04Features and integrations

Booking, e-commerce, CRM follow-up, calculators and member areas each add build and testing time.

05The platform

WordPress, Shopify, CRM Connect or custom code change the monthly running cost more than the build cost.

06Timeline

A rush means more people on the job at once, which usually adds around a fifth to the price.

After launch

The monthly costs nobody mentions.

The build is a one-time cost. These keep going, and they belong in the budget from day one.

CostTypical rangeNotes

Hosting$2 to $1,000 a monthShared hosting at the bottom, managed hosting for busy or e-commerce sites at the top.

Domain name$1 to $12 a yearMore for premium or pre-owned domains.

SSL certificate$0 to $1,500 a yearFree on most modern hosts; paid certificates for special cases.

Maintenance and care$5 to $5,000 a monthUpdates, backups, security, small edits and speed checks.

Business email$1 to $27 per user a monthGoogle Workspace or Microsoft 365 on your own domain.

Before you choose

What to ask any web designer.

Who writes the content?

If the answer is you, ask how long they will wait for it. Late content is the top reason launches slip.

What happens to my leads?

A form that emails an inbox loses leads. Ask where form fills go and how fast someone is answered.

Who owns the site and domain?

You should. Make sure the domain, hosting account and site files are in your name.

How fast will it load on a phone?

Speed is a ranking factor and a conversion factor. Ask for PageSpeed scores on sites they have built.

Website cost FAQs

How much does a website cost in 2026?

From about $100 a year on a do-it-yourself builder to $1,000 to $3,000 for a template site set up for you, $3,000 to $10,000 for a custom small business site, $10,000 to $25,000 for an agency lead-generation site, $25,000 to $50,000 or more for a custom online store, and $50,000 and up for enterprise platforms. Use the calculator above for a range based on your pages, design and features.

How much does a small business website cost?

A custom small business site of five to fifteen pages typically costs $3,000 to $10,000. A template site set up for you can be $1,000 to $3,000, and an agency build with strategy, full content and a CRM wired in runs about $10,000 to $25,000.

Is there a monthly cost for a website?

Yes. Hosting, the domain, security and maintenance are ongoing. Budget for a monthly care plan as well as the build, and ask what is included before you sign.

How long does it take to build a website?

A small site usually takes six to twelve weeks from kickoff to launch; larger sites take four to six months. Content arriving late is the most common reason a launch slips, which is why we offer to write it.

Can I build a website for free?

You can build a basic site free on a DIY builder, but you will pay for a custom domain, remove the builder's branding, and spend your own time. For a business site that has to bring in leads, that time is rarely free.

Why do agency websites cost more than freelancer sites?

You are paying for strategy, content, design, development, testing and support from a team, plus accountability after launch. A good freelancer can be great value for a simple site; complex or lead-critical sites usually need more hands.

The six steps are our grouping of published 2026 website pricing guides, including WebFX, OuterBox and DesignRush; the monthly costs come from WebFX's 2026 website cost guide, and the timelines published by web agencies including Clique Studios and The Nerd Stack. The calculator's figures are indicative and are not a quote.

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