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Costs & Pricing
What a website actually costs depends on scope, platform and who builds it. Here is what genuinely drives the price.
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Look, feel and user experience — mobile-responsive and built to convert.
Custom builds, web apps and integrations from front-end to back-end.
Online shops on Shopify, WooCommerce or custom platforms, ready to sell.
On-page, technical and local SEO to help customers find you on Google.
Updates, security, backups and hosting so your site stays reliable.
What a website typically costs, and what actually drives the price.
The Main Factor
The single biggest factor in cost is scope — how many pages, what functionality is needed, and whether the site is built from a template or designed from scratch. A simple template-based brochure site typically sits at the more affordable end, while a bespoke design or a site with custom functionality costs more because of the extra design and development time involved.
Platform matters too. A straightforward informational site is usually cheaper to build than an ecommerce site, which needs product management, secure payments and stock handling on top of the basic design work.
Other Factors
Freelancers often cost less; agencies typically offer more capacity and process.
Bespoke design costs more than adapting an existing, well-built template.
Bookings, logins, ecommerce and integrations all add development time.
Hosting, maintenance and support add up on top of the initial build.
Freelancer vs Agency
Freelancers typically cost less and can offer a more personal, direct working relationship, which suits many smaller projects well. Agencies typically cost more but often bring a wider team, a more structured process and more capacity if your project is larger or has a tighter deadline.
Neither is automatically the right answer — it depends on your budget, your timeline and how much ongoing support you expect to need. Comparing quotes from both types of provider is the simplest way to see what you actually get for the difference in price.
Beyond the Build
The initial build is rarely the only cost. Most sites also need a domain and hosting, and many benefit from an ongoing maintenance plan covering updates, security and backups. When comparing quotes, ask what is included in the headline figure and what is billed separately afterwards, so you are comparing the true total cost rather than just the build price.
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FAQs
It varies considerably depending on scope. A simple template-based brochure site is often quoted from around a few hundred pounds, while a bespoke multi-page site or an online shop is more often quoted from around one to several thousand pounds. Get a written quote for your specific requirements rather than relying on a general figure.
Often, yes, though not always. Freelancers typically have lower overheads, but agencies may offer more value for larger or more complex projects through a wider team and more structured process.
Usually. Most sites need hosting and a domain, and many benefit from an ongoing maintenance plan. Ask what is included in your quote and what is billed separately.
Different providers use different processes, team sizes and platforms, and include different things as standard — revisions, training, support and hosting are not always covered equally. Comparing written quotes side by side is the simplest way to see what you are really being offered.
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