One of the first questions every business owner asks is “how much will a website cost?” The answer you usually get — “it depends” — is technically true but completely unhelpful. So here’s a real breakdown based on what we actually charge and what we see across the industry.
The Quick Answer
- Landing page: $500 – $2,000
- Business website (5-7 pages): $3,000 – $8,000
- E-commerce store: $10,000 – $25,000
- Custom web application / SaaS: $15,000 – $100,000+
These ranges assume custom design and development — not a template with your logo slapped on it.
What Drives the Price Up?
Complexity of functionality
A static informational site is straightforward. Add user accounts, payment processing, admin dashboards, third-party integrations, or real-time features and the scope (and price) increases significantly. Every feature that requires backend logic adds development time.
Custom design vs. templates
A custom design from scratch costs more than adapting a template, but it converts better and stands out from competitors. For most businesses, the ROI on custom design pays for itself within months through better conversion rates.
Content and pages
More pages means more design, more development, and more content to manage. A 5-page site is significantly less work than a 30-page site with a blog, resource library, and multiple service pages.
The Hidden Costs Nobody Talks About
- Domain registration: $10-15/year
- Hosting: $10-50/month (depending on platform)
- SSL certificate: Usually free with modern hosting
- Email service: $5-15/month per mailbox
- Ongoing maintenance: $0 (DIY) to $500+/month (managed)
Many agencies don’t mention these upfront. We include them in every proposal so there are no surprises.
Why “Cheap” Websites Cost More Long-Term
A $500 website from Fiverr might seem like a bargain, but you often end up paying to redo it within a year. Slow load times, poor SEO, no mobile responsiveness, and code that no developer wants to touch — the “savings” evaporate fast.
The best investment is a website built right the first time, with clean code that can grow with your business.
How We Price Projects
At Coderize, we use fixed-price quotes tied to a detailed Statement of Work. You know exactly what you’re getting, exactly what it costs, and exactly when it’ll be done. No hourly billing surprises, no scope creep charges. We eat the risk, not you.
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