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Free website cost calculator
Estimate a realistic low and high budget for a new website before you ask for quotes.
More ideas: Copywriting per page: 20 to 80 (multiplied by pages if the name contains "per page"), Booking system: 100 to 300, Extra language: 150 to 500, Logo design: 30 to 200.
Result
0Low build estimate
0High build estimate
0Running cost per year
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All rates are editable example assumptions for planning, not market data or a quote.
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Quick answer
A website cost calculator multiplies your page count by a per page rate, adjusts for design level, then adds extras such as a store, booking or copywriting. A 10 page custom business site often costs several times a template site. Get at least two quotes and budget yearly hosting, domain and maintenance too.
What is a website cost calculator?
A website cost calculator is a planning tool that turns a project scope into a price range. It works out pages × rate per page × design multiplier, adds each extra feature at a low and high price, and lists the yearly running costs separately.
How do you use the Website Cost Calculator?
- Choose the type of site and the design level you want (template, customised or fully custom).
- Enter the number of unique pages and, for a store, the number of products to set up.
- Edit the rate per page and the extras list so they match the quotes or price lists you have.
- Add yearly hosting, domain and monthly maintenance costs.
- Read the low, high and middle estimate plus the line by line breakdown, then use it to brief designers.
How much does a small business website cost?
A simple 5 to 10 page small business website on a theme usually costs a few hundred dollars from a freelancer, while a fully custom design with copywriting can cost several thousand. My own small business website design starts from $249. Scope, not the platform, drives most of the price.
What affects the cost of a website the most?
The number of unique page layouts and custom features affect cost the most, followed by who writes the content. An online store, booking system, multiple languages or integrations each add a block of work, while extra pages that reuse one template are cheap to add.
What are the yearly costs of running a website?
Expect three yearly costs: the domain name, hosting, and maintenance (updates, backups, security and small edits). Premium themes and plugins may also renew each year. Fast hosting matters because Google recommends good Core Web Vitals such as LCP under 2.5 seconds.
Quick reference
| Cost driver | Why it changes the price | How to save |
|---|---|---|
| Unique page layouts | Each new layout needs design, build and testing | Reuse one template for similar pages |
| Design level | Custom design takes more hours than a theme | Customise a good theme for a first version |
| Online store | Products, payments, shipping and tax setup | Start with your best sellers and add later |
| Copywriting | Writing and editing every page takes time | Supply your own facts, let the writer polish |
| Integrations | Booking, CRM or payment tools need setup and tests | Use the tool's ready plugin where possible |
| Ongoing care | Updates, backups and security every month | Choose managed hosting with backups included |
Worked example
Example
Example: a 10 page customised business site at $40 to $110 per page gives $400 to $1,100, × 1.5 for customised design is $600 to $1,650. Adding a contact form ($0 to $50), blog setup ($50 to $150) and basic on-page SEO ($50 to $200) brings the build to $700 to $2,050. Hosting at $120 and a $15 domain add $135 a year. These rates are editable assumptions, not market data.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this website cost estimate a real quote?
No. The calculator gives a planning range from editable assumptions. Real quotes depend on the designer, the country, the deadline and the exact scope, so use the breakdown to brief two or three designers and compare like for like.
Is WordPress cheaper than a custom coded website?
Usually yes for brochure and blog sites, because themes and plugins cover common features. Custom code can cost more at the start but makes sense for unusual features or very strict speed needs. Either can rank well when the pages are fast and helpful.
Does a more expensive website rank better on Google?
No. Google ranks pages on helpful content, relevance and a good page experience, not on what the site cost. A cheap site that is fast, crawlable and answers searchers well can beat an expensive one, so budget for content and SEO as well as design.
How many pages does a small business website need?
Most small businesses need a home page, one page per main service, an about page, a contact page and the legal pages. That is often 6 to 12 pages. Add more only when each page answers a distinct search or customer question.
Should I pay for copywriting when building a website?
Pay for copywriting if you cannot explain your services clearly or lack time. Good copy affects conversions and search visibility more than small design details. You can save money by writing the facts yourself and paying a writer to edit.
How long does it take to build a website?
A small template based site can be ready in about one to three weeks once content is supplied, while custom design or an online store often takes several weeks longer. Late content and slow feedback cause most delays, not the build itself.
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