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Website Cost Calculator
A realistic price range for a small business website — based on who builds it, how big it is, and what it needs to do. No email required.
Who is building it?
How many pages?
5What does it need?
Estimated one-off cost
$1,850 – $6,200
These are directional market ranges, not a quote. Actual prices vary by country, provider experience, and how much is templated versus custom.
Video transcript
How much does a small business website cost? Usually zero to five thousand dollars upfront, plus fifty to five hundred a year. It depends on who builds it. A DIY builder, zero to two hundred dollars upfront. A freelancer, five hundred to five thousand. An agency, five thousand to thirty thousand and up. Then come the yearly costs. A domain, ten to twenty dollars. Hosting or a builder plan, one hundred to four hundred. Business email, zero to eighty. Once it is live, many solopreneurs spend one hundred fifty to five hundred dollars a year. Most solopreneurs can launch a first site for under five hundred dollars. The bigger investment is your time. Want your own number? Pick who builds it, the pages and the features. Try the free website cost calculator at mustardseedmt.com.
Before you spend anything
The biggest driver of website cost is not pages or plugins — it is clarity. A site with a sharp message and one clear action converts better than an expensive site that tries to do everything. These guides help you scope it right: