One of the first questions small business owners ask is: “How much will a website cost me?”
At Web Design Halifax, we’re here to break it down in plain English so you can budget smartly and get the best value for your money.
Website cost can vay depending on what you need. The trick is to match your budget with your business goals.
What Affects the Price?
Let’s look at the main things that influence how much you’ll pay:
Complexity & Features
A simple site with a few pages (like Home, About, Services, Contact) will cost a lot less than a full-blown ecommerce website with payment systems, user accounts, booking tools, and so on.
Make a list of what your site must do – it’ll help when getting quotes.
Design: Template vs. Bespoke
Templates are cheaper and quicker – like buying a suit off the rack.
Bespoke designs are tailored to your brand and look unique, but they take more time and cost more. Many designers offer a middle ground: start with a template and tweak it to suit your style.
Who’s Building It: DIY, Freelancer, or Agency
You’ve got three main options:
DIY Website Builders (like Wix or Squarespace): Cheap and cheerful, with monthly fees around £5–£25. Great for basic sites, but you’ll need to invest your own time.
Freelancers: Expect to pay £500–£2,000 for a small business site. You’ll get a more personal touch, and many freelancers in West Yorkshire offer great value.
Agencies: More expensive, with prices starting around £1,500 and going up to £10k+ for complex sites. You’re paying for a team and a full suite of services.
What’s Usually Included?
When you get a quote, make sure you know what’s covered:
Domain Name: Your web address – usually £10–£20/year.
Hosting: Keeps your site online. Can be £20–£50/month depending on the setup.
Design & Development: The actual building of the site – should be included in any freelancer or agency quote.
Revisions: Most packages include 2–3 rounds of changes. More than that might cost extra.
Content: Will you write the text and provide images, or do you need help? Some designers offer copywriting and photography as add-ons.
SEO Setup: Basic SEO (titles, descriptions, Google indexing) should be included. Ask!
Training & Support: Will they show you how to update your site? Some offer a support window after launch.
Ongoing Maintenance: Budget £50–£200/month if you want someone to handle updates and security. DIY? You’ll save money but spend time.
Web Design Halifax Website Cost
At Web Design Halifax, we offer flexible web design pricing and transparent packages that deliver business value.
Starter Website: £450
This is ideal for solopreneurs and freelancers who have just started their business.
You will get up to 10 page website, use your colours & content, mobile optimised, and basic website SEO. Your website can be up and running within 1 week.
Small Business Website: £950
This is perfect for established small businesses looking to grow their operations.
You will get up to 20 page website, use your colours & content, mobile optimised, and basic website SEO. Your website can be up and running within 2 weeks.
eCommerce Website: £1450
This is ideal for selling products online with secure checkout functionality.
You will get an unlimited page website, use your colours & content, mobile optimised, payments functionality and basic products SEO.