Business Advice 7 May 2026 1 min read

How Much Does a Website Cost? Honest 2024 Price Guide

Here is our honest breakdown of what you actually get at each price point — no agency spin.

DIY Website Builders: £0–£30/month

Wix, Squarespace and similar. Fine for testing ideas. Poor SEO, slow speeds, you own nothing. Not suitable for any business that needs Google rankings.

Cheap Freelancer Sites: £300–£800

Usually a beginner using a WordPress theme with minimal customisation. No conversion strategy, minimal SEO, no aftercare. Many clients come to us after being burned here.

Professional Agency Sites: £1,000–£5,000

Bespoke design, conversion-optimised layout, full mobile responsiveness, on-page SEO, fast load times and aftercare. Our Professional package at £2,499 consistently delivers ROI within months.

Enterprise Development: £5,000–£50,000+

E-commerce, custom web applications, membership platforms and enterprise systems.

Hidden Costs

Domain (£10–£30/yr), hosting (£60–£300/yr), photography (£200–£800), copywriting (£50–£200/page), maintenance (£49–£299/month).

Budget at least £1,000–£2,500. Think of it as an asset. View our transparent pricing.

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