Website design: what drives the cost
"How much does a website cost?" has as many answers as there are websites. Instead of a price list, here you'll find what actually drives the cost, what to check before comparing quotes and how we get to a written proposal for your case.
At a glance
- Online since
- 2012
- Websites
- 50+
- Custom-built
- 100%
- EU-based hosting
- EU
Six things that drive the cost of a website
Size and structure
How many different kinds of page you need matters more than how many pages you have. Ten service pages on one template cost less than four completely different ones.
Design
A design built from scratch around your business, or an adapted ready-made theme. The first stands out and loads faster; the second starts sooner.
Features
Forms, bookings or appointments, multiple languages, a members' area, an e-shop. Each feature is its own piece of design, code and testing.
Content
Whether copy and photos are ready, need SEO editing, or must be migrated from an old site with proper redirects.
Integrations
Connecting a CRM, booking system, newsletter, accounting software or ERP. Each one also depends on how open the other system is.
After launch
Hosting, updates, backups and changes during the year. It's an ongoing cost and should be listed separately in the quote.
How to read a website quote
Two quotes for "a website" rarely describe the same thing. These are the points that separate a cheap quote from a website that's worth the money.
01Why we don't publish a price list
Ready-made packages with a "from" price are easy to compare, but rarely fit a real business. Either you pay for things you don't need, or the package doesn't cover what you do need and the final price climbs along the way.
We'd rather talk for a few minutes about your business and send you a written proposal with exactly what's included. That way you know from the start what you pay and what you get.
02What to compare between two quotes
Before looking at the total, check that the quotes answer the same questions. If one doesn't, ask; the answer tells you a lot about what comes next.
- What exactly is included
- Pages, features, languages, number of revisions, and who writes or edits the copy.
- Who owns the domain and site
- The domain should be in your name and the website yours, so you can change partners without losing anything.
- Yearly costs
- Hosting, domain, maintenance and plugin licences. Ask for them to be listed separately from the build.
- Speed and SEO basics
- Fast loading on mobile, structured data, proper redirects from the old site and submission to Google.
- Timeline
- When the site will be ready and what's needed from you to keep to it.
- Support after launch
- Who fixes a problem, how fast, and how changes are handled during the year.
03What keeps the cost sensible
The most effective way to cut cost isn't cutting quality but cutting what's unnecessary. A clear goal for the website ("get people to call me", "get appointments booked") keeps out features nobody will use.
Ready copy and photos shorten the project. A first, smaller launch with what you need today, and additions later, spreads the cost over time without rebuilding anything.
04When cheap turns out expensive
A slow website loses visitors before they even see it. A site without proper redirects from the old one loses the Google rankings it had. A domain registered in your developer's name locks you in.
The real cost of a website is the build plus whatever you pay to keep it running and bringing in customers over the next few years. That's what's worth comparing.
05How our proposal works
Tell us a little about your business through the form or by phone. We send a written proposal with everything included, yearly costs listed separately, a timeline and what we'll need from you.
The proposal doesn't commit you to anything. If you want to compare it with others, use the points on this page.
A proposal without surprises
Online since 2012, with more than 50 websites delivered. We know where time and cost usually slip in a project, so we put them in the proposal before we start, not along the way.
From the first call to a written proposal
- 01
Discovery
A few minutes about your business, your customers and what the website should do.
- 02
Written proposal
Everything included, yearly costs listed separately and a timeline, in one document.
- 03
Questions & adjustments
We remove or add whatever's needed so the proposal fits exactly.
- 04
Kick-off
Once we agree, we start with a clear schedule and milestones.
What people usually ask
How a quote works
No one-size-fits-all packages. We talk for a few minutes about your business and send you a written proposal with everything included and a timeline. No obligation.
How much does a simple website cost?
It depends on size, design, features and whether the content is ready. A small showcase site with ready copy is the most economical scenario. For a concrete figure we send you a written proposal.
Why don't you have priced packages?
Because they rarely fit a real business: either you pay for what you don't need or the price climbs along the way. A written proposal says up front what's included.
Are there yearly charges?
Yes, as with any website: domain, hosting and, if you want it, maintenance. The proposal lists them separately from the build so you know the real cost per year.
Can I start small and add more later?
Yes, and it's often the best choice. We build the site so new pages and features can be added without starting over.
Does the proposal commit me?
No. You get it in writing, compare it with others if you like and decide with no obligation.
What do you need from me for a proposal?
A few words about your business, what the website should do and, if there is one, your current site's address. Websites you like help too.
Find out what your website will cost
Tell us a little about your business and we'll send you a written proposal with no obligation.
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