It is the first question almost everyone asks, and the honest answer is that it depends. A website is not one fixed thing, so the price moves with what you need it to do. Here is a straight guide to help you work out what is right for you.
What actually drives the price
Three things move the cost more than anything else.
The first is scope. A simple, well-built site with a handful of pages is very different from an online store with hundreds of products, or a site with member logins, bookings and payments. More moving parts means more design and build time.
The second is whether it is bespoke or built from a template. A template is cheaper up front, but it looks like everyone else and it often fights you when you want something specific. A bespoke design is built around your brand and your goals, and it tends to work harder over time.
The third is what happens after launch. Hosting, updates, security and the odd change all cost something. A good studio will be upfront about this rather than leaving you to find out later.
What you are really paying for
With a cheap website you are usually paying for a template and someone to fill it in. With a professional website you are paying for strategy, design, a proper build, and someone who understands how to turn visitors into enquiries and sales.
That difference matters because a website is not a cost, it is an asset. A site that brings in a handful of extra enquiries a month pays for itself many times over. A cheap site that no one trusts or can find quietly costs you customers.
How to compare quotes fairly
Look past the headline number and ask what is included. Is the design bespoke or a template. Who owns the site and the content. What does support cost after launch. How will the site actually help you get found and get enquiries.
A clear quote answers all of that in plain English. If a quote is vague, that usually tells you something.
The bottom line
Set a budget based on what the site needs to achieve, not just the lowest price you can find. If you tell us what you are trying to do, we will give you a clear, honest price guide and explain exactly what you get for it.
Get in touch and we will talk it through.