Our current package proposal for a compact business website is $2,240. It covers 1–6 pages, one content language, custom design, and implementation for desktop and mobile. The domain, hosting, and additional features are agreed separately.
This is a defined scope, not a general market rate. The figure does not transfer meaningfully to a website that needs a shop, multiple languages, or a booking system. To compare quotes, first line up the services included in each one.
What the price covers
The word “website” is not a sufficient description of the work. A template you fill in yourself and an agreed design with a finished implementation are different projects. Clarify who structures the content, who designs the site, and who completes the build.
| Item | What the quote should specify |
|---|---|
| Structure | Number of pages or sections, and which content each includes. |
| Design | Template or custom design, with layouts for large and small screens. |
| Content | Who supplies the copy, images, and legal text, and who adds them to the site. |
| Implementation | Contact options, forms, languages, and other agreed features. |
| Reviews | Number and scope of included revision rounds. |
| Handover | Which files, access details, and instructions you receive. |
Ask about any missing item. A short written addition is more useful later than relying on the memory of a friendly conversation. Be especially precise about copy: “adding content” does not automatically mean “writing the copy”.
What changes the amount of work
More pages mean more work, but page count does not explain everything. A single page with custom appointment logic can take more effort than several simple service pages. Existing material matters too: approved copy and usable photos are a different starting point from a blank document.
- Additional languages: translating, matching, and maintaining the content in each version.
- Custom features: for example, bookings, a shop, or a connection to other software.
- Additional content work: developing copy, choosing images, or organising a photo shoot.
- Changes after approval: a new structure often affects the design and implementation too.
Decide early what is essential and what can wait. A clearly scoped first step makes a reliable quote possible. A wish list without priorities leads to questions and extra contingency in the price.
Costs after the site is finished
Budget for the website over its first year, not only up to handover. Depending on the agreement, one-time design and build costs are followed by the domain, hosting, maintenance, and paid services. A low starting price is of little help if the ongoing commitments are unclear.
Ask which future changes are included. A new phone number is different from an additional service page. Agree on who handles technical updates and how the website will be handed over if you change providers.
Clarify the prices themselves too: is the quoted amount the final total, or will tax be added? Which services are one-off and which recur? The actual quote should answer these questions.
What our package proposal includes
The proposal on this website lists $2,240 for 1–6 pages in one language. It includes page structure, design, responsive implementation, a direct contact option, page titles and descriptions, and a short walkthrough. 2 consolidated revision rounds are included.
You provide the copy, images, and final legal texts. Adding 2 legal pages is included. Shops, booking systems, and CRM integrations fall outside this package. The domain, hosting, and ongoing costs are agreed before the project starts.
Whether the proposal fits your project depends on the content we discuss. A sensible scope saves both sides time. If your offer covers several distinct topics, work out the structure first.
How to compare two quotes
Write down the scope you want and send the same description to each provider. Only then can you see whether a price difference comes from a different set of services.
- Mark what each quote actually includes.
- Ask for missing items to be added in writing.
- Compare build costs and ongoing costs separately.
- Clarify approvals, revisions, and the later handover.
- Decide who in your business will supply content and gather feedback.
The least expensive quote may fit if it covers exactly what you need and you will handle the rest yourself. Costs often rise when expectations only become clear during the work. A well-defined scope makes the price easier to understand.