How much does a small business website cost?
Here is the ballpark for a small business website of up to 10 pages, built by a web firm.
- LeanAbout $550up front
- TypicalAbout $1,000up front
- FancyAbout $1,700up front
From 19 published prices. Newest October 26, 2026. Lean means 1 in 4 prices is lower. Fancy means 1 in 4 is higher. How this works
What makes it cost more
- More pages
- The firm writes the words for you
- Custom photos or drawings
- Online booking or forms that do more than send an email
- A design made from scratch instead of from a starting design
What makes it cost less
- Fewer pages
- You send the words and photos
- The firm starts from a design it already has
- You make small changes yourself after launch
Here is the ballpark for a website you rent from a web firm for a monthly fee.
- LeanAbout $100a month
- TypicalAbout $150a month
- FancyAbout $250a month
From 14 published prices. Newest October 26, 2026. Lean means 1 in 4 prices is lower. Fancy means 1 in 4 is higher. How this works
What makes it cost more
- More pages
- More changes each month
- Extras such as booking, a blog, or a store
What makes it cost less
- Fewer pages
- A longer contract
- You make small changes yourself
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How much does a small business website cost?
The typical price is about $1,000. One in four firms asks less than $550. One in four asks more than $1,700.
Can I pay monthly instead?
Yes. Some firms build the site and charge a monthly fee instead of a big bill up front. Use the switch at the top of this page to see that ballpark.
Does the price include hosting?
Not always. Many firms charge for hosting or care each month on top of the build. Ask what the monthly cost is before you sign.
Where do these numbers come from?
They come from 19 prices that web firms publish on their own websites. Web Price Index collects them, and this site rounds them to a ballpark.
How much does a website cost per month?
The typical monthly fee is about $150. One in four firms asks less than $100. One in four asks more than $250.
What happens if I stop paying?
It depends on the firm. Some let you keep the site. Some take it down. Ask before you sign.