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How much does a website cost in 2026?
Updated November 7, 2026 · By the Rekto Digital team
A small business website usually costs between $800 and $10,000 to build, depending on who builds it, plus a few hundred dollars a year to run. Here is what changes the price, what you should be paying for, and what we charge.
Website cost at a glance
These are published 2026 estimates from Project Cost Estimator, updated July 2026. They are a guide, not a quote.
| Type | Freelancer | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Landing page | $300 to $1,500 | $800 to $3,000 |
| Business website | $800 to $4,000 | $2,000 to $10,000 |
What does a website cost per year?
The same source puts a typical WordPress business site at $240 to $1,200 a year for hosting, domain, plugins and light maintenance. Domain and SSL alone are about $15 to $50 a year.
DesignRush suggests planning 10 to 15% of the build cost each year for updates and small improvements.
What changes the price of a website?
- Number of pages. Each page needs design, writing and testing.
- Who writes the words. Text and photos from you cost less than copy written for you.
- Custom design or a template. Custom work takes longer.
- Features. Booking, payments, accounts and dashboards add the most.
- Languages. Each language adds translation and setup.
- Search setup. A site built for Google from the start needs more than a pretty design.
Why are some websites so cheap?
A low price often means a template with your logo on it, no real thought about what you sell, and slow pages. That can be fine for a very small business that only needs to exist online. It stops being cheap if nobody ever finds the site or gets in touch.
What should a business website include?
- Pages that say clearly what you sell and who it is for
- A design that works on phones
- Fast loading
- A contact or quote form that reaches your inbox
- Search basics: titles, structured data, a sitemap
- Analytics, so you can count visits and enquiries
What do we charge?
We publish our starting prices, so you can compare them with the ranges above. A written estimate confirms the final price before any work starts.
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| Landing page | From $900 |
| Business website, up to 8 pages | From $2,500 |
| Website + SEO | From $3,900 |
| Web app or client portal | From $8,000 |
| Website care | From $99/month |
Quick answers
How much does a small business website cost?
Published 2026 estimates put a small business website at about $800 to $4,000 with a freelancer and $2,000 to $10,000 with an agency. Features and copywriting move it most.
How much does a one-page website cost?
A landing page is usually $300 to $1,500 with a freelancer and $800 to $3,000 with an agency, according to published 2026 estimates.
How much does a website cost per month?
A typical WordPress business site costs about $20 to $100 a month to run, covering hosting, plugins and light maintenance.
Should I pay for a website all at once?
Many studios split it. We take 50% to start and 50% before launch.
Want a clear price for yours?A business website with us starts at $2,500 and a landing page at $900. Tell us what you need and we send a written estimate.