A website in 2026 costs anywhere from €500 for a simple site to €5,000+ for a custom e-shop. The huge range has real reasons behind it - this guide shows them so you know exactly what you’re paying for before you compare quotes on price alone.
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Website Pricing in 2026
| Type | Typical cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Landing page / one-pager | €400 – €800 | 1–2 weeks |
| Business website (5–10 pages) | €800 – €2,000 | 2–3 weeks |
| Hotel website with bookings | €1,500 – €3,500 | 3–5 weeks |
| E-shop (WooCommerce) | €1,800 – €5,000+ | 4–8 weeks |
| Custom app / portal | €5,000+ | 2–4 months |
Our packages are public: Starter €899 (up to 5 pages), Professional €1,799 (up to 10 pages), Business €2,999 (up to 20 pages). See the details on our pricing page. For hospitality, also see hotel solutions.
What Determines the Price
Design: template or custom?
A template costs less but looks like thousands of other sites. Custom design costs more and builds a brand. The sweet spot for most businesses: custom design on a proven technical foundation (WordPress/WooCommerce), not a one-off framework nobody can maintain later.
Features
Forms, bookings, multilingual support, CRM integration, member areas - each feature adds development time. List what you truly need on day one versus later. A booking widget or ERP connection often moves a quote from Professional to Business.
SEO built in, or bolted on?
The biggest hidden cost: a beautiful site without SEO foundations (speed, structure, schema, clean URLs) will need expensive fixes later. Always ask for SEO-ready development from the start - otherwise you pay twice.
Content
Copy and photos are often not included. If you don’t have them ready, budget for content creation (~€99/page) or internal team time. Delivery delays almost always come from content, not code.
Recurring Costs You Should Know
- Domain: €10–20/year
- Hosting: €5–30/month for a standard site, more for a busy e-shop
- SSL: usually free with hosting
- Maintenance: updates, backups, security - from €199/month or hourly
More detail in our hosting and domain guide. Without these line items, a “cheap” site becomes expensive within a year.
When a Redesign Beats a New Build
If your site already ranks in Google but looks dated, a redesign with a proper SEO migration keeps your organic value and refreshes the look - often with less risk than a from-scratch build that wipes URLs. If the site is invisible and technically broken, a new build is often cleaner.
Four Mistakes When Comparing Quotes
- Comparing final prices only without a deliverables list (pages, languages, SEO, training).
- Ignoring recurring costs (hosting, maintenance, content).
- “Free SEO” that means installing a plugin with no strategy.
- Domain/hosting in the builder’s name - you lose control of your brand.
For stores, see the e-commerce website cost guide. If you also need ongoing rankings after launch, read how much SEO costs.
Sample Budget for a Small Business
Assume an 8-page business site in one language, contact form, and a light blog:
- Build in the Professional range: about €1,500 – €1,800
- Content if you do not have it (copy + light optimization): €400 – €800
- Domain + first-year hosting: €80 – €200
- Optional maintenance: €199+/month or hourly for updates
First-year totals often land near €2,000 – €3,500, depending on whether content and maintenance are included. Add a second language, bookings, or e-commerce and the range rises quickly - that is why the table at the top separates site types instead of quoting one price for everyone.
Always ask for: page count, languages, who writes the copy, whether CMS training is included, who owns domain/hosting, and what post-launch fixes cover. Without those lines, quote comparisons are misleading.
How to Read a Quote
A serious quote separates design, development, content, SEO foundations, and recurring costs. If everything is one line - “website build €X” - ask what happens when you need a new page in six months or when a plugin breaks. The cheapest line often hides the highest cost of ownership.
Template vs Custom: A Practical Comparison
Templates win on delivery speed and lower upfront price. They lose on brand differentiation, URL flexibility, and often performance when they ship with unused demos. Custom (or custom on a clean base) costs more upfront but reduces change costs later and supports SEO-ready web design better.
For local businesses with 5–10 pages, the middle path - a lean theme without page-builder bloat plus focused custom work - is usually the best cost/performance trade. If you sell online or take bookings, do not sacrifice speed and structure to “save” €300 at kickoff.
FAQ
Why do quotes vary so much?
Because you’re not comparing the same thing: template vs custom, with or without SEO, with or without content and maintenance. Ask for an itemized quote.
How much does an e-shop cost?
A functional WooCommerce store realistically starts at €1,800 with payments, shipping, and SEO structure. Full guide: e-commerce website cost.
Will the website be mine?
At AnotherSEOGuru, yes - we hand over full access and all files. Always ask: many builders lock clients into their own system.
How long does a build take?
Landing: 1–2 weeks. Business site: 2–3. Hotel with bookings: 3–5. E-shop: 4–8. The usual delay is photos and copy that aren’t ready.
Do I need a separate SEO budget after launch?
If the site ships SEO-ready, the technical foundation exists. Sustained rankings still need monthly work - content, local SEO, links. See our SEO packages.
Still Need a Specific Quote?
The tables give you ballpark figures - your price depends on your needs. Fill in the quote form (2 minutes) and get a detailed proposal within 24 hours.