How Much Does a Small Business Website Cost in the UK?

Introduction

When it comes to looking into any new service, tool or supplier, one of the early and most important questions is what it would cost.

With a website, it is not a simple answer. It is a bespoke service, so the price can depend on loads of different factors, such as the size of the site and the complexity of the site.

It would certainly make our life easier, and your life easier, if we could give a simple answer from the start. The truth is that the right price depends on getting the most accurate scope of your requirements.

There are, though, certain factors that do end up affecting the final cost.

What affects the cost of a business website?

First and foremost, the size of the site matters. The price for a one-page website is significantly different from a 10-page website. Most agencies try their best to avoid a '£x per page' pricing model, as one page can be more complex than the next, but the volume of pages does matter.

Then there are features. If a site requires a booking system, integration with a payment or online store, for instance, that can significantly sway the price. Also, the type of integration can matter. If it is a simple plugin or bit of code to drop in, it's a lot easier than an API integration.

This is why a clear website scoping call matters. It is important that you and I can talk in detail about what you require, so that with the most information, the most accurate price can be offered.

Therefore, it can be important to consider what you want out of a website and, more importantly, what you most need from it.

What should a website design quote include?

As with any legal contract or agreement, the details matter. When you are getting a quote for a website, make sure you can see the following:

• A price for the complete design and build, not just a design.

• A guarantee that the site will be optimised for all devices.

• Clarity about who provides the text and images.

• How many revisions to the site can you get before the design is locked in.

• Who is responsible for testing the website before it is launched.

• What happens once it goes live, and you want changes made.

It is important that all of the fine details are agreed and provided with clarity from the beginning.

What does a small business website cost at 80five?

We have thought hard about what our base price would be and how to balance affordability against quality of work.

Therefore, all of our web design work starts at £795. For a straightforward one-page website with text, images, contact details and even a form, all of that would be included in that price.

From that base level, the price then does depend on scope, size and complexity. We want to deliver great websites quickly and for an affordable price.

What ongoing website costs should you plan for?

The building of the website is part of the cost. There are inevitable and unavoidable ongoing expenses as well.

Firstly, the domain name (e.g. mybusiness.com) needs to be renewed, probably annually. Without it, you will have no website and no business emails.

Then, your website needs to be hosted, and hosting does come at a cost. It is important to host your website with a reputable hosting provider, avoiding shared hosting and cheaper services.

Finally, you can also pay for website maintenance services. This would help look after your website. It will involve people proactively monitoring your website for issues and errors and fixing problems. Plus, they can help edit your website if you're too busy running your business.

Our Website Care service starts at £49 per month and includes hosting and maintenance.

Can you spread the cost of a website?

We offer the option for you to spread the cost of your website over 24 or 36 monthly payments. We understand that some businesses prefer to pay off a bill immediately and some prefer, for cash flow reasons, to spread the cost.

Without additional charges or interest payments, we can provide the option for you to spread the cost. Or, you can still pay the cost of the website during the build process.

What information do you need to get a website quote?

Before you reach out to web agencies, it is really helpful if you can gather the following information:

• Do you already own a domain? If so, who owns it and where?

• What do you want people to do when they visit your website? Fill out a form, call you, book a meeting, etc?

• Who are your competitors?

• Roughly, which pages do you feel your website might need?

• Do you need any integrations with booking forms or other features?

The more information you can come with, the more accurate and final a quote will be.

Get a quote for your small business website

If you are ready to get a full, no-obligation quote, you can get in touch with us today and have that initial scoping discussion. With it, you can finally find out how much a website costs for you and your business.