A business website at Web Designing Agency starts from $100 for a Basic WordPress site of up to 5 pages, and an online store starts from $300, which includes up to 10 pages and up to 50 products. Your final price depends on the number of pages, design complexity, features, integrations and content. This guide explains each factor so you can budget with confidence.
Last reviewed: October 24, 2026. Prices are starting points for planning and are confirmed in a written proposal.
What drives the price of a website
Website cost is mostly the time required to plan, design, build, test and launch the site. A five-page brochure site needs far less work than a store with hundreds of products, payment rules and integrations.
The main factors are the number of pages, how custom the design is, the features you need, the amount of content to create or migrate, and the tools it must connect to.
Typical scope by website type
| Website type | Typical scope | Main cost drivers |
|---|---|---|
| Basic business website | Up to 5 pages, responsive layout, contact form, basic on-page SEO | Number of pages, content readiness |
| Online store | Product catalogue, cart, checkout, payment gateway | Product count, variations, shipping and tax rules |
| Custom website | Tailored layouts and advanced functionality | Custom features, integrations, technical planning |
Our packages: Basic website design starts from $100 and ecommerce website design starts from $300. Custom projects are quoted individually after we review your requirements.
Costs that are often separate from design
Some costs are paid to third parties and are not part of the design fee unless your proposal says so. Plan for these when you set your budget:
| Item | Why it may cost extra |
|---|---|
| Domain name | Registered yearly with a registrar |
| Hosting | Monthly or yearly fee, depending on the provider |
| Premium themes and plugins | Licences often renew every year |
| Stock photos and fonts | Licensed per use or per project |
| Payment gateway fees | Charged per transaction by the provider |
| Platform subscriptions | For example a hosted store platform or email tool |
How to get an accurate quote
Give any agency the same short brief so quotes can be compared fairly: the type of website, the pages you expect, the features you need, whether you can supply content and images, any existing site to migrate, and your target launch date.
A trustworthy quote lists what is included, how many revision rounds you get, and which costs are paid to third parties. Be cautious of prices that look unusually low without a clear scope, or promises of guaranteed search rankings.
What a lower or higher budget usually buys
A lower budget works best when the project is small and clearly defined: a focused set of pages, a proven layout, your own text and images, and a handful of standard features. It is a good way to get online quickly and improve later.
A higher budget makes sense when the website is central to how you win business: a custom design, a larger content plan, advanced features, integrations with your other tools, or a store with a big catalogue. In these cases, planning and testing time is what you are paying for.
Questions to ask any agency before you agree
- What exactly is included, page by page?
- How many design revisions are included?
- Who owns the design and content when the project ends?
- Which costs are paid to third parties, and how often do they renew?
- What happens if the scope changes?
- Who will I talk to during the project?
Clear answers to these questions matter more than the lowest price. A written proposal should answer all of them.
Ways to keep the cost under control
Launch with the pages that matter most and add others later. Prepare your text and images before design starts. Choose a platform you can manage yourself so small edits do not need a developer. Decide who gives final approval so revisions stay focused.
When you are ready, see our [pricing page](/pricing/) or [request a free quote](/contact/). If you are comparing options, our guide to [custom design versus templates](/blog/custom-web-design-vs-website-templates/) explains the trade-offs.
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