It's the question I hear most often, and there's no single right answer – but there are concrete factors that shape it. Here's what really drives the cost.
Number and complexity of pages
A business card site with four sections (about, services, portfolio, contact) is a very different budget from an online shop with hundreds of products or a platform with user logins.
Features and functionality
A simple contact form is a minor job. A booking system, online payments, a self-editable content panel, or integration with external software – those are separate modules that need to be designed and tested.
Custom design vs. template
A site designed from scratch, tailored to the brand, takes more design time than adapting a ready-made layout. The difference is visible to anyone who lands on your site.
Ongoing maintenance after launch
A website isn't a one-time expense – domain, hosting, and occasional updates are costs worth factoring into your yearly budget, not just the launch moment.
The good news: because I write sites from scratch rather than assembling them from pre-built pieces, I can match the scope (and cost) precisely to what you actually need – without paying for features you'll never use. If you want to know what a site for your specific business would cost, the fastest way to find out is to drop me a short message about what you need.