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How much should a small business website cost in 2026?

Web design & growth studio

How much should a small business website cost in 2026?

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Web Design

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Maya Laurent

A clear breakdown of what you actually pay for, from templates to custom builds, so you can budget with confidence.

A clear breakdown of what you actually pay for, from templates to custom builds, so you can budget with confidence.

A clear breakdown of what you actually pay for, from templates to custom builds, so you can budget with confidence.

Maya Laurent

Founder & Creative Director

Website quotes can range from a few hundred to tens of thousands. The gap is confusing, but it usually comes down to three things: strategy, design and what happens after launch.

What drives the price

A template with your logo is fast and affordable. A custom site built around your clients, your offers and your search keywords takes more time, and usually brings in more business.

A simple way to budget

Start from the result you need. How many new clients per month would make the project worth it? Work backwards from there, and the right budget becomes much easier to judge.

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