How much does a small business website cost in the UK?
From DIY builders to bespoke agencies, website prices vary enormously. Here is an honest breakdown of what you should expect to pay — and what you should get for your money.
If you have ever searched for website prices, you will know the answers range from "free" to "five figures". Both can be true — it depends entirely on what you need. Here is how the main options compare for a typical UK small business.
DIY website builders: £0–£30 per month
Tools like Wix and Squarespace let you build your own site for a monthly fee. They can work well if you have the time, a good eye for design and simple needs. The hidden costs are your own hours, and the fact that many DIY sites end up looking similar and underperforming on Google.
Freelance designers and small studios: £300–£2,000
This is the sweet spot for most sole traders and small businesses. You get a professional, bespoke website without agency overheads. Our own packages, for example, start at £395 for a starter site and £795 for a fuller business website with local SEO setup.
Agencies: £3,000 and up
Larger agencies suit bigger organisations with complex requirements — e-commerce at scale, custom web applications, or multi-site setups. For a typical local business, this level of spend is rarely necessary.
What should be included?
- A mobile-friendly, responsive design
- On-page SEO essentials (titles, descriptions, structure)
- A contact form and clear calls-to-action
- A fixed price agreed before work starts
- Ownership of your website and domain name
Whatever you spend, insist on a fixed quote in writing before work begins. A trustworthy designer will tell you exactly what is included — and what is not.
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