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Guide · Updated October 7, 2026

# How much does a small business website cost?

There is no standard price, and a fair quote depends on what the site must do. Here is what moves the number.

By [Matthew Coleman](/about), MCC Solutions

**Quick answer.** There is no standard price for a small business website. What moves the number is the number of pages, whether you need booking, payments or a client login, how much content and photography is ready, whether the design is custom or template-based and how much SEO and tracking is set up at launch.

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## What drives the price

The number of pages. Whether you need booking, payments or a client login. How much content and photography is ready. Whether the design is custom or based on a template. The amount of SEO and tracking set up at launch.

## Template vs. custom

Templates and website builders cost less up front and suit simple businesses. Custom builds cost more and suit businesses with specific needs, performance requirements or growth plans.

## Ongoing costs

Domain renewal, hosting, software or plug-in licenses, and updates or care. Ask for these in writing, including what renews automatically.

## Ask for a fixed written quote

A clear scope, price and timeline protects both sides. Be careful with vague hourly estimates and with agencies that will not say what is included.

## Ownership

You should own the domain, hosting accounts and content. See our guide on domain and hosting ownership.

## Common questions

**Can I just use a site builder?**

For simple businesses, yes. Weigh time, design, speed, SEO limits and who maintains it.

**Why do quotes differ so much?**

Scope, quality and who does the work. Compare what is included, not only the price.

This guide is general information. Search engines change how they work and their guidelines; check Google's current documentation for your situation. Nobody can guarantee a ranking.

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