How Much Does a Small Business Website Cost in the UK?
A small business website in the UK costs from £500 for a simple 5-page site, £1,000 with a CMS and blog, and £2,000 for an online shop with payments. Custom web apps start at £3,000+. Here's what each tier includes and what you actually pay for.
What Affects the Cost?
How Much Does Each Tier Cost?
Fixed prices. No surprises. What you see is what you pay.
Simple Site
£500
A straightforward website that tells people who you are, what you do, and how to reach you.
- Up to 5 pages
- Mobile-first design
- Contact form
- Google Maps embed
- Basic SEO
- Hosting setup
Business Site
£1,000
Everything in Simple Site, plus a CMS so you can edit your own content, blog, and gallery.
- Content management dashboard
- Blog or news section
- Photo gallery with lightbox
- Analytics
- Cookie consent / GDPR compliant
Online Shop
£2,000
Full e-commerce with product pages, shopping cart, and Stripe payments. For local makers and small retailers.
- Product catalogue with categories
- Shopping cart
- Stripe card payments
- Order confirmation emails
- Mobile-optimised checkout
Custom Web App
from £3,000+
Something that doesn't fit the above — booking systems, dashboards, member portals, bespoke tools.
- Built to your specification
- PostgreSQL database
- User accounts & login
- API integrations
- Hosted and maintained
What's Not Included
Being upfront about the extras so there are no surprises.
Domain name (~£10/year)
You buy it, you own it. I'll help you set it up.
Stock photography
If you need premium images, those are separate. Free stock photos work fine for most sites.
Ongoing content updates
I can help with changes after launch, but that's billed separately or covered by ongoing support.
Hidden Costs to Watch Out For
Not with me — but some agencies and page builders are less transparent.
Some web agencies charge monthly retainers for basic maintenance — £50–£150/month just to keep a simple site running. Others use page builders that lock you into their platform with subscription fees.
With me, you pay for the build (fixed price, agreed upfront), your domain (~£10/year), and hosting (~£5–£15/month). That's it. No monthly retainer, no platform lock-in, no surprise bills. If you ever want to move, the domain is yours and the code goes with you.
Budget sorted but wondering about the calendar? Read how long a website takes to build for tier-by-tier timelines and what slows builds down.
Questions
How much does a small business website cost?
A simple 5-page brochure website costs from £500. A business site with CMS and blog is from £1,000. An online shop with payments is from £2,000. Custom web apps start at £3,000+. The right option depends on what your business needs.
What's included in a £500 website?
A £500 Simple Site includes up to 5 pages, mobile-first design, a contact form, Google Maps embed, basic SEO, including titles, descriptions, and sitemap, plus hosting setup. You approve the content and it stays as-is unless you request changes.
Do I need a CMS?
If you want to edit your own content, swap photos, or write blog posts, yes. That's the £1,000 Business Site tier with a content management dashboard. If you're happy to have the site built once and left alone, the £500 Simple Site is fine.
Can I sell products on my website?
Yes. If you need to take orders and payments online, the Online Shop tier from £2,000 includes a product catalogue, shopping cart, and Stripe payment integration. That covers most farm shops, makers, and small retailers.
Are there any hidden costs?
No hidden fees. You pay for the build, fixed price, the domain name, usually about £10/year, and hosting, usually about £5-£15/month. No monthly retainers, no page builder subscriptions, and no surprise charges. I tell you the full cost before we start.
Got a project in mind?
Tell me what you need and I'll let you know if I can build it, how long it'll take, and what it'll cost. No obligation.