How Much Does a Small Business Website Cost in the UK?
If you're looking for a website for your small business, the honest answer is: it depends. A simple brochure site and a full online shop are different things. Here's what each costs and what you actually get.
What Affects the Cost?
What I Charge
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 £5,000
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.
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.