Website Cost Calculator

Estimate your custom website project cost in 60 seconds. Built from real 2026 pricing data — not random numbers. No signup. No email.

Custom-coded, not a WordPress template. Copywriting included. 14-day delivery. You own everything.

1 How many pages do you need?

Number of pages5
1 (landing page)30 (large site)

2 What features do you need?

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Contact Form
Working form with validation
✓
Blog / Articles
Content management system
✓
Booking / Scheduling
Calendar integration
✓
E-Commerce
Online store with payments
✓
Menu / Price List
Editable food or service menu
✓
Gallery / Portfolio
Photo or project showcase
✓
Review Integration
Google reviews on your site
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Multi-Language
Site in multiple languages

Click features to add/remove. Commonly needed features are pre-selected.

3 Design complexity

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Standard
Clean, modern layout
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Custom
Unique designs per section
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Premium
Advanced animations & interactions
Estimated project range
$3,400 - $4,600
This estimate is based on 2026 national pricing benchmarks and 100+ small business website projects. Your specific content volume and integrations will refine this number. Custom code, not a template — you own everything.
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Cost Breakdown

  • Page design & development$2,600
  • Features selected$900
  • Setup, copywriting & SEO foundation$500
  • Estimated Total$4,000

What makes our estimates different

Most website cost calculators give you a random number designed to capture your email. Ours is built from 2026 national pricing data and 100+ real projects. More importantly — local competitors charge $3,000-$5,000 for WordPress templates. We deliver custom code at the same price, with copywriting and SEO built in. Here's what drives the numbers.

Page Count (Tiered)

First 3 pages: $600 each (layout foundation). Pages 4-8: $400 each (content expansion). Pages 9+: $250 each (established architecture). Every page gets custom design, copywriting, and SEO — never templated.

Features

E-commerce ($2,500), booking systems ($1,200), and multi-language ($1,800) add real development complexity. We build integrations from scratch — no bloated plugins that slow your site down.

Design Depth

Standard = clean, effective, mobile-responsive. Custom = unique section layouts, brand-specific design. Premium = micro-interactions, scroll animations, immersive UX patterns.

Sources & methodology — how we calculate these numbers
  1. National pricing benchmarks from 2026 industry surveys: freelance custom-coded 5-page sites average $2,500-$5,000; small agencies charge $5,000-$15,000 for the same scope (source: Allusive Digital, JigsawKraft).
  2. Page pricing uses tiered rates reflecting real-world development effort: pages 1-3 at $600 each (foundational layout work), pages 4-8 at $400 each (content expansion), pages 9+ at $250 each (established architecture).
  3. Feature costs benchmarked against CodeVix 2026 pricing data and adjusted for custom-coded implementation (no plugin shortcuts). E-commerce and booking integrations reflect API configuration complexity, not just checkout buttons.
  4. Design complexity follows the tiered model used by professional agencies: Standard (clean layouts, mobile-responsive, cross-browser compatible), Custom (unique section designs, brand-specific layouts), Premium (micro-interactions, scroll animations, advanced UX patterns).
  5. All estimates include: custom design and development (no templates, no page builders), professional copywriting for every page, mobile optimization across all devices, SEO foundation (schema markup, meta tags, sitemap.xml, robots.txt), Google Business Profile integration, and a recorded video walkthrough. Domain ($10-20/yr) and hosting ($10-30/mo) are separate costs you control.

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is this calculator?

The calculator provides a realistic range based on actual project data. Think of it as a starting point — your exact quote depends on your specific business, content needs, and integrations. Reach out and we'll give you a precise number in one conversation.

What does a small business website actually cost in 2026?

A custom-coded website from a freelance developer ranges from $2,500 to $5,000 nationally. Template-based WordPress or Wix sites run $500 to $1,500 — but you get what you pay for: generic design, no original copywriting, and zero SEO foundation. Our pricing sits in the premium mid-range: custom code at a fraction of agency rates ($5,000-$15,000), with copywriting and SEO built in.

What's included in the estimate?

Custom design, development, copywriting, mobile optimization, SEO foundation (schema markup, meta tags, sitemap, robots.txt), Google Business Profile connection, and a recorded video walkthrough. Domain and hosting are separate costs you control.

How long does a custom website take?

Most small business websites launch within 14 days of the first call. Larger projects with e-commerce or custom functionality may take 3-6 weeks. We'll give you a firm timeline with your quote — and we hit it.

Do I own my website?

Yes. 100%. The domain, hosting account, source code, and all content belong to you. No lock-in contracts. No monthly fees to us unless you want ongoing support. You are never held hostage by your own website.

What if I need changes after launch?

We offer ongoing support for updates, edits, and new pages after launch. Fixed project rates, not open-ended retainers. You tell us what you need and we quote it before any work starts.

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