One of the most common questions we get is, "How much does a website cost?" The answer, frustratingly, is usually "It depends." But we believe in transparency, so let's break down exactly what goes into the cost of a business website.
The Core Components
A website isn't a one-time purchase; it's an ongoing investment. Here are the main cost drivers:
- Domain & Hosting: The foundational recurring costs (usually $50 - $200/year).
- Design & UI/UX: Custom designs convert better but cost more than templates.
- Development: The actual coding of the site. E-commerce and custom features increase this significantly.
- Content & SEO: High-quality copy and technical SEO optimization.
Template vs. Custom
You can build a basic template site yourself for cheap. But a custom, professionally built business website that acts as a lead generation engine usually starts around $2,000 to $5,000 for small businesses, scaling up for complex requirements.
At duperTech, we focus on ROI. A $5,000 website that brings in $50,000 of new business is vastly cheaper than a $500 website that brings in nothing.
