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How Much Does a Website Cost in 2022?

Dylan Wickliffe Dylan Wickliffe
  • Website Design + Development
  • November 15, 2022
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If you're thinking about building (or rebuilding) a website for your business, one of the first questions on your mind is probably: how much does a website cost?

It's a reasonable question, and the answer isn't as simple as you might think.

The cost of a website depends on a variety of factors, including the platform, the size and scope of the project, the design and development costs, hosting fees, and ongoing maintenance expenses.

Media Junction is an award-winning website design company and HubSpot partner with over 25 years of experience. We design, redesign, and transform your inbound website marketing experience. 

We understand the struggle of weighing website design cost options.  

In this article, we'll give you a breakdown of all the different factors that go into pricing a website so that you can get a better understanding of what your project might cost.


What goes into the cost of a website?

  1. Website Builder vs Custom Design
  2. Size and Scope
  3. Design and Development Cost
  4. Hosting Fees
  5. Ongoing Maintenance Expenses

1. Website Builder vs Custom Design

These days, just about anyone can build a website. If you're planning to build a website, you'll need to decide whether to use a website builder or opt for a custom design.

There are pros and cons to both approaches, so it's important to weigh your options carefully before making a decision.

Website builders like WordPress and Squarespace are popular because they're easy to use and don't require any coding knowledge.

You can create a basic website in just a few hours using one of these plug and play platforms.

Also, as you probably guessed, they are much more affordable than a custom website. The caveat is you'll be limited in terms of design and functionality with a website builder. 

If you want a truly unique website, you'll want to hire a web designer to create a custom design for you.

Custom websites can be more expensive than using a website builder, but they offer more flexibility in terms of design and functionality.

With a custom website (and the right partner), you can have whatever features and design elements you want. 

2. Size and Scope

Once you've made a decision on the platform, one of the first factors to consider when pricing a website is the size and scope of the project.

A small, simple website might only cost a few thousand dollars to design and develop, while a large, complex site with multiple custom modules and eCommerce functionality could easily cost tens of thousands of dollars or more.

Some common features that will affect the size and scope—and therefore the cost—of your website include:

  • Number of pages: A one-page site will of course be less expensive than a 100-page site.

  • Specific functionality: A site with just a few basic pages will be less expensive than a site with complex features like an eCommerce store or database integration.

  • Level of customization: A site that uses pre-designed templates will be less expensive than a completely custom-designed site.

3. Design and Development Cost

The next factor to consider is the design and development costs.

This is where you'll need to decide whether you want to use pre-designed templates or have your site custom-designed from scratch.

If you opt for pre-designed templates, you can expect to pay anywhere from $50 to $5,000 for the initial design, depending on the quality of the template and the complexity of customization required.

If you want your site custom-designed from scratch, you can expect to pay $5,000 to $50,000 or more for the initial design, depending on the complexity of the project.

4. Hosting Fees

Another factor that will affect the cost of your website is hosting fees.

Hosting fees are typically charged on a monthly or yearly basis and can range from $5 to $100 per month, depending on the type of hosting service you choose.

Shared hosting plans are usually the most affordable option for small businesses, while dedicated servers are typically more expensive.

5. Ongoing Maintenance Expenses

Finally, don't forget to factor in ongoing maintenance expenses when budgeting for your website.

Once your site is up and running, you'll need to pay for things like hosting fees, domain name renewals, SSL certificates, software updates, security patches, and more.

Depending on your budget and needs, you may also want to hire someone to manage these tasks for you.

So what does a website cost?

As you can see from this breakdown, there's no one-size-fits-all answer to the question "How much does a website cost?" The final price tag depends on factors like size and scope, design and development costs, hosting fees, and ongoing maintenance expenses.

However, in general terms, you can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $50,000 or more for a fully functioning website.

Of course, if you're on a tight budget, there are plenty of ways to cut costs without sacrificing quality—while price matters, it shouldn't be what holds you back from moving forward with your website!

Media Junction has built dynamic, tailor-fit websites for over 25 years. If you would like a website design quote ASAP, click the link below -  

Dylan Wickliffe
Dylan Wickliffe

Dylan Wickliffe is a former HubSpotter and the current VP of Growth at media junction®. With eclectic experience ranging from the Marine Corps, to ministry, healthcare, SaaS, and even entrepreneurship, Dylan has learned to take pride in his unique approach to sales: "Dont make sales weird—sell like a HUMAN."

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