SOLUTIONSQuick answer
A small business website in 2026 usually costs a few hundred to a few thousand US dollars to build, depending mostly on page count, custom features and who builds it. At Naarvix, a 1–3 page site starts at $299, 4–7 pages at $599 and 8–15 pages at $999. Add yearly costs for the domain, hosting and updates.
Key takeaways
- Page count and custom features drive price far more than design style.
- Naarvix prices: Starter 1–3 pages from $299, Business 4–7 from $599, Pro 8–15 from $999, redesigns from $299.
- Budget for running costs every year: domain, hosting, email, and someone to keep the site updated and secure.
- Online booking, payments, multiple languages and integrations are what move a project from a website to a web application.
- Ask for a fixed written scope and a preview before paying the full amount.
How much does a small business website cost?
For most local and service businesses (contractors, clinics, consultants, shops), the honest answer is: less than many agencies quote, as long as the scope is clear. Here is how we price new websites at Naarvix, in US dollars:
| Package | Pages | Typical fit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 1–3 | A new or one-person business that needs a professional presence | from $299 |
| Business | 4–7 | Contractors and service companies with a page per service | from $599 |
| Pro | 8–15 | Growing businesses: booking, blog, service-area pages | from $999 |
| Redesign | Existing site | Keep your domain and rankings, fix what does not work | from $299 |
Every package includes a mobile-friendly design, a contact or quote form and basic on-page SEO. See the details on our websites page; we design your homepage as a free preview before you pay.
What makes a website more expensive?
- Number of unique page designs: ten pages built from two templates cost less than five pages that are each different.
- Custom features: online booking, payments, customer accounts, calculators, member areas or a product catalogue.
- Integrations: connecting to a CRM, inventory, accounting or scheduling software.
- Content: writing copy, professional photos and translations cost extra if you cannot supply them.
- Ecommerce: product setup, payment gateways, shipping and tax rules add time.
- Speed and SEO work beyond the basics: technical SEO audits, service-area pages and performance tuning.
What are the ongoing costs of a website?
- Domain name: a yearly renewal fee paid to the registrar.
- Hosting: from inexpensive shared plans to managed hosting; pay the provider directly so you are never locked in to your developer.
- Business email: usually charged per mailbox per month.
- Updates and security: CMS, plugin and server updates. October 2026's PHP2Shell vulnerabilities showed why someone must own this.
- Changes: new pages, offers and photos over time; agree an hourly rate or monthly care plan up front.
Should I use a website builder, a freelancer or an agency?
| Option | Good for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| DIY builder (Wix, Squarespace) | Very small budgets and simple sites you update yourself | Your time, monthly fees, and limits on speed and SEO |
| Freelancer | Simple sites with a clear brief | Availability, handover and who fixes problems later |
| Small agency or studio | Business sites that must bring in leads and be maintained | Make sure pricing and ownership are in writing |
| Large agency | Big brands with complex requirements | Prices that include overheads a small business does not need |
How do I avoid overpaying for a website?
- Write down the pages you need and the one action you want visitors to take (call, book, request a quote).
- Ask for a fixed price for that written scope, with what is included and what costs extra.
- Ask to see a design preview or similar recent work before paying in full.
- Make sure the domain, hosting account and site files are in your name.
- Agree how updates, fixes and security are handled after launch.
Want a quote? Tell us about your business on our contact page or see our web development service. We work with businesses worldwide and schedule calls in your time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 5-page website cost?
At Naarvix a 4–7 page business website starts at $599, including mobile-friendly design, a quote form, Google Maps and basic on-page SEO. Extra features such as online booking or payments are quoted separately.
Why do website quotes vary so much?
Quotes differ in scope (number of designs, features, content writing), in who does the work, and in what happens after launch. Compare quotes on the same written list of pages and features.
Do I own my website after it is built?
You should. With Naarvix, once the project is paid for, the design, content and code are yours, and your domain stays in your name.