One of the most common questions we hear from clients is: "How much does a website cost?" The answer can't be a single number — the price depends on the type of website, its complexity, and the features included. In this article, we'll break down real website development prices in 2026.
Website Types and Their Cost
| Website Type | Timeline | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Landing page | 5-7 days | from $250 |
| Business card site | 7-10 days | from $350 |
| Corporate website | 2-3 weeks | from $600 |
| Online store | 3-6 weeks | from $800 |
| Web app / SaaS | 1-3 months | from $2000 |
What's Included in the Price
When you order a website from WebStudio, you get a complete package:
- Design — custom layout for your brand, no templates
- Development — responsive across all devices (mobile, tablet, desktop)
- SEO — meta tags, structure, Schema.org, sitemap
- SSL certificate — secure HTTPS connection
- Hosting for 1 year — reliable server placement
- Domain for 1 year — your own internet address
- Contact form — collect inquiries from visitors
- Analytics — Yandex.Metrika and Google Analytics
- AI chat — chatbot to answer visitor questions
What Affects the Price
1. Number of pages
A landing page is one page. A corporate website can have 10-30 pages. More pages mean higher cost.
2. Design
Template design is cheaper but looks like thousands of other sites. Custom design costs more but sets you apart from competitors.
3. Functionality
A simple contact form is included. A calculator, personal dashboard, CRM integration — these are additional features that increase the cost.
4. Content
If you don't have text and photos, they need to be created. Copywriting, photography, graphics — all affect the final cost.
5. SEO promotion
Basic SEO optimization is included in the website cost. Ongoing promotion in search engines is a separate service from $70/month.
Hidden Costs Nobody Tells You About
Many studios only quote the development cost but forget to mention:
- Hosting — from $5-20/month (after the first free year)
- Domain renewal — from $10-15/year
- Maintenance — from $50/month for updates and fixes
- SSL certificate — often free, but premium ones cost from $50/year
At WebStudio, the first year of hosting and domain is included in the price. We don't hide costs — everything is transparent.
Comparison: Freelancer vs Studio vs Website Builder
| Parameter | Freelancer | Studio | Builder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landing page cost | $100-300 | $250-600 | $0-30/mo |
| Design quality | Depends on freelancer | Guaranteed high | Template-based |
| SEO | Basic | Full | Limited |
| Support | Often disappears | Guaranteed | DIY |
| Website ownership | Yes | Yes | No (rental) |
How to Save on Website Development
- Prepare content in advance — texts, photos, logo. This saves time and money.
- Decide on features — don't order what you won't use.
- Choose a landing page — if you don't need a multi-page site.
- Order from a studio — freelancers are cheaper but riskier.
Our Recommendation
For most small businesses, the optimal choice is a landing page or business card site for $250-400. This covers 90% of needs: service presentation, lead collection, SEO. If you need an online store, expect to pay $800+.
The key is not to chase the lowest price. Cheap = poor quality = redoing = double the cost. Better to pay once and get a working website than to redo it three times.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a landing page cost?
From $250 for a landing page with custom design, responsive layout, SEO, and contact form. Hosting and domain included for 1 year.
How much does an online store cost?
From $800 for a basic online store with product catalog, shopping cart, and online payment.
How long does it take to build a website?
Landing page: 5-7 days. Corporate website: 2-3 weeks. Online store: 3-6 weeks.
What is included in the website cost?
Design, development, responsive layout, SEO, SSL, hosting for 1 year, domain for 1 year, contact form, analytics, AI chat.