THE SHORT ANSWER.
The price follows the scope, content, and features. Our starting packages are 890 €, 1,190 €, and 1,590 €. Please specify the current costs, maintenance, VAT, and external services separately.
The price for website development makes sense when it is related to a specific job. One site can present services and accept inquiries, another can organize a catalog, and a third can process orders. A total amount does not tell you whether the offers include the same things.
When asking how much a website costs, add what you want it to do. Who will view it, what pages are needed, and what next step do you expect? This helps you compare offers without paying for features you won't use.
Below, we will distinguish between initial development, post-launch costs, and questions worth asking. The package prices are starting points on the Budget Website. The specific terms, content, and additional features are specified in the offer.
Price for website development: what determines it?
The first difference is in the task. For a service company, it may be enough for the visitor to understand the offer and send a description of the project. An online store requires product pages, a shopping cart, and a ordering process. These paths require different solutions.
The second difference lies in the content. Prepared texts and selected photos allow for more predictable work. If services need to be specified, content needs to be written or the object needs to be photographed, this is a separate task. It should be included or explicitly evaluated.
The third difference is the functions and connections with other systems. Reservations, multilingualism, special product variants or data exchange can change the scope. Do not assume that every function is included just because the package is called “complete”.
Consider who makes the decisions as well. A clear accountability structure for feedback makes the project easier. If several people approve different versions without a common direction, the work can take longer. A good proposal also describes the process, not just the end product.
One-time costs: what should be described?
Structure and design
The structure determines how the information is arranged and how the visitor reaches the next step. Its design gives it a visual form. Ask to know if the solution includes its own arrangement for your task, working on a ready-made template, or a combination of both.
All our packages follow the mobile first approach: we start from the phone experience. This is not an additional “mobile adaptation” after completing the desktop view. Specify how text, navigation, and basic actions on a small screen will be checked.
Development and working features
Development turns design into a website. It includes the arrangement of the pages and the agreed-upon features, but the exact scope matters. A “contact form” may mean recording requests, email notifications, or a connection to another system. Ask what exactly will work when it goes live.
At the store, specify the product volume, the options, and who enters the data. The delivery and payment settings must correspond to the services you will use. External contracts and fees may be outside the scope of the development cost.
Text, photos and input of content
Compile what you already have and what is missing. Photos of the site, descriptions of services and product features are different materials. For a manufacturer, for example, entering many parameters can take more work than just creating the product page itself.
Specify who prepares, verifies, and approves the content. Do not use random photos without a clear license to use. If photography, translations, or text writing are needed, arrange for them specifically, rather than leaving them as an unclear last step.
Preparation for launch
Before the start, the main links, contacts, and agreed-upon features must be checked. Specify what technical SEO preparation is included in the offer: for example, structure, titles, descriptions, and the ability for pages to be found by search engines.
The setup of analytical tools is a separate specific commitment. Do not assume that it is included without a description. Determine what you want to measure and how the data processing will comply with applicable requirements.
What costs remain after the production?
A domain is the address of the website. Hosting is the service that provides the environment for its operation. These are different things and their terms of service should be clear: period, renewal, access, and a person to contact in case of a problem.
The SSL certificate is used for the HTTPS connection. On some hosting plans it is included, on others the conditions may be different. Check the specific service and renewal instead of adding or excluding a charge based on general assumptions.
There are possible licenses for themes, extensions, or external tools. The license may cover updates and support for a certain period. Ask whose account the registration is for and what happens if you change the provider later on.
Backup copies are another separate topic. Specify what is being copied, how often, and how the site is restored. In a store that receives orders, losing the latest data is a different risk than the loss of rarely changed company information.
| Expense | What to specify | Amount for your project |
|---|---|---|
| Domain | Registration, period and price upon renewal | To be specified in the offer |
| Hosting | Plan, included services and price after the initial period | Ticked off in the offer |
Paid licenses | Required tools, account owner and renewal | Ticked off in the offer |
|Support | Actions, frequency and scope of the response | Detailed in the offer |
These fields are for the specific offer, not universal prices. Do not compare only the promotional first period. Also record what is coming up during the renewal to plan the overall investment.
Maintenance is not the same as initial construction
After launch, technical updates, feature testing, and minor content changes may be required. Which ones are included and for what period they should be described. “We will help as needed” does not define a working scope.
Distinguish technical care from content development. A new service, blog post, or special integration may be a separate project. Clarify how a change is announced, who evaluates it, and when you receive a proposal for a timeframe and price.
It is not necessary for every business to start with a large subscription. But you need to know who monitors important updates and how to proceed in case of a problem. The mere existence of a backup does not help if no one has checked how to recover.
The three starting packages of the Budget Website
The following prices are for our basic packages already defined. Do not equate a corporate website, catalog, and store solely by the number of pages. They support a different way in which the customer reaches you.
Package | Basic scope | Starting price |
|--- |--- |--- |
|Corporate website | Up to 5 pages for the business, services and contact | 890 € |
|Catalog | Up to 10 pages for product presentation and inquiries | 1 190 € |
|Online store | Product presentation and online ordering process | 1,590 € |
Product volume, data entry, and special integrations are specified in the specific offer. A booking system is not automatically included in every package. Tell us what it needs to do to determine the appropriate solution.
The seven-day timeframe starts after a coordinated scope and received materials have been agreed upon. Clarify dependencies on external services and access before starting. Custom functionalities and larger volumes are planned based on actual work.
See the detailed comparison of the packages and discuss which one is applicable to you. If the business has a specific process, the standard package can be a starting point for the conversation, rather than a ready-made answer to all requirements.
When can a low offer lead to additional costs?
Low cost does not automatically mean poor work. A limited, clearly described project can have a reasonable budget. The problem is when important tasks are missed and you only realize about them after the project has started.
An example is the lack of access to the domain or the content. Another is a site where the necessary function is actually paid for separately. It is possible that the materials are not included or that there is no agreed-upon way to make corrections after launch.
Check if you can develop the solution. If a new service requires a complete overhaul, that matters for the future budget. It’s not necessary to build everything now, but you need to know what can be added and under what conditions.
Therefore, compare the overall work you will receive. A well-written budget offer gives you the choice of what to include, what to postpone, and what to prepare yourself. The most unpleasant costs often come from various expectations, not from a specific amount alone.
Questions to the contractor before you decide
- What pages, features, and materials does the specific price include?
- Who prepares the texts, photos and product data?
- How are the design and corrections coordinated?
- When does the deadline start and what does its execution depend on?
- Who owns the domain, the accounts, and the necessary access permissions?
- How are forms, inquiries, and orders checked before they are released?
- What costs recur after the first year?
- How are VAT, payment and external services described?
- What does the support include and what is assessed separately?
- How can you transfer or develop the site later?
Record the answers in the quote or the attached description. If a question is not relevant to your project, this can also be noted. The important thing is that there are no essential conditions that each party understands differently.
Frequently asked questions
Does the number of pages determine the entire price?
No. It is part of the scope, but the features, content, and integrations matter. Five pages of ready-made materials and five pages of a custom process may require different work. Request a description of the task, not just a number.
Does SEO preparation guarantee first position?
No. Technical preparation provides the basis for discovering and understanding the pages. Ranking also depends on the content, competition, and subsequent development. Specify the actions included instead of accepting a general promise of results.
What should I prepare for a specific offer?
A description of the business, the main purpose, the desired features, and the available materials. Add example websites with an explanation of what you like. If you want a website as a marketing tool, specify what action you expect the visitor to take.
Get a quote for your actual task
Tell us about the project and we will clarify the scope, budget, and timeline before launch. This way you can make a decision based on a specific proposal, rather than a general price for unclear work. Contact Budget Website to discuss the next step.
