Website cost guides · 2026
Honest 2026 pricing for small business websites — by business type. DIY AI builders, hosted builders, freelancers, and agencies compared. No fluff.
The short version
Most small businesses can get a professional website for $0–$300 in year one using an AI builder. Freelancers charge $1,500–$5,000 one-time; agencies $5,000–$20,000+. The right answer depends almost entirely on whether brand differentiation drives your business.
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The general guide — every option across every tier.
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Every component priced separately — domain, hosting, design, copy, photos.
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What 'professional' actually costs — and what it doesn't.
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Consultancies, practices, and regulated firms.
By business type
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Salons, nail techs, beauty studios.
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Menus, hours, reservations, online ordering.
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Portfolios, galleries, client proofing.
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Solo attorneys, multi-partner firms.
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Solo, group, and multi-location practices.
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Residential and commercial plumbing businesses.
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Residential and commercial electrical contractors.
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Gyms, boutique studios, personal trainers.
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Designers, writers, developers, creatives.
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Solo agents, teams, brokerages with IDX.
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Residential and commercial cleaning operations.
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Life coaches, business coaches, course creators.
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Solo tutors and tutoring services.
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Salon-based and mobile dog grooming.
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Solo accountants, bookkeepers, tax practices.
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Independent consultants and advisors.
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Solo barbers and barbershops.
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PTs, online coaches, fitness pros.
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Landscaping, gardening, grounds care.
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Roofing companies and contractors.
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Wedding, funeral, and naming celebrants.
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Studios and independent artists.
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Studios, teachers, and class timetables.
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Physio, sports therapy, rehab clinics.
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Nail bars and independent nail techs.
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Massage, sports, and holistic therapists.
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Counsellors, psychotherapists, coaches.
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ADIs and driving schools.
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