How much does a website cost in the UK? (2025 honest guide)

It's one of the most Googled questions in small business: how much does a website actually cost? The honest answer is: anywhere from £0 to £50,000+. That range is useless, so here's a proper breakdown.

Option 1: DIY website builders (£0–£35/month)

Platforms like Wix, Squarespace, and GoDaddy let you build a website yourself, usually for free at first — then £12–£35/month once you need a custom domain or to remove ads. The upside: low upfront cost. The downside: you spend days (or weeks) learning the tool, the result often looks generic, and SEO is difficult to get right without technical knowledge.

Option 2: Freelance web designer (£400–£3,000)

A freelancer can build you a custom site, typically in one to three weeks. Quality varies enormously — a junior freelancer might charge £400 for a five-page site; an experienced one with a proper process might charge £1,500–£2,500. The key question: do they include SEO setup, a content management system, and ongoing support? Many don't.

Option 3: Web agency (£800–£10,000+)

Agencies bring a structured process, a team with different skills (design, development, copywriting, SEO), and accountability. For small businesses, a good UK agency will charge £800–£2,500 for a professional five-to-ten page site. Larger sites with e-commerce, custom features, or content strategy start at £3,000 and go upward.

What Getwebify charges (and why it's transparent)

We charge from £499 for a starter five-page website. Our business plan prices are: Starter (£499, five pages), Business (£899, up to ten pages with blog and SEO), and Growth (£1,499+, full SEO strategy and e-commerce). We quote every project individually before any work starts — no hidden costs, no monthly platform fees, and you own everything we build.

Which option is right for your business?

If you have time but not money: start with a DIY builder. If you want something professional that ranks on Google and converts visitors into leads: hire a web designer or agency. The cost of a professional website typically pays for itself within two to three months of new enquiries — ask us how we measure ROI for our clients.