How Much Does a Small Business Website Cost in the UK in 2026?

Why website pricing varies so much

Ask five web designers what a website costs and you’ll get five different answers. That’s because a website isn’t one product, it’s a range of possible products, from a one-page DIY site to a fully bespoke platform with booking systems and member logins. Before you can put a number on it, you need to know what you’re actually comparing.

The main pricing tiers

DIY website builders

Platforms let you build a simple site yourself for £10–£30 a month. It’s the cheapest route, but you’re the designer, the copywriter and the tech support. For many small businesses, the time cost outweighs the money saved.

Managed monthly plans

This is where a professional designs and builds your site for a low upfront cost, then you pay a monthly fee that covers hosting, updates and support. Our own NX Growth Plan sits here at £100/month for a professional 5-page site, live fast, with nothing to manage yourself.

Bespoke web design

For businesses that need custom functionality, ecommerce, booking systems, member portals, complex integrations, bespoke design starts from around £1,750 and scales with complexity. You’re paying for a site built entirely around how your business actually works.

What actually affects the price

  • Number of pages and how much original content needs writing
  • Custom functionality such as bookings, payments or portals
  • Whether you need photography, copywriting or branding as part of the project
  • Ongoing hosting, security and maintenance
  • How much revision and design work is included

Hidden costs to watch for

Cheap website deals often exclude hosting, SSL certificates, stock imagery or future edits, all of which add up. Always ask what happens after launch: who fixes it if something breaks, and what a simple text change will cost you in six months’ time.

Our take

There’s no single right answer, only the right fit for your business and your budget. A café taking bookings needs something different from a tradesperson who just needs to be found on Google.