WebsiteHow much does a website cost?
2 min readAgencies that publish their prices show a wide range. In October 2026, AZ Tech Ninja listed a one-time website launch at $3,500 and WebFX started at $8,000 per site. On top of that you pay every year for the domain, hosting and maintenance. The difference comes down to custom work, copy, images and the number of pages.
Simple question; the answer depends on what the site needs to do. A five-page brochure site is a different job from a site that has to generate leads, or an online store with a hundred products.
What agencies charge
US agencies that publish their prices show how wide the range is. In October 2026, AZ Tech Ninja listed a one-time website launch at $3,500, WebFX started at $8,000 per site, and Hook Agency charged $12,000 for a website, split over 12 months. These are published starting prices, not quotes.
Where the difference lies
Four things decide the price. The design: an existing template or a design of your own. The content: do you supply the copy and photos, or do they have to be created. The size: the number of pages and languages. And what the site has to be able to do, such as a quote form, online booking or a connection to your accounting software.
What you pay again every year
A site isn't finished once it's delivered. You pay for the domain, the hosting, updates and small changes. AZ Tech Ninja, for example, charges $249 a month for its care plan. Always ask what is and isn't included.
Ask this before you sign
Whose name are the domain and the site in? Can you leave without losing everything? And is the price fixed, or could extra charges show up later? A good proposal itemizes every cost.
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