By Nico Valdez · October 1, 2026 · 6 min read
How Much Does a Website Cost in 2026?
In 2026 a professionally built small-business website typically costs $1,500–$10,000. A single landing page runs $1,000–$2,500, a 5–8 page business site $4,000–$10,000, a Shopify store $3,500–$10,000, and custom web apps $15,000 and up.
Website cost by type
Landing page: $1,000–$2,500. One focused page for an offer or ad campaign. Fast to build, easy to measure.
Business website: $4,000–$10,000. Five to eight pages with services, about, contact, a blog and local SEO foundations.
Ecommerce store: $3,500–$10,000+ on Shopify, depending on catalog size, integrations and design.
Custom web app: $15,000+. Portals, dashboards and tools with logins and databases are priced per project.
What actually drives the price
Page count and unique layouts matter more than anything else. Ten pages that share two templates cost far less than ten one-off designs.
Content is the hidden cost. If you need copywriting, photography or product uploads, budget for them separately.
Integrations — CRMs, booking, payments, inventory — add time because they need testing end to end.
Ongoing costs to plan for
Hosting and domain: $10–$50 per month for most small sites.
Maintenance and updates: $100–$500 per month if you want a professional on call.
Software subscriptions such as Shopify, booking tools or a CRM.
How to get the most for your budget
Start with the pages that make money: your home page, core service pages and a clear way to contact or buy.
Choose a partner who builds for speed and SEO by default — fixing these later costs more.
Ask for fixed pricing with a clear list of what's included and how many revisions you get.
