How much does a small business website cost?
Short answer: It depends on who builds it and what's included. DIY builders cost the least in dollars but the most in your time. Agencies cost the most and usually take the longest. Most small businesses land in the middle, with an experienced independent designer who builds the site for a flat price.
The three main options
| Option | What you pay | What you get | The tradeoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIY website builder | A monthly subscription | Templates you set up yourself | Your time, and a site that often looks like everyone else's |
| Independent designer | A flat project price | A custom site built around your business | Quality depends on who you hire, so check their work and reviews |
| Agency | The highest price | A team, more meetings, longer timelines | Often more than a small business needs |
What changes the price
- How many pages you need
- Whether you already have a logo, colors, and fonts
- Who writes the words
- Extras like booking, online payments, or a shop
- Whether ongoing updates are included after launch
What it costs with DiVita Creative
I publish my prices, because you shouldn't have to book a call to find out. A Starter Homepage is $600 and is usually ready in about a week. A 5-Page Website is $1,800. If you need a brand too, Brand + 5-Page Website is $2,400. After launch, the Care Plan starts at $50 a month. Every project has a clear scope, and the files are yours to keep. You can see every option side by side on my pricing page.
How to keep the cost down
Know what you need before you start. That's exactly why every project starts with the free Snapshot. It gives you a clear picture of your business and what your homepage should say, so you're not paying someone to figure that out from scratch.