How much does a website cost in 2026?
It is the first question almost every business owner asks: what does a website actually cost? The honest answer: it depends on what you need. This article lays out the prices, the pitfalls and the hidden costs — so you never overpay.
The three price ranges in practice
Roughly, there are three flavours. A simple website or landing page (1–3 pages) costs €300–€800 at an agency. A fuller business site with 5–10 pages, blog and portfolio usually sits between €800 and €2,500. Full custom work — a shop, client portal or integrations — starts around €2,500.
At Webofo a professional website starts at €400 (Starter): mobile-friendly, with a contact form and basic SEO included. Clear packages, fixed prices — no surprises.
Where does the price difference come from?
Page count is only part of the story. The biggest differences are custom design versus templates, functionality (forms, bookings, shop, member area) and content: who writes the copy and supplies the photos?
Ask what exactly is included in every quote. A low price without basic SEO, SSL or mobile-friendly design ends up more expensive — you pay for it later anyway.
The hidden costs nobody mentions
Besides the build price there are recurring costs: hosting, your domain name (± €15 per year) and maintenance. Updates, backups and security are often forgotten — until something breaks.
Budget €25–75 per month for hosting plus maintenance combined. Webofo arranges hosting via an external provider (contract in your own name) and maintenance plans start at €25 per month.
Build it yourself or have it built?
Website builders like Wix or Squarespace look cheap but quickly cost €20–40 per month — after three years you have spent more than a professional Starter website, plus all those evenings tinkering.
The real question: what is your time worth, and does your site win customers? A professionally built site is faster, ranks better on Google and radiates trust.
How to avoid a bad buy
Always ask: what exactly is included (SEO, SSL, mobile)? Who owns the site and the hosting? What does a change cost afterwards? And look at the agency’s previous work.
A good agency gives clear answers and a fixed price up front. In doubt? Book a free intake call — you will know where you stand within half an hour.