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A semi-custom WordPress build of 8 pages with client-supplied copy lands near the small-business average. Budget a content line if you need the designer to write or source photos.
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Custom storefronts add cart, checkout, payment, and inventory logic on top of design. West Coast agency rates run 30–50% above Midwest freelancers, pushing the top of the range.
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A single template landing page is mostly configuration and copy. It is the fastest, cheapest way to validate an offer before committing to a full site.
The typical US small-business website runs $2,000–$9,000 for a semi-custom 5–10 page build, with a full range from $500 for a template landing page to $50,000+ for a custom e-commerce platform. Freelancers charge $50–$80 per hour and agencies $100–$200; most small projects land at a flat $3,000–$8,000 fee. Prices are up roughly 10–15% since 2023 on higher developer labor rates.
| Website Type | Template / Freelancer | Custom / Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Landing page | $500–$2,500 | $3,000–$8,000 |
| Business site (5–10 pg) | $2,000–$5,500 | $7,000–$15,000 |
| E-commerce store | $3,000–$10,000 | $15,000–$40,000 |
| Custom web app | $8,000–$20,000 | $25,000–$50,000 |
Standard practice is a 30–50% deposit, with the balance tied to milestones such as design approval, development, and launch. On a $6,000 project that is a $1,800–$3,000 deposit. Never pay 100% before launch — milestone payments protect you if the project stalls. Insist on a fixed-fee contract with a defined page count and revision limit instead of open-ended hourly billing.
Development and design labor make up 60–75% of a project, and provider rates swing widely — freelancers at $50–$80 per hour versus agencies at $100–$200. Template versus custom build, page count, dynamic features (e-commerce, booking, login), content creation, and integrations each move the total by thousands. That is why three quotes on the same five-page brief can land $9,000 apart.
| Cost Component | Share of Project | Dollar Range ($6,500 site) |
|---|---|---|
| Development | 35–45% | $2,275–$2,925 |
| Design (UX/UI) | 25–35% | $1,625–$2,275 |
| Content & assets | 10–20% | $650–$1,300 |
| Project mgmt & overhead | 10–15% | $650–$975 |
A DIY builder (Wix, Squarespace, Shopify) is cheapest at $200–$600 per year and suits simple sites. A freelancer runs $1,500–$8,000 for most small projects and gives you a semi-custom build with a human to call. A full agency costs $8,000–$50,000+ but brings strategy, a team, and accountability — worth it for e-commerce or lead-generation sites where reliability and conversion drive revenue.
Get at least 3 written quotes from providers with verifiable portfolios. On a typical $6,000 project, comparable bids commonly spread 30–50%. A number far below the others — say $2,500 when the rest are near $7,000 — usually signals a recycled template, no custom work, or a developer who will disappear after launch. Confirm each quote covers ownership, revisions, and post-launch support.
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Last Updated: Jun 17, 2026
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