"How much does a website cost?" is the most common question we hear, and the honest answer is: it depends. Two sites that look alike can require very different amounts of work. What helps is understanding what drives the price so you can compare proposals with confidence.
What determines the price
- Number of pages: a single page costs less than a ten-section site.
- Design: fully custom design takes more work than adapting an existing structure.
- Features: advanced forms, bookings, calculators, members areas.
- Online store: number of products, variants, payments, shipping, and taxes.
- Languages: each language adds content and setup.
- Content: whether copywriting or photography is part of the project.
- SEO: keyword research and optimized copy.
- Integrations: connecting other systems or tools.
Costs paid separately
Beyond development, there are usual expenses paid to other providers:
- Domain: yearly fee.
- Hosting: monthly or yearly, depending on the provider (with CODEXMAX it is included for the first year with any package).
- Payment gateway fees, if you sell online.
- Licenses for plugins, themes, or tools, if the project uses them.
Always ask what's included and what isn't in each quote.
Recurring costs after launch
A website needs care. Budget for:
- Security updates and backups.
- Content changes.
- Improvements and new pages.
At CODEXMAX, hosting is included for the first year, and afterward you can renew the annual hosting and maintenance plan.
Why the cheapest option isn't always cheaper
A very low price usually saves money on what you can't see: speed, security, technical SEO, and mobile adaptation. If the site ends up bringing no customers, or has to be rebuilt in a year, the real cost was higher.
How to compare quotes
- Ask for a list of which pages and features are included.
- Ask how many revision rounds there are.
- Confirm whether basic technical SEO is included.
- Ask who owns the site, domain, and hosting.
- Get a timeline in writing.
At CODEXMAX we don't publish a single price because every project is different. You can see our starting packages and request a no-obligation quote.
How to trim the budget without cutting quality
- Start with the essentials and expand later.
- Provide the copy and photos yourself.
- Prioritize the pages that generate inquiries.
- Save advanced features for a second phase.
If you plan to sell products, also check out our ecommerce website service.