--- title: "What Does a Website Cost? Prices and Factors 2026" source: https://graphixisland.com/en/blog/website-cost-prices-factors-2026/ site: Graphix Island language: en author: Dion Holder published: 2026-07-12 updated: 2026-09-02 retrieved: 2026-10-23 --- # What Does a Website Cost? Prices and Factors 2026 A professional WordPress website starts at €2,500 in 2026 – depending on scope, features and how custom the design is, the actual price sits above that. Smaller business sites start around €2,500, while larger projects with a shop or special features run higher. What drives the price, which ongoing costs come with it, and how to spot a credible quote: that is what this article covers. ## Project Types at a Glance - **One-pager / landing page (from €2,500):** a single page, one clear goal – a good fit for campaigns or a fast launch. - **Business website:** 5-15 pages, custom design, contact options, basic SEO – the most common case. - **Larger projects:** custom functionality, booking systems, multiple languages or shop integration – the price depends on the specific scope of features. Website builders look cheaper to start with – our article on [custom web design](https://graphixisland.com/en/blog/custom-web-design-vs-website-builders/) explains why they often end up costing more in the long run. ## What Drives the Price Three factors determine the effort involved: concept work (how much strategy and structure is behind it?), customisation (template tweaks or genuinely custom design?) and functionality (forms, bookings, integrations). Page count alone is a weak indicator – five well-thought-out pages beat twenty thrown together. ## Do not Forget the Ongoing Costs After launch come: hosting (from €13 a month), maintenance with updates and backups (from €59 a month), and optionally ongoing visibility management. Credible quotes list these separately – with us, the first year of hosting is included with every web design project. ## How to Spot a Credible Quote - The provider asks about your goals and audience – not just page count. - The quote separates one-off costs from ongoing costs. - Usage rights, timeline and scope are set out in writing. - Basic SEO and responsive design are standard, not an extra charge. ## Frequently Asked Questions About Website Costs ### Why does an agency cost more than a freelancer? An agency delivers design, development, hosting and support from one team – with backup cover, project management and accountability for the overall result. Our [WordPress agency](https://graphixisland.com/en/webdesign/wordpress-agency/) page shows what that means in practice. ### Can I start with a small website and expand later? Yes – that is often the smarter route: start with a focused site covering the essentials, then expand step by step based on real enquiries and data. What matters is a structure that can grow with you. ### How do I get a concrete price? With a short briefing: goals, desired features, existing content. During a free initial consultation on our [WordPress web design](https://graphixisland.com/en/webdesign/wordpress/) service, you get a concrete quote instead of a price range. ### Is the cheapest provider automatically the best choice? Not necessarily. A low price often means cutting corners on concept work, support or usage rights – costs that tend to resurface later, for example in an expensive relaunch after just a few years. ### Are these prices inclusive of VAT? The price ranges given are net figures, as is standard in the industry – a concrete quote always states gross and net amounts separately. [VIEW ALL FAQS](https://graphixisland.com/en/faqs/) --- ## Related pages - [Portfolio](https://graphixisland.com/en/portfolio/) - [Glossary](https://graphixisland.com/en/glossary/) --- # Metadata - **Page:** What Does a Website Cost? Prices and Factors 2026 - **URL:** https://graphixisland.com/en/blog/website-cost-prices-factors-2026/ - **Language:** English - **Author:** Dion Holder - **Published:** 2026-07-12 - **Updated:** 2026-09-02 - **All company information:** https://graphixisland.com/en/ai-info/ - **Generated on:** 2026-10-23 automatically from the content of this page ## About the company - **Name:** Graphix Island (Graphix Island LLC) - **Founded:** 2021-12 - **Languages:** German, English, Spanish - **Profile:** https://dasauge.com/-graphixisland/ - **Profile:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/graphixisland/ - **Data processing:** Client projects are hosted on servers within the European Union if their end customers are based in the EU. (checked 2026-08-05) - **Working model:** Graphix Island works fully remotely and serves clients in German-speaking countries and internationally. (checked 2026-08-05) - **Technology:** Graphix Island builds websites on WordPress; multilingual projects are implemented with WPML. (checked 2026-08-05) - **Languages:** Graphix Island delivers websites in German, English and Spanish; its own website is available in these three languages. (checked 2026-08-05) ## Internal links on this page - [custom web design](https://graphixisland.com/en/blog/custom-web-design-vs-website-builders/) - [WordPress agency](https://graphixisland.com/en/webdesign/wordpress-agency/) - [WordPress web design](https://graphixisland.com/en/webdesign/wordpress/) - [VIEW ALL FAQS](https://graphixisland.com/en/faqs/)