Web Design Guide
How much does a website cost?
A professionally built website at TK WebHosts starts from $1,500 for a conversion-focused landing page and from $4,500 for a 5-10 page business website with SEO and analytics foundations, a CMS, forms, and launch support. Custom applications, portals, and integrations are quoted to scope. Most projects ship in 4-8 weeks; landing pages can be live in under 2 weeks.
Last reviewed: August 22, 2026 · Part of our web design services resources
What you are paying for at each level
The price difference between tiers is scope, not quality. Every build gets the same mobile-first, accessible, tracked foundation; larger tiers add pages, systems, and integrations.
Landing Page — from $1,500
A single conversion-focused page, mobile-first responsive build, contact form and tracking. Built to turn one campaign or offer into inquiries.
Business Website — from $4,500
5-10 core pages, SEO and analytics foundations, CMS, forms, and launch support. The standard for an established business that needs to be found and trusted.
Custom Build — quoted to scope
Custom apps, portals, or integrations with technical planning and documentation, and ongoing iteration available after launch.
What moves the price up
Page count is the obvious driver, but the expensive variables are usually elsewhere: ecommerce with payments and inventory, integrations with booking, CRM, or accounting systems, custom functionality that does not exist off the shelf, and migrating an existing site without losing search rankings.
Content is the hidden one. Writing, photography, and product data either come from you or get produced and priced. Deciding that early is the single best way to keep a quote accurate.
Not in the build price
- Web hosting — plans from $4.03 per month
- Domain registration and renewals
- Website maintenance — from $99 per month
- Premium plugins, licenses, and third-party platform fees, passed through at cost
How to compare two quotes honestly
Put them side by side on five lines: what pages and features are included, who produces the content, what happens to search rankings if a site is being replaced, what the ongoing costs are after launch, and whether the price is fixed in writing. A cheaper number that leaves any of those blank is not cheaper — it is unfinished.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do website quotes vary so much?
Because 'a website' can mean a single landing page or a fifty-page platform with a store and integrations. Quotes diverge on page count, whether the design is custom or built on a template, ecommerce and payment needs, third-party integrations, and who produces the content. A useful quote lists what is included in writing so two proposals can actually be compared.
Can I get a professional website for under $1,000?
Template and do-it-yourself builders can get a site online for less, and for some businesses that is the right call. A professionally built landing page at TK WebHosts starts from $1,500 because it includes the strategy, the mobile-first build, and the form and tracking setup that make the page produce inquiries rather than just exist.
Do I have to pay the full amount upfront?
For larger engagements, typically $5,000 and above, we split into milestone payments tied to delivery stages. Smaller projects are agreed in writing with a fixed price before work starts, so there is no hourly meter running in the background.
Does the price include hosting and a domain?
No. Hosting, domain registration, and ongoing maintenance are separate services with their own pricing, so you are never paying for them twice and you can keep your current providers if you prefer. Hosting plans start from $4.03 per month and maintenance from $99 per month.
How long does a website take to build?
Most projects ship in 4-8 weeks from kickoff to launch, depending on scope. Landing pages can be live in under 2 weeks. The most common delay is content: when text and images arrive late, the build waits.
Get a fixed price for your site.
Tell us what the site needs to do and we’ll reply with the right recommendation and a written quote within 24 hours — price agreed before any work starts.
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