How Much Does a Website Cost in 2026?

If you have recently started a business, launched a new company or want to replace an outdated website, one of your first questions is probably: how much does a simple business website cost?

The short answer is that the price of a professional business website depends on the number of pages, the design, content preparation and the features your business needs. A very basic solution may cost a few hundred euros, while a custom-designed website with professionally prepared content and more advanced functionality can cost more than €1,000.

At Web Dance Development, our Premium Website package starts at €600. The final price is determined after we learn more about your business, your goals and the functionality you actually need.

However, it is important not to compare website quotes only by their final price. Two websites may have the same number of pages but differ significantly in design quality, speed, content, optimisation and their ability to turn visitors into customers.

How much do different types of websites cost?

A simple business website presents a company, trade or independent professional online. Its purpose is to explain who you are, what you offer, why potential customers should trust you and how they can contact you.

It usually contains four to six core pages:

• Home
• About Us
• Services
• References or Projects
• Contact
• Privacy Policy and other required legal pages

Depending on the business, it may also include a gallery, blog, enquiry form, Google Map, customer reviews, multiple languages or separate landing pages for individual services.

A simple website does not have to look cheap or provide only basic information. A well-planned smaller website can become the main digital sales channel for a business and continuously generate new enquiries.

How Much Does a Simple Business Website Cost?

Website prices vary considerably. In general, offers can be divided into three groups:

1. Basic Website Built With a Ready-Made Template

Typical price: €250–€500

This type of website usually uses a pre-built theme with adjusted colours, photographs and text. It may be sufficient if you only need a basic online presence, but it often provides fewer customisation options, weaker performance and a design similar to many other websites.

Before accepting this type of offer, check whether the price includes content entry, mobile optimisation, SEO settings, a contact form, theme and plugin licences, and technical support after launch.

2. Professional Business Website

Typical price: €600–€1,500

This is the most common choice for small businesses that want to present their services professionally and generate enquiries online. The price normally includes a tailored design, site structure planning, responsive development, contact forms, basic SEO and a content management system.

At Web Dance Development, the Premium Website package starts at €600. It includes website design and development, responsive implementation, support with copy and image selection, sales strategy, a CMS, SEO optimisation, an SSL certificate, personalised video instructions and one free revision after project completion.

3. Advanced Business Website

Typical price: from €1,500

The price increases when a project requires more individually designed pages, several languages, booking functionality, advanced forms, customer accounts, third-party integrations, custom animations or specially developed features.

At that point, the project is no longer just a presentation website. It becomes a tailored digital tool connected to the company’s business processes.

Type of website	Price	For who is it
Template website	€250–500	Basic online presence
Professional business website	€600–1.500	Small businesses
Advanced business website	From €1.500	Special funcionality and integrations

What Has the Greatest Effect on Website Cost?

Number and Type of Pages

A four-page website is not the same as a website with ten carefully structured pages for different services. Each additional page requires content planning, design, content entry, mobile adaptation and optimisation.

Separate pages for individual services are often a worthwhile investment because they make your offer easier to understand and create more opportunities to appear in Google search results.

Custom Design or Ready-Made Theme

A ready-made theme can reduce the initial cost and development time. A custom design, however, can be adapted to your brand, target audience and sales process.

Web Dance Development builds custom WordPress solutions without ready-made themes or generic page builders. This means the website is not restricted by a predefined design, while its code can be optimised more effectively for speed, stability and future growth.

Copy and Photography

A successful website is not made of design alone. It needs clear copy that explains the benefits of your services, answers customers’ questions and guides visitors towards making contact.

If you do not already have suitable copy and photographs, check whether the developer can help prepare or select them. This may affect the price, but it can also make a substantial difference to the final result.

SEO

Basic SEO should include a correct heading structure, metadata, descriptive URLs, optimised images, internal links and technically sound mobile presentation.

SEO does not mean that a new website will automatically rank first on Google. It means that the website has strong foundations on which visibility can be developed through useful content, local SEO and advertising.

Additional Features

A contact form and map are usually standard features. Booking systems, price calculators, memberships, user accounts, online payments and third-party integrations require additional planning, development and testing.

Before requesting a quote, it is useful to decide which features you need immediately and which can be added later.

Multiple Languages

If you work in tourism or serve international clients, a multilingual website can be very important. The price depends on the number of languages, the amount of content and whether you provide finished translations or need assistance preparing them.

What Should a Professional Website Price Include?

What Should a Professional Website Price Include?

• planning the website’s structure and goals
• custom, responsive design
• development and CMS setup
• adaptation for mobile phones, tablets and computers
• a contact form and clear calls to action
• basic SEO
• speed and image optimisation
• SSL certificate and HTTPS
• testing before launch
• domain and hosting connection
• instructions for editing the website
• clearly defined revisions and post-launch support

If a quote simply says “website development”, request a detailed specification. This helps you understand exactly what you are paying for and prevents unexpected costs later.

Additional and Recurring Costs

In addition to development, every website needs a domain and hosting. The domain is your business’s online address, while hosting is the server space where the website is stored.

There may also be costs for maintenance, licences, backups, business email and future content changes. The exact amount depends on the selected solution and level of support.

Before the project begins, ask:

• Are the domain and hosting included?
• What will the annual cost be after the first year?
• Are there any renewable software licences?
• Who handles security updates and backups?
• How much will future changes cost?
• Will you own the finished website?

A transparent quote should clearly separate the one-time development fee from future annual or monthly costs.

Why Is the Cheapest Offer Not Always the Best Value?

A website costing only a few hundred euros may be a suitable choice if your goals are simple. Problems arise when the low price results in a slow website, generic design, weak copy, poor mobile presentation or additional costs that were not disclosed in advance.

A business website is more than a digital business card. Potential customers use it to decide whether your business appears professional, trustworthy and relevant to their needs. If the website does not build trust or guide visitors towards contacting you, a low initial price may become more expensive through lost opportunities.

On the other hand, a higher price is not a guarantee of quality. Ask for references, examine the developer’s websites on a mobile device, test their speed and request a clear explanation of the development process.

How Long Does It Take to Build a Simple Business Website?

Most business websites can be completed within two to four weeks, depending on the project scope and the availability of content.

The Web Dance Development process includes:

1. Defining the website’s goals, content, design and timeframe
2. Website design and development
3. Publishing the website on a test domain for review
4. Final revisions, launch and delivery of CMS instructions

The process can be completed more quickly when your logo, contact details, service descriptions, references and photographs are ready in advance. If they are not, we can help you prepare the content and select suitable materials.

Is It Worth Investing €600 or More in a Business Website?

The value of a website is best considered in relation to the business result it can create. If one new client is worth several hundred or several thousand euros, a high-quality website may pay for itself after only a few new enquiries.

A well-built website works for your business 24 hours a day. It presents your services, answers common questions, displays references and collects enquiries even when you are unavailable.

However, a website does not produce results simply because it has been published. It works best when combined with helpful content, an optimised Google Business Profile, an SEO strategy, Google Ads or social media.

How Can You Get an Accurate Website Price?

To prepare an accurate quote, the developer needs a few basic details:

• what your business does and who your customers are
• the website’s main goal
• the number of services you want to present
• the pages you need
• whether your copy, photographs and logo are ready
• whether you need multiple languages or special features
• whether you already have a domain and hosting

Based on this information, it is possible to propose a solution that fits your requirements without charging you for features you do not need.

Request a Quote for Your Business Website

Web Dance Development creates fast, responsive and fully tailored WordPress websites for businesses throughout Croatia. We do not use ready-made themes or generic page builders. Every website is designed around your brand, offer and commercial goals.

Our Premium Website package starts at €600, and you will receive a clear final quote defining the scope and included services before the project begins.

Send us some basic information about your business and the website you need. We will respond with a practical recommendation and a quote tailored to your project.