How much does a small business website cost in the UK?

Build Brand Online · 5 min read

If you've started researching, you've probably seen prices from "free" to "£10,000+". Here's an honest breakdown of what a small business website actually costs in the UK in 2026 — and how to choose the right option for you.

The main options

There are really four routes, and the "right" cost depends on which you choose:

• DIY website builders (Wix, Squarespace, Shopify) — roughly £9–£29/month. Cheap, but you design, build, write and maintain everything yourself.
• Freelancer — typically £500–£4,000 as a one-off for a small business site, plus ongoing hosting and maintenance.
• Agency — usually £3,000–£8,000+ one-off. Great quality, but often out of reach for a new or small business.
• Pay-monthly / managed — a small setup fee plus a monthly price (commonly £19–£49/month) that bundles design, hosting and support.

Don't forget the running costs

Whichever route you choose, there are ongoing costs to budget for:

• Domain name — your web address (e.g. a .co.uk), usually around £8–£15 a year.
• Hosting — where your site lives, roughly £5–£50/month (often bundled in managed plans).
• Maintenance & updates — keeping it secure and current, £30–£150/month if you pay separately.

So what's the "right" cost?

If you have time and confidence, a DIY builder is the cheapest. If you want it done properly without a big upfront bill, a pay-monthly managed website is usually the best value for a small business — you get professional design, hosting and support bundled into one predictable monthly price.

What we charge

At Build Brand Online, websites start from £19/month, plus a small one-off setup fee (a domain isn't included). It's a fraction of a typical agency quote, with no long contract. You can see our full pricing here.

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