How Much Does a Website Cost in 2026?
The honest answer — from £30 a month to £8,000+, depending on what you need. Here's how to figure out which bracket you're in.
Quick answer
The short version
£30/month
Simple one-page site
LIVE30 — free build, free first month, no contract
£1,200–£1,800
Professional multi-page site
Our 7 Day Website — or £50/month on LIVE50
£2,500–£8,000+
Custom build
Complex requirements, CMS (online shops from £3,500)
Below we break down exactly what you get at each level, what affects the price, the hidden costs most agencies don't talk about, and how to calculate your true 2-year cost. Brambla publishes all prices upfront — you won't need to request a quote just to get a ballpark.
What Does a Website Cost Per Month?
If a one-off build fee is the barrier, our LIVE plans replace it with a free build and a flat monthly fee. Same page-count logic, no upfront cost.
LIVE30
£30/month
One-page website
The one-page site cost, monthly: free build, free first month, then £30. Good for sole traders and new businesses.
See LIVE30LIVE50
£50/month
Five or more pages
A 4, 5 or 6-page website with no build fee — services, about, contact and more, built for you and run for you.
See LIVE50LIVE70
£70/month
Fifteen or more pages
Larger or content-managed sites. Everything in LIVE50, with the room to grow.
See LIVE70At Brambla, the monthly price is set by page count and nothing else: £30 for one page, £50 for five or more, £70 for fifteen or more, all VAT-inclusive, with the build free and the first month free. There is no contract. The plans are a managed service — we host, secure, back up and run the site — so if a plan is cancelled the site comes down rather than being handed over. Businesses that need to own a transferable codebase should choose the Custom Website from £2,500 instead.
The Full Cost Breakdown
The three LIVE plans first, then the 7 Day Website, Custom Website and DIY for comparison — what you get, who it's for, and what it will cost you over time.
LIVE30
£30/mo
Free build for a one-page site — then £30/month, VAT-inclusive, no contract.
- Free build, free first month
- 1 page (2–3 discretionary, case-by-case)
- Rolling 30-day billing — no minimum term
- No setup fee
- Managed hosting, SSL, CDN, daily backups & uptime monitoring
- Working contact form & first-party visitor tracking
- Email support
- Mailboxes and a blog are billed separately
LIVE50
£50/mo
Free build for a site of 5+ pages — then £50/month, VAT-inclusive, no contract.
- Free build, free first month
- 5 or more pages
- Rolling 30-day billing — no minimum term
- No setup fee
- Everything in LIVE30
- Up to 3 minor content edits a month
- Blog available as a chargeable build add-on
- Grows into LIVE70 at 15+ pages, or sooner if you want a managed blog
LIVE70
£70/mo
Free build for a site of 15+ pages with a managed blog — then £70/month, VAT-inclusive.
- Free build, free first month
- 15 or more pages
- Rolling 30-day billing — no minimum term
- No setup fee
- Everything in LIVE50
- Database-managed blog and/or case-studies section included
- Grows into LIVE90 at 50+ pages
LIVE90
£90/mo
Free build for a site of 50+ pages — a page for every service, area or product line — then £90/month, VAT-inclusive.
- Free build, free first month
- 50 or more pages
- Rolling 30-day billing — no minimum term
- No setup fee
- Everything in LIVE70
- Built for multi-location and multi-service businesses
- Top of the managed LIVE range
All three LIVE plans are the same managed service — free build, free first month, then the monthly fee runs the site. Moving up a rung keeps the design you already have. Want a site you pay for once? That is the 7 Day Website or a Custom Website below.
Tier 2
7 Day Website
£1,200 – £1,800
A proper business website, delivered in a week.
Who it's for
Established businesses, growing trades, and anyone who needs a full web presence without a 6-week wait.
What's included
- Simple (£1,200): 4–5 pages, standard layouts
- Standard (£1,500): 6–7 pages with forms and galleries
- Complex (£1,800): 7+ pages with advanced layouts
- Custom design — no templates
- Mobile-first, fast-loading build
- Full SEO foundations (structure, schema, meta)
- Contact forms and basic integrations
- One revision cycle
Not included
- CMS for self-editing (see Tier 3)
- E-commerce (see Tier 3)
- Copywriting — £150 per page if needed
Tier 3
Custom Website
£2,500 – £8,000+
Fully bespoke. CMS. Integrations. Built to scale.
Who it's for
Established businesses with complex requirements — multiple teams, e-commerce, CRM integrations, or large content libraries.
What's included
- £2,500–£3,500: 5–8 pages, CMS
- £4,000–£6,000: 8–15 pages, blog, advanced layouts
- £6,000–£8,000+: 15+ pages, CRM/payment integrations
- Fully bespoke design (no templates)
- Content management system for self-editing
- E-commerce, bookings, or CRM integrations
- Two rounds of revisions
- Full SEO audit and setup
Not included
- Ongoing marketing (separate SEO Care from £95/mo)
- Custom software development (priced separately)
Tier 4
DIY (Wix / Squarespace / WordPress)
£0–£33/mo
Your time is the real cost.
Who it's for
Businesses with design skills, technical confidence, and available time. Not recommended if your time has commercial value — even at £20/hr, 50 hours on your website costs £1,000 in opportunity cost.
What's included
- Platform hosting included
- Template-based design
- Basic SEO tools built in
- App marketplace for add-ons
Not included
- Custom design (templates only)
- Professional build quality or speed optimisation
- Technical support beyond platform help docs
- A professional result without significant design skill
What Affects the Cost of a Website?
Six factors that move the price — and how to manage them.
Number of pages
Each page requires design, copy, and build time. A 10-page website is roughly twice the work of a 5-page one. Our 7 Day Website is priced in three bands (Simple, Standard, Complex) based on page count and layout complexity.
Custom design vs template
We do not use templates. Every Brambla site is designed from scratch to match your brand. Agencies that use page builders or templates can work faster and charge less — but the result often looks like a template. Custom design takes longer and costs more, but it is yours.
E-commerce functionality
Selling online adds significant complexity: product pages, payment gateway integration, cart flows, order management, and security requirements. A basic e-commerce site starts at the upper end of our Custom Website range.
SEO requirements
All our sites include foundational SEO. Deep SEO work — content strategy, keyword mapping, technical audits, structured data — sits outside the build cost and is handled through our SEO Care service (from £95/mo).
Content creation
We build the structure; you supply the words and photos. If you need us to write your copy, that is £150 per page. If you need professional photography, we can arrange it or source stock alternatives. Content you provide is always free.
Ongoing maintenance
A website is not a one-off purchase. Hosting, security, software updates, and backups are ongoing costs. Our WebsiteCare plans cover all of this from £65/mo. Ignoring maintenance leads to slow sites, security vulnerabilities, and eventual rebuilds.
The Hidden Costs Most Agencies Don't Tell You
Your website quote is rarely the whole cost. Here's everything else you need to budget for — and how we handle each one.
Hosting
£65–£245/mo depending on plan. Every website needs somewhere to live. Included in WebsiteCare.
Brambla: From £65/mo with WebsiteCare
Domain name
A .co.uk domain costs approximately £10–£15/year. A .com is slightly more.
Brambla: We register it as part of your project
SSL certificate
Some providers charge £50–£100/year for SSL (the padlock in your browser). We include it free.
Brambla: Always included, no extra charge
Content writing
Most agencies assume you supply your own copy. If you need a copywriter, budget £100–£250 per page.
Brambla: Optional at £150/page
Updates and changes
Post-launch content changes and new pages are not free. Some agencies charge hourly rates.
Brambla: Included in WebsiteCare Growth/Premium — or £150–£250/page
Support
Urgent fixes, broken links, or performance issues need someone to respond quickly.
Brambla: Included in all WebsiteCare plans
How Brambla Compares
Most agencies say "request a quote" for everything. We publish all prices because we think you deserve to know what things cost before you start a conversation.
| Factor | Brambla | Typical UK agency | DIY platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published pricing | Yes — all prices on the website | Rarely — "request a quote" | Yes (platform subscription) |
| Fixed price before you start | Yes — confirmed after discovery | Sometimes — depends on agency | Yes (known subscription cost) |
| Custom design (no templates) | Yes — every project | Yes — at higher prices | No — template-based |
| Launch time | 48 hrs–6 weeks depending on tier | 4–16 weeks | Weeks of your own time |
| SEO foundations included | Yes — all tiers | Varies — sometimes extra | Basic — limited without plugins |
| Ongoing support | Yes — WebsiteCare plans | Often sold separately | Platform help docs only |
| Build quality | Production-grade Next.js | Varies by agency | Dependent on your skill |
The Real Cost Over Two Years
Build cost is only part of the story. Here's what you actually spend over 24 months — including hosting, maintenance, and your time.
| Option | Build cost | Monthly | 2-year total |
|---|---|---|---|
LIVE30 (free build, managed) One-page managed site. Free first month, then 23 × £30. Site comes down if you cancel. | £0 | £30/mo | £690 |
7 Day Website + WebsiteCare Essential Professional multi-page site, 7-day delivery. | £1,200 | £65/mo | £2,760 |
Typical UK agency website Estimate based on standard mid-market agency pricing. | £5,000 | £50/mo (est.) | £6,200 |
Wix (Core plan) Plus ~50 hours of your time to build and maintain. | £0 | £17/mo | £408 |
Squarespace (Business plan) Plus ~50 hours of your time to build and maintain. | £0 | £33/mo | £792 |
DIY time estimates assume approximately 50 hours to build and maintain a site yourself over two years — at a conservative £20/hr, that is £1,000 in opportunity cost not shown in the table.
Which Option Is Right for You?
Match your situation to the right tier.
I just need to be online — I'm a tradesperson or new business
LIVE30 — free build, £30/month
I need a proper business website with multiple pages and SEO
7 Day Website — from £1,200
I have complex requirements — e-commerce, CMS, integrations
Custom Website — from £2,500
I want to understand what's wrong with my current website first
Free Website Audit
I want to build it myself and understand the trade-offs
Read our comparison guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions people actually ask before commissioning a website.
Is a £30-a-month website really professional?
Yes — for what it is. At Brambla, a LIVE30 site is a single-page, mobile-first website with a contact form, built for free and run for £30 a month. It is built on the same technology as our £1,800 sites and looks professional. What it is not is multi-page, SEO-rich, or deeply branded. If you are a sole trader, a new business, or someone who just needs to be online, it does exactly what it says. If you need 5 pages, a blog, a gallery, and a full SEO structure — that is LIVE50 from £50 a month, or our 7 Day Website from £1,200.
How much does a one-page or five-page website cost per month?
At Brambla, a one-page website costs £30 a month on our LIVE30 plan, a five-page website £50 a month on LIVE50, and a larger 15-plus-page site £70 a month on LIVE70 — with the build itself free and the first month free. Prices include VAT, there is no contract, and the monthly fee covers hosting, security, backups and the running of the site. It is a managed service rather than a purchase: if you cancel, the site comes down. If you would rather pay once and have a transferable codebase, our Custom Website from £2,500 is the route.
Why do some agencies charge £10,000 or more for a website?
Agency pricing varies enormously. A £10,000+ quote typically includes a larger team, extended discovery and strategy phases, custom illustrations, complex integrations, or a full brand overhaul alongside the build. Some agencies also include months of project management and post-launch support. Larger organisations with complex requirements — multiple languages, CRM integrations, e-commerce at scale — genuinely need that level of investment. If you're a small or medium-sized business, you almost certainly don't.
What's included in the price?
All our website prices include: design, build, mobile responsiveness, basic SEO setup (meta titles, descriptions, correct heading structure), contact forms, domain and hosting configuration, and launch support. What is not included by default: copywriting (£150/page), professional photography, e-commerce functionality, or third-party software licences. We confirm a fixed price after a brief discovery call so you always know exactly what you get.
Do I need to pay monthly after my website launches?
Yes — every Brambla website is hosted and maintained by us. On the LIVE plans the monthly fee is the whole cost: £30, £50, £70 or £90 a month covers the running of the site, with the build free. 7 Day and Custom Websites are a one-off build cost plus a WebsiteCare plan from £65/mo — our hosting, security and maintenance service covering managed hosting, SSL, backups, security scans and software updates. Without it, your website would need to self-host somewhere — and most people find that more expensive and more stressful than having us handle it.
Can I upgrade later — say, from a one-page LIVE30 site to a full website?
Yes. Many clients start with a LIVE30 site to get online quickly, then step up to LIVE50 or LIVE70 as they add pages — your existing design carries over rather than being rebuilt. If you would rather move to a one-off build, you can commission a 7 Day Website or Custom Website once you've validated demand or secured funding, and we carry over any content, copy or assets from your LIVE site. Nothing is lost — you have had a working site in the meantime.
What if I already have a website — do you charge a different rate?
If you have an existing website that needs a redesign or rebuild, our pricing is exactly the same as a new build. We audit your current site first (our Website Audit is free for a quick overview, or £149 for a full diagnostic), identify what is worth keeping, and build from there. If your existing site is on a platform we do not work with — such as Wix or Squarespace — migration is included in the project scope.
Do you charge for revisions?
7 Day Website includes one revision cycle. Custom Website projects include two revision rounds. A revision cycle covers feedback on the full design before final build — not unlimited changes throughout the project. Out-of-scope requests or additional pages after sign-off are priced separately (£150–£250 per page). We always clarify scope before starting so there are no surprises.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept bank transfer and all major cards. Website projects are split into a 50% deposit before work starts and 50% on launch day. LIVE plans have no deposit and no build fee: the first month is free, then the £30, £50, £70 or £90 is billed monthly by card. 7 Day Websites can be split over 3 or 6 months on request. We'll confirm the payment schedule on your project proposal.
More Useful Resources
Pages that answer related questions — no fluff, just useful reads.
- Full pricing page — all services with clear tiers
- 7 Day Website — how it works and what's included
- Custom Website — scope, process, and pricing ranges
- WebsiteCare — hosting, security, and maintenance plans
- Wix vs professional web design — the honest comparison
- Squarespace vs professional web design
- Squarespace alternative — why businesses are switching
- Wix alternative — a better option for your business
- GoDaddy alternative — move beyond the basics
- WordPress vs professional web design
- Free website audit — find out what's wrong before you commit to a rebuild
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