How much does a professional website cost in 2026?
Nova “Two quotes with the same price can include very different things. Compare scope, not just numbers.”
Quick answer
At CA, a professional website starts at $280 USD for a 3-page site. The price goes up with the number of pages, custom design and features such as payments or integrations. Hosting, domain and licenses are paid separately, as is monthly maintenance, which is optional.
Key facts
| CA entry price | From $280 USD for a 3-page site |
|---|---|
| What drives the price | Number of pages, design, features and integrations |
| Estimated timeline | 2–3 weeks (basic and mid-size); 3–5 weeks (premium or custom) |
| Separate costs | Hosting, domain, third-party licenses and advertising |
| Maintenance | Optional, billed monthly |
What determines the price of a website?
Price depends on the work involved, not the "type" of website. A clean 3-page site takes days; a 14-page site with custom design, animations and several integrations takes weeks.
- Number of pages.
- Design: adapted to your brand or built from scratch.
- Features: forms, bookings, online payments, multiple languages.
- Integrations with WhatsApp, CRM, email marketing or other systems.
- Content: whether you provide copy and images or they need to be produced.
Which costs are not included in the development price?
Development is only part of the total cost. There are third-party payments worth knowing up front so they do not show up as surprises.
- Domain: renewed every year with the registrar.
- Hosting or the server where the site runs.
- Licenses for templates, fonts, images or paid plugins.
- Payment gateway fees, if you sell online.
- Advertising spend, if you promote the site.
Want to see what your site would cost with the scope you need?
See details and pricingWhen is a website no longer enough?
A website presents your business and captures leads. If customers need to log in, your team needs to manage information or processes need automating, what you need is a web system, and it is priced differently.
How do you know if a quote is fair?
A clear quote states what is delivered, when, and what is left out. Ask for the scope in writing before paying a deposit.
It is also worth asking about performance. Google recommends that the main content loads within 2.5 seconds (LCP), the page responds in 200 milliseconds or less (INP) and it does not shift while loading (CLS of 0.1 or less).
- Number of pages and included features.
- Delivery time and who provides the content.
- The domain registered in your name.
- What maintenance covers and what it costs.
Frequently asked questions
Why do website prices vary so much?
Because scope varies a lot: number of pages, custom design, features and integrations. Compare what each quote includes, not just the final price.
Do I have to pay for maintenance?
It is not mandatory, but a site needs updates, backups and adjustments. At CA maintenance is an optional monthly plan.
Should the domain be in my name?
Yes, that is the recommended practice. The domain is your business address online and should belong to you, not to whoever builds the site.
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