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Cost estimator

What will your website actually cost?

Answer a few quick questions for an instant, no-pressure ballpark, then we'll send a tailored proposal within one business day.

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Do you have an existing website?

When do you want to start?

Ideal launch timeline?

Where's your branding at?

The honest answer

How much does a website cost?

“It depends,” but here's the real picture. Cost scales with complexity: from a templated builder you run yourself, up to a custom platform built and maintained by a team.

DIY site builder

Templated, you build it

$15–$50 / mo

Brochure / marketing

Custom small-business site

$6K – $20K

Interactive experience

Motion & bespoke UX

$14K – $40K

eCommerce store

Custom storefront

$15K – $60K

Enterprise / web app

Platforms & products

$45K – $150K+

Plan ahead

The other costs to plan for

The build is the big number, but a website has a few ongoing costs. We're upfront about all of them. No surprises.

Domain

$10 – $40 / yr

Your web address

Hosting

$15 – $500 / mo

Scales with traffic

SSL certificate

$0 – $100 / yr

Often included

SEO & content

$1K – $6K / mo

Ongoing growth

Email / newsletter

$0 – $300 / mo

By list size

Payment processing

~2.9% + 30¢

Per transaction

Stock imagery

$0 – $1K

One-time, optional

Maintenance & support

$200 – $2K / mo

Updates & monitoring

Where your money goes

What you're really choosing between

DIY builder vs. agency

DIY builder

  • Cheapest upfront
  • Live in a weekend
  • You do everything
  • Generic, templated
  • Caps out fast

OhDigital

  • Bespoke & on-brand
  • Built to convert
  • Done for you
  • Scales with you
  • Senior team, real strategy

Freelancer vs. agency

Solo freelancer

  • Lower rate
  • One skill set
  • Single point of failure
  • Variable availability
  • Limited scope

OhDigital

  • Design + dev + growth
  • Redundancy & process
  • Always reachable
  • Partner, not a vendor
  • End-to-end ownership
FAQ

Common questions

How accurate is this estimate?

It's a high-level ballpark based on your answers, enough to know what tier you're in. The exact number depends on scope details we'll confirm together on a quick call, after which you get a fixed, itemized proposal.

Why is custom web design more than a template?

Templates are mass-produced and look it. Everything we build is designed and engineered from scratch around your goals, brand, and conversion paths. That's what separates a site that earns its keep from one that just exists.

What's included in the project price?

Strategy, UX/UI design, development, and launch. Branding, SEO, copywriting, and ongoing growth can be added, and the estimator factors those in when you select them.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. Most projects are split across milestones (e.g. kickoff, design approval, launch) so cost tracks progress. We'll lay out the schedule in your proposal.

How long does a project take?

A focused marketing site is typically 4–8 weeks; larger builds and platforms run longer. Need it sooner? Fast-track delivery is available and factored into your estimate.

What happens after I submit?

You'll see an instant range here, and we'll review your details and send a tailored proposal within one business day. No spam, no pressure, just a clear plan and number.

Ready for an exact number?

Book a free 30-minute call and we'll turn your estimate into a fixed, itemized proposal.