Renodevs team · 2 min read ·
Ask five agencies what a website costs and you will get five very different numbers. That is not always a sign of dishonesty. A website can mean a five-page brochure or a custom platform with payments, accounts and integrations. The honest answer is that cost follows scope.
What drives the price
- Number and type of pages: a brochure site is far smaller than a site with a catalogue, blog and customer area.
- Design: a customised design takes more time than adapting a ready template.
- Functionality: online payments, booking, user accounts, multi-language and integrations each add work.
- Content: writing, photography and translation are often priced separately.
- Platform: a WordPress build and a fully custom build have different cost and flexibility.
One-time cost versus running cost
The build is only part of the picture. Plan for the domain name, hosting, security updates, backups and small changes after launch. A good quote lists these clearly, including what happens if you want to move away from the agency later.
How to compare quotes fairly
Give every agency the same short brief: your goal, the pages you expect, and any special features. Then compare what is included, not only the total. Check who owns the code and content, how many revision rounds are covered, and whether the site will be mobile-friendly and editable by your own team.
Questions to ask before you pay
- What exactly is included, and what is charged extra?
- Who owns the design files, code and content when the project ends?
- How long will the project take, and what do you need from me?
- What support do I get after launch, and for how long?
If you would like a clear, itemised estimate for your project, send us a short description through the contact page and we will reply with a scoped proposal.
