How Much Does a Website Really Cost in 2025?

How Much Does a Website Really Cost in 2025?

We get asked this all the time, how much should a website cost these days? And honestly, we get it. Between £500 quotes on Fiverr and £50k pitches from slick agencies, it’s hard to know what’s fair, or even what you’re paying for.

So, let’s clear the fog.

At Developyn, we believe in being straight with people. No mystery pricing. No upselling fluff you don’t need. Just honest insights about what goes into a website build in 2025 and what you should expect to pay depending on your needs.

Whether you’re a solo founder, a small business owner, or scaling up with a bigger team, this blog’s for you.

First Things First: What Kind of Website Are You After?

Websites aren’t one-size-fits-all anymore (if they ever really were). Let’s look at three common types, and what they typically cost in today’s world.

The Starter Site  

Perfect for: freelancers, one-person brands, or micro-businesses  

Typical cost: *£500 – £2,000*

If you just need a clean, professional online presence, a few pages, a contact form, mobile-friendly layout, this is where you’ll land. You’re probably working with a template or a light custom design. Think: “just enough to look legit.”

Good to know: These sites usually don’t include deep strategy, SEO, or anything too complex, but they do get you online fast without breaking the bank.

The Growth-Focused SME Site  

Perfect for: small to mid-sized businesses with real growth plans  

Typical cost:*£2,000 – £8,000*

Now we’re talking. This tier is where most of our clients live. You’ve got more content, more functionality, and you actually want the site to do something, generate leads, rank on Google, integrate with a CRM, that sort of thing.

Custom design? Check.  

Solid performance? Check.  

Built with future marketing in mind? Definitely.

At this level, the focus shifts from “just having a website” to building something that actually drives your business forward.

The Big Guns (Custom, Scalable, Serious)  

Perfect for: large businesses, SaaS, eCommerce, or enterprise setups  

Typical cost: *£8,000 – £25,000+*

This is where things get more strategic. Full discovery workshops. UX design with actual wireframes and user testing. Custom development, animations, accessibility, CMS flexibility, API integrations, the works!

You’re not paying for pages here.  

You’re paying for a digital system that supports your business goals, your team, and your customers. It’s a proper investment, but it can also be a game-changer.

So…Why Does Pricing Vary So Much?

Great question. You’re not just paying for a designer to make it look nice (although, yes, that’s part of it). 

Here’s what else is baked into the price:

• Strategy & Planning – Understanding your goals, users, and how your site needs to function
• Design & UX – Custom layouts that actually convert, not just look pretty
• Development – Clean, scalable code that works across devices and browsers
• Content & SEO – Words that sell and structure that gets you found on Google
• Ongoing Support – Hosting, maintenance, updates, security, and analytics

It’s a bit like building a house. The cost depends on the materials, the size, the design, and whether you’re adding a hot tub on the roof!!

What About Value-Based Pricing?

Here’s the thing: websites don’t exist in a vacuum. A £5k site that brings you £50k in business isn’t “expensive”, it’s a smart investment. That’s why we price projects based on value, not just time.

At Developyn, we don’t charge you by the hour. We charge based on what the site is worth to your business. That way, your goals and our goals stay perfectly aligned. You want results. We build with that in mind.

So, What’s Your Website Going to Cost?

Honestly, that depends on:

1. What you want the site to do
2. How much you want to customise
3. How fast you need it
4. And how involved you want to be

But here’s the good news, we’re happy to chat, even if you’re just curious and not quite ready to commit.

We offer free strategy calls where we talk through your ideas, budget, and timelines, and let you know what’s realistic (and what’s not).

Let’s Chat – Book a Free Call https://developyn.com/contact

Final Thoughts

In 2025, a website isn’t just a digital brochure. It’s your brand’s front door. Your best salesperson. Your 24/7 marketing engine. Don’t treat it like a checkbox on a to-do list. Whether you’re just getting started or levelling up, you deserve a site that works for you, not just something that looks nice on launch day and collects dust after.