A small business WordPress website costs about $299 for a simple one-page or starter site, $699 for a standard multi-page business site, and $1,299 or more for a larger site with custom features. Online stores start from $500. Domain, hosting and maintenance are extra, yearly costs.
The price of a WordPress website depends on how many pages you need, how much is custom design and what the site must do. These are our current plans. For the full picture on custom builds, read the custom WordPress website cost guide.
| Plan | Price | Typical timeline | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $299 | About 1 week | Simple site for a new or very small business |
| Business | $699 | About 2 weeks | Multi-page service business site |
| Growth | $1,299 | 3 to 4 weeks | Larger site with extra pages and features |
| WooCommerce store | From $500 | 3 to 5 weeks | Selling products online |
What makes a WordPress website cost more#
- Number of pages and templates to design.
- Custom design from scratch compared with a lightly adapted layout.
- Features such as booking, memberships, multilingual pages or integrations.
- An online store, with products, payments, shipping and tax settings.
- Content: whether you supply the text and images or need help.
- Moving an old site and keeping its search rankings with redirects.
Costs after launch to budget for#
The build is a one-time cost, but a website has running costs too: a domain name, hosting and, if you want updates, backups and security handled for you, a maintenance plan. Ask any agency to list these separately so you can compare quotes fairly.
How to get a fair quote#
Write down your pages, features and deadline, then ask for a written scope and fixed price. Our guide on how to choose a WordPress website design company covers the checks and red flags. When you are ready, see the WordPress design and development service or request a free quote.
Running a local or service business? Read WordPress website design for service businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions#
What is the cheapest way to get a WordPress website?
Our Starter plan at $299 is the lowest-cost build for a simple site. Hosting and a domain are separate yearly costs.
Are hosting and domain included in the price?
No. The build price covers design and development. Domain and hosting are yearly costs that you pay to the provider, and we can advise on a suitable host.
Can I add more pages or features later?
Yes. WordPress is built to grow, so pages, features and a store can be added later and quoted by scope.
