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How much does a professional website cost?

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Updated 9 September 2026 · 3 min read

Three website layouts on ascending dark plinths with small metallic discs representing project scope and pricing.

Quick answer: Stefano Marketing Agency’s homepage lists Launch at €1,250, Grow at €2,750 and Scale with custom pricing. The right option depends on the pages, content and functionality your business needs. Compare the agreed deliverables and ongoing costs before deciding on a website budget.

What should a website budget cover?

A useful budget starts with a business goal. A consultant who needs a clear introduction and an enquiry form has a different brief from a company with several service lines, regular publishing and external software connections. Page count helps describe the job, but it does not capture every design or implementation decision.

Separate the project into three parts: the initial build, the content needed for launch and the work needed after launch. Ask your provider to identify which items are included in the proposal. This makes competing quotes easier to compare and reduces surprises when the website is nearly finished.

Which package should you discuss?

  • Launch — €1,250: use this as the starting conversation for a focused website. Bring a short list of essential pages, your core offer and the action visitors should take.
  • Grow — €2,750: discuss this when the site needs to explain a broader offering. Prepare your service structure and any content you want to update regularly.
  • Scale — custom pricing: request a scoped proposal when your requirements need a tailored solution. Describe integrations, unusual workflows and future expansion early.

These are the agency’s displayed homepage prices, checked on 9 September 2026, rather than market averages. Confirm deliverables, tax treatment, payment terms and the final total in your proposal. See the homepage webdesign packages for the current offer.

What questions prevent scope creep?

  1. Who supplies the copy and images? List the pages that already have usable content and those that still need writing or photography.
  2. What must the site do? Name each form, booking tool, language, CMS collection and external connection.
  3. What happens after launch? Ask about hosting, domain renewal, software subscriptions, training, maintenance and future edits.
  4. How is approval handled? Agree on review stages, included revisions and how additional work will be priced.

How can you make the first version more focused?

Write two lists: essential at launch and useful later. For example, a service business might first need a homepage, clear service information and a reliable contact route. A resource library or more elaborate interactions can follow when there is content and a reason to maintain them. This is a planning example, not a promise that every feature fits a particular package.

Frequently asked questions

Does a higher price guarantee more enquiries?

No. A useful offer, relevant traffic, understandable content and an easy contact process all matter. Evaluate the website against business outcomes after launch rather than assuming that cost predicts performance.

How do I get an accurate quote?

Share your goals, page list, content status, desired functionality and preferred launch date. Include your existing website if you have one. Request a webdesign proposal to turn that brief into an agreed scope.

Next: use the website redesign checklist if you are replacing an existing site.