Website cost in 2024: What goes into the price?

In a nutshell:

1. What makes up the cost of a website?
2. How to prepare a simple brief for an agency?
3. How is the site valuation carried out?
4. Prices for ready-made websites
5. Conclusions
6. FAQ - Frequently asked questions

In 2024, the cost of building a website can vary widely, depending on a number of factors. In this article, we take a look at what influences the price of a website, what elements need to be included in the budget and what are the current trends and options available on the market.

What makes up the cost of a website?

The cost of creating a website is the sum of many elements and services that can affect the final price of a project. Here are the most important points to consider:

1. Type and type of website

The cost of a website depends mainly on its type and complexity. We can distinguish between several basic types of website:

• Business card page: A simple page with basic information about the company.
• Onepage page: A page consisting of one long page with scrolling sections.
• Blog page: A website with a blog section for publishing articles.
• Website with extensive offerings: A site for companies offering multiple services or products.
• Landing page: A page designed to generate leads and prompt a specific action, such as buying a product or filling in a form.

Cost: From £3500 for the simplest pages to over £12000 for more advanced solutions.

2. Domain and hosting
   A domain is the address where the website can be found on the internet, and hosting is the space on the server where the website's files are stored.

Cost:

• Domain: PLN 80 - 150 net per yeardepending on the extension (.pl, .com, .io, etc.).
• Hosting: 150 - 1000 PLN net per year for a hosting plan for a small to medium-sized site.

3. SSL certificate
   An SSL certificate ensures the security of data transferred between the user and the website.
   Cost: About PLN 150 net per annum.

4. CMS system and its implementation
   The CMS (Content Management System) allows content to be managed on the website. 

WordPress is the most popular website development platform, offering a wide range of themes and plugins. Thanks to its open source code, it is very flexible and scalable. As a free CMS, it allows the creation of both simple pages and complex e-commerce sites, allowing you to customise your site.

Check out our platform overview, which includes a detailed description of the most popular solutions, their advantages and disadvantages and an assessment in terms of business scalability, SEO and maintenance costs.

5. Website design and development
   The creation of the graphic design of the website and its implementation may include:

• UX/UI design: Creation of prototypes, mock-ups, and visualisations.
• Page coding: Transforming a project into a working website.

6. Additional functionalities and integrations
   Various functionalities can be added as required, such as:

• Integration with CRM, e-commerce systems or external APIs.
• Additional plug-ins and extensions.
• E-commerce functions such as shopping cart, online payments.

Cost: From £1,000 upwards, depending on functionality.

How to prepare a simple brief for an agency?

To get an accurate quote, it is important to prepare a clear brief for the agency. Here is what should be included in such a brief:

1. Description of the company and its objectives: Describe your business, introduce the services you offer and explain what goals you want to achieve with your new website.
2. Page type and basic functionality: What type of site you want to create and what features it should have.
3. Technical requirements: Do you already have a domain and hosting, or do you need an SSL certificate.
4. Inspiration and materials: Examples of pages you like and marketing and branding materials.

If you are not sure what you want your website j to look like and would like to consult an expert, make an appointment to speak to an experienced specialist from an interactive agency. Some companies offer free consultations to help you refine the concept and realise the design.

How is the site valuation carried out?

A website valuation usually takes place in several stages:

1. Preliminary analysis: Determination of the scope of the project based on the information sent.
2. Detailed quotation: After a thorough analysis of the requirements and agreement of the project details.
3. Clarification of costs: Determination of final costs after verification of assumptions.

Prices for ready-made websites

For those looking for simple solutions, ready-made templates and one-page pages are available:

• Business card page: PLN 4000 - 5000
• One-page site: PLN 3500 - 5000
• Blog page: PLN 5000 - 6000
• Page 5/6 bookmarks + form: PLN 7000 - 9000
• Website with online shop and blog: PLN 9000 - 12000

Prices may vary depending on the preparation and additional features such as SEO or additional integrations.

Conclusions

The cost of a website in 2024 depends on many factors, such as the type of website, complexity, choice of technology and additional functionality. Being prepared to work with an agency by developing a detailed brief and understanding what makes up the cost of a website will certainly allow you to better manage your budget and achieve your goals. It is important to be precise about your expectations, because then a professional interactive agency will be able to effectively transform your ideas into a polished implementation.

FAQ - Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to build and implement a website? 

The turnaround time depends on the complexity of the project and usually ranges from 7 to 21 working days. For more advanced projects, this timeframe may extend.

Is it worth investing in professional SEO?

Yes, investing in SEO has long-term benefits, it increases the visibility of a website in search results, thus attracting potential customers. SEO is a key part of any online marketing strategy. Better positioning in search results increases organic traffic, which leads to more visits and conversions and builds brand credibility.

What are the options for those with a limited website budget?

You can use the basic functions of the CMS and opt out of advanced options and additional services.

See also

• Website builder vs. working with a company
• A website for a company: What does a good website need to have?
• SEO optimisation for your business: 4 keyword selection rules you should know