If you run a small business, one of the first questions is simple: how much should a website cost? The honest answer depends on what the site needs to do. Here is a plain breakdown so you can budget with confidence and avoid paying for things you do not need.
The four main price levels
- DIY builders (Wix, Squarespace): low monthly fee, but you do all the work and pay forever.
- Basic business website (up to 5 pages): home, about, services, gallery and contact. Good for most service businesses.
- Business website with custom design (around 10 to 12 pages): blog, SEO setup, booking or quote forms.
- Online store: products, payments, shipping and inventory. Costs more because there is more to set up and test.
What actually changes the price
- Number of pages and how much content you already have
- Custom design versus a ready template
- Online payments, bookings or member logins
- Copywriting, photos and logo work
- Ongoing maintenance and hosting
Hidden costs to ask about
Before you sign, ask who owns the domain, who pays for hosting, whether updates and backups are included, and what happens if you want changes after launch. A good developer puts all of this in writing.
Our prices
At X-Gen Systems a basic website starts at $399, a business website at $999 and an online store at $1,499. Website maintenance is from $49 a month. Every project gets a fixed written quote before work starts. See the full pricing page.
How to get the best value
- Prepare your text and photos before the project starts
- List three websites you like
- Start simple and add features later
- Choose a developer who gives a written quote and a timeline
Need help? X-Gen Systems builds websites from $399, AI chatbots from $499 and mobile apps from $2,999. Get a free, fixed quote or call +1 (713) 396-2484.
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