Many factors affect the average cost of building a website. The nature of each business varies, and so
do their website needs. For instance, the variables that come into play when building a website for a
data analytics provider are entirely different from those involving creating a small site intended for
blogging. If you are getting started, try to estimate costs
associated with setting up every aspect of website.

• In the next sections, we go over some elements that can impact the cost of building a website. It’s
  important to note that this is far from an exhaustive list. In fact, there’s a wide array of other factors
  specific to each business and website project.
  Upwork’s Free Website Cost Calculator tool
  Domain name
  The first factor that you should consider is the domain name. Buying a new domain name for your site
  will generally cost you . However, it’s important to note that the cost can vary
  depending on several factors, including:Domain registrar: A registrar is an entity that helps you buy and register your domain name. There are
  many registrars to choose from, with each one offering different packages and features at varying
  price points
• Top-level domain (TLD): A TLD refers to the extension at the end of the domain name. Established TLDs
  such as .com’ and .org tend to cost more than ones like .site or .xyz.
• Length of commitment: Most registrars offer different prices depending on the length of the contract.
  A longer commitment costs you less in the long term, whereas a shorter contract is more cost
  effective in the short term
• Domain privacy: While providing personal information is required when registering a domain, you can
  make that information inaccessible to the public. For an additional fee, registrars offer clients privacy
  features that protect their identity and maintain their anonymity.
  between $10 and $15 a year
  Website functionality
  Functionality plays a key role in determining website cost. Simply put, the more functions you add to
  your site, the higher the cost will be. Website functions can range from essential ones integral to your
  business to optional ones geared toward improving user experience. Here are some examples’
• E-commerce functions: This encompasses all functions necessary to run an website. To
  get these businesses up and running, the sites must be equipped with several design features that
  allow customers to find and purchase products. Basic online store design elements include customer
  portals, payment processing, multiple delivery options, and order fulfillment. While pricing points
  vary, the design costs of a fully custom traditional e commerce site can easily exceed $2,000
•  Membership portals: As the name suggests, this is a gated part of the site that only registered
  members can access. Installing these portals is a great way to boost content credibility, provide a
  streamlined user experience to website visitors, and grow a base of loyal customers. Depending on
  the features and type of license you’re getting, a membership portal function can run you anything
  from $89 to $399 per year
• Subscription services: These functions are required for setting up a subscription model for your site.
  They’re regular replenishment services that offer recurring deliveries of products or curated ones that
  provide products depending on the needs of each customer. Apps like Bold Subscriptions offer full
  subscription service integration starting at $49.99 per month
• Custom programming: While a small business website doesn’t require much backend programming,
  other businesses might need more complex design elements for their sites. A good example of this is
  web portals. These websites handle a large amount of data and provide customized access to
  different users. Hiring a web developer to add custom code might be necessary when dealing with
  such complex architectures. Upwork has the largest pool of for any of
  your programming needs.
  e commerce
  independent web dev

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3 ways to build your website and how it will affect costs
Ultimately, the cost of building a website comes down to how you want to tackle the project: do it
yourself and save money or retain the services of a professional and incur higher costs. The pros and
cons of each approach are weighed below.
Do it yourself (DIY)
The DIY approach is the most cost effective option for building a website. By doing the design yourself,
your costs will consist of the basic expenses needed to set up and host the site. These include your
domain name, hosting costs, an SSL certificate, a premium theme, and a drag and drop website builder
like Squarespace, Weebly, or Wix. You can also
like WordPress.

Keep in mind that once you take on the project, you’ll be responsible for every aspect of the website.
This entails figuring out how to make your website templates mobile friendly, ensuring that security
protocols are in place, verifying that your WordPress theme is compatible with third party plugins, and
installing the necessary add ons, among many other tasks.

But while the DIY approach might be worth exploring when building a simple website, it’s not always a
viable option when dealing with large projects. Taking on the task of designing a complex website on
your own involves navigating a myriad of challenges and requires solving several design problems that
only experienced developers can handle.
use a more traditional content management system
(CMS)
Pros
) It’s the ideal option if saving money is a priority
) It’s a good opportunity to expand your skills and learn more about website development
) You’ll have the chance to test different ideas and experiment with various concepts.
Cons
) The learning curve might be too steep if you have no prior experience in web development
) The process can be time consuming
) The quality of the website might be below professional standards.
How much will it cost?
For a small business, , you’re going to need a domain name (at least $12 per year),
a shared hosting plan (at least $60 per year), a premium theme ($60), premium plugins ($60 per year), and
a ($12 to $15). You can expect to pay over $200 when building a website on your own.
brochure style website
website builder
Hire an independent professional
If you want to make sure that your website is up to the desired standard, hiring a freelancer is the way to
go. Experienced web designers can bring your ideas into execution, suggest features that could
enhance your business, and help you navigate the launch of your site without any hiccups.

Thanks to Upwork’s ability to connect businesses with skilled workers, you’ll be able to
in no time. These professionals can help you build a custom website at various price
ranges and work closely with you to ensure the success of your online venture.
hire a talented
web developer
Pros
) You’re guaranteed to get a sleek looking professional website
) You won’t have to spend weeks learning web design
) Independent talent can help you manage the launch of the site.
Cons
) Working with a professional might require a significant financial investment, especially if the project
is too complex
) If you need to make changes to the site in the future, there’s a chance that the independent
professional might not be available for hire. A new freelancer will need some time to get familiar with
the existing code
) You might have trouble getting your ideas across if you’re not tech savvy.
How much will it cost?
The cost will be determined by several factors, namely the hourly rate of the independent professional,
the functions of the website, the custom programming, and the page volume.

charge anywhere between $20 and $80 per hour. As a rough estimate, a small
business website could cost you anywhere from .
Experienced freelancers
$1,500 to $5,0

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Ultimately, the cost of building a website comes down to how you want to tackle the project: do it
yourself and save money or retain the services of a professional and incur higher costs. The pros and
cons of each approach are weighed below.
Do it yourself (DIY)
The DIY approach is the most cost effective option for building a website. By doing the design yourself,
your costs will consist of the basic expenses needed to set up and host the site. These include your
domain name, hosting costs, an SSL certificate, a premium theme, and a drag and drop website builder
like Squarespace, Weebly, or Wix. You can also
like WordPress.

Keep in mind that once you take on the project, you’ll be responsible for every aspect of the website.
This entails figuring out how to make your website templates mobile friendly, ensuring that security
protocols are in place, verifying that your WordPress theme is compatible with third party plugins, and
installing the necessary add ons, among many other tasks.

But while the DIY approach might be worth exploring when building a simple website, it’s not always a
viable option when dealing with large projects. Taking on the task of designing a complex website on
your own involves navigating a myriad of challenges and requires solving several design problems that
only experienced developers can handle.
use a more traditional content management system
(CMS)
Pros
) It’s the ideal option if saving money is a priority
) It’s a good opportunity to expand your skills and learn more about website development
) You’ll have the chance to test different ideas and experiment with various concepts.
Cons
) The learning curve might be too steep if you have no prior experience in web development
) The process can be time consuming
) The quality of the website might be below professional standards.
How much will it cost?
For a small business, , you’re going to need a domain name (at least $12 per year),
a shared hosting plan (at least $60 per year), a premium theme ($60), premium plugins ($60 per year), and
a ($12 to $15). You can expect to pay over $200 when building a website on your own

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