How Much Does a Small Business Website Really Cost in 2025?

ecowebnz
5 days ago
2 min read

If you’ve been putting off launching your website because you're unsure about the cost — you’re not alone.One of the most common questions I hear from small business owners is:

“How much should a website actually cost?”

The truth is: it depends.But that doesn’t mean you should be left guessing.

Let’s break down the real options so you can make the best choice for your business — without wasting time or money.

🛠Option 1: DIY Website Builders (Wix, Shopify, Squarespace)

Cost Range:

Platform: $20–$50/month
Domain: $20/year
Premium theme (optional): $50–$150
Your time: Variable

Best for: ✅ Very small budgets ✅ Tech-savvy owners who love a challenge ✅ Simple brochure-style websites

What you get: You do everything yourself — layout, content, design, SEO. Tools like Wix and Shopify make it possible to build your own site, but they don’t make it easy. It takes time, patience, and trial and error.

What to watch out for: 🚫 Time cost is real 🚫 Many DIY sites look unfinished or unprofessional 🚫 SEO and mobile responsiveness are often overlooked

🤝 Option 2: Hiring a Freelancer or Agency

Cost Range:

Freelancer: $1,500 – $5,000+
Small agency: $3,000 – $10,000+
Ongoing maintenance: $100–$300/month (optional)

Best for: ✅ Businesses with budget and time ✅ More complex sites (e.g., custom features, integrations)

What you get:Typically a custom site with design, strategy, and development all handled for you.

What to watch out for: 🚫 Risk of overpaying for features you don’t need 🚫 Long timelines 🚫 Some agencies speak more “tech” than “people”

🌿 Option 3: Done-With-You Website Services (Like EcoWeb)

Cost Range:

Starter websites from $800 – $1,800
E-commerce and advanced features: $2,000+
Simple, fixed packages
Optional monthly support from $49

Best for:

✅ Small business owners who want guidance

✅ People who don’t want to do it alone — but don’t want to spend $5K either

✅ Clear messaging + simple design that gets results

What you get: We take care of the structure, design, setup, and flow — while working closely with you to make sure it reflects your business and values. We also help with the hard stuff, like copywriting and launch prep, and keep it all within a small business budget.

Check out our price here.

What to watch out for:

🚫 We don’t build giant 50-page sites — we focus on what works, not what’s bloated

So... What’s the Right Choice for You?

If you’re:

Short on time
Overwhelmed by DIY
And not ready to hand over thousands to an agency

…then you’re probably in the same place as most of my clients.

And the good news is — there’s a middle ground. You can have a clear, professional website that helps your business grow without the tech stress or giant price tag.