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How Much Does It Cost to Build a Website? A Complete Guide

Building a website involves domain names, hosting, and design. Costs vary from DIY options to hiring professionals. This guide covers key factors, average expenses, and how Fiverr freelancers can help build a site tailored to your budget and needs.

By: Michael Keenan
January 15, 2025
8 minute reading
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When creating a new website, one of the first questions you’ll likely ask is, “How much is this going to cost?” The answer depends on several factors, ranging from your technical skills to the type of website you want to create or hire someone to create.

You have to think about: 

  • Domain name
  • Hosting 
  • Website type (eCommerce, blog, etc.)
  • Website security
  • Hourly rates or fixed cost

Factoring in all these points and calculating your budget will give you your answer. This article will cover how much it costs to build a website—while showing how Fiverr can provide affordable solutions for your project.

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What factors affect the cost of building a website?

Building a website depends on several factors, including domain name price, web hosting package, design costs, etc. Let’s discuss each factor in detail.

1. Domain name

A domain name is the online address of your website. Some premium domain names cost a lot yearly, but most only cost $10 to $50. Short domains with popular keywords or brandable domains often cost more. 
If you’re concerned about finding the right domain, domain experts on Fiverr can help you find and buy the best domain name for your business. The best part? It’s only $5 to start.

2. Web hosting

Web hosting is essential for making your website accessible on the internet. Hosting services come in various forms:
  • Shared hosting: Ideal for smaller sites, shared hosting typically costs $3 to $10 per month, offering a budget-friendly option by sharing server resources with other websites.
  • VPS (Virtual Private Server) hosting: Suitable for growing websites with moderate traffic, VPS hosting costs range from $20 to $100 per month, providing dedicated server space and greater control.
  • Dedicated hosting: Designed for large businesses or high-traffic sites, dedicated hosting offers exclusive server use and robust performance at $50 to $500 monthly.
  • Cloud hosting: A scalable option for websites with fluctuating traffic, cloud hosting costs $10 to $200 per month, ensuring reliability and flexibility.
For around $10, Fiverr talent can help you choose the best hosting plan to match your site's specific traffic and storage needs.

3. Website design

Cost is affected by website design in a big way. Website builders like Wix, WordPress, and Squarespace let you use pre-made templates to make a standard website for $100 to $500, depending on the plan and features. 
Businesses that want to look more professional can be more creative with custom website design. Custom designs from professional design services cost between $500 and $5,000. 
Fiverr has designers who can do anything from making changes to templates to creating websites. Simple designs cost around $50, but layouts and branding made just for you can cost around $5,000.

4. Ecommerce functionality

You need ecommerce features if you want to sell things online, and opting for an ecommerce plan will increase the total cost of your website. Simple ecommerce sites with payment gateways and shopping carts cost $500 to $1,000. 
Full-featured stores with customer accounts, inventory management, and product filtering cost $2,000 to $10,000 (or more). 
Fiverr freelancers can set up your online store for $100. Depending on the complexity of your needs—such as integrating multiple payment methods, managing large inventories, or adding marketing tools—the cost can vary.

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5. SSL certificate

SSL certificates are necessary to protect website data, especially for online stores that handle customer transactions. 
A simple SSL certificate costs typically between $10 and $100 a year, but some hosting plans offer them for free. 
Premium SSL certificates renewed yearly can cost up to $500 and offer better security and encryption. Freelancers on Fiverr can buy and set up SSL certificates to keep your site safe. Setting up SSL is cheap and necessary for your website. It only costs $10.

6. Business type

The type of website you build significantly affects the cost. For example:
  • Small business websites: Costs range from $500 to $5,000, depending on the complexity of the design and features required.
  • E-commerce sites: Prices range from $2,000 to $10,000, influenced by the number of products, payment gateways, and additional features like customer accounts.
  • Corporate websites: Large-scale sites with custom designs, integrations, and advanced functions can cost from $10,000 to $50,000.
Fiverr’s global marketplace offers talented freelancers who can help design, develop, and maintain websites of any size or complexity to match your goals and budget. Their flexibility makes it easy to find the right professional for your project.
Pro Tip: Save money using domain registrars that bundle services like hosting or SSL certificates at a discount. Platforms such as Namecheap often offer promo codes for renewals, providing added savings.

Average costs to build a website

The cost of building a website depends mainly on whether you choose to use a DIY website builder or hire professional services. Let’s cover both options to give you a better understanding.

DIY website builders

Several platforms offer intuitive, easy-to-use tools for those who prefer to build their own website. Here’s an overview of the most popular options:
  • Shopify: An excellent option for ecommerce, Shopify starts at $39 per month for basic plans, with more advanced plans reaching up to $399 per month.
  • WordPress: While WordPress itself is free, expect to pay for hosting, themes, and plugins. Hosting can cost from $3 to $25 per month, while premium themes and plugins can add another $50 to $200+.
  • Squarespace: Ideal for businesses or portfolios, Squarespace plans start at $16 per month and go up to $49 per month for ecommerce sites.
  • Wix: Offers a range of design flexibility, and its basic plans start at $16 per month, and the business/ecommerce plans can cost up to $59 per month.
  • GoDaddy: Known for simplicity, GoDaddy’s website builder starts at $9.99 monthly for personal use, with ecommerce options priced at $29.99 monthly.

Web development services

The cost of development depends on your website’s complexity. You can build simple sites using tools like WordPress or Wix, but more advanced projects often require custom coding. 
For a unique and professional site, hiring experienced designers and developers is worth the investment—custom-built websites can cost $10,000 or more but offer a personalized solution customized to your needs.
Small businesses can get websites for between $2,000 and $5,000. For large ecommerce websites, the price can go over $10,000.
Website designers on Fiverr can work with any budget. Simple website designs cost $100, but complicated ones cost $5,000 or more. It mainly depends on the designer’s experience and the project understanding level, as well as whether the market is saturated or not. 
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design, redesign, clone wordpress website, ecommerce website with elementor pro
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Abir Hossain
Abir Hossain
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I will design, redesign, clone wordpress website, ecommerce website with elementor pro

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clone, revamp, design, redesign shopify store or build ecommerce shopify website
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Fareed Khan
Fareed Khan
Level 2

I will clone, revamp, design, redesign shopify store or build ecommerce shopify website

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From $140

Offers video consultations

develop, design, and launch your ecommerce shopify website
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Alvina
Alvina
Level 2

I will develop, design, and launch your ecommerce shopify website

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Offers video consultations

Additional costs to consider

Making a website costs a lot of money for design, hosting, and security. These extra costs can significantly affect your budget, so know about them beforehand.

Third-party integrations

Third-party tools are used on many websites for CRM, email marketing, and analytics. Integrations with MailChimp, Google Analytics, and Salesforce range from $5 to $50 or more monthly. 
Integrations with payment gateways like Stripe or PayPal are standard for e-commerce sites. These can cost extra per transaction or month. Depending on their complexity, Fiverr professionals can add these integrations for $50 to $500.

Themes and templates

While free templates from website builders can get you started, premium themes offer a polished, professional look and greater customization options. 
On platforms like WordPress, premium themes typically range from $30 to $200, with popular options like Divi priced at $89 annually or $249 for lifetime access. Shopify themes, known for their design flexibility, cost between $140 and $350. 
For additional customization, Fiverr freelancers can enhance an existing theme for as little as $50 or create a completely unique design starting at $500.

SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

Spend money on SEO if you want your site to do well in search engines. A small to medium-sized website must pay between $200 and $2,000 for SEO basics like content optimization, adding metadata, and load time optimization. 
Your costs may increase if you keep doing SEO techniques like writing content and building links. Freelancers who do SEO on Fiverr offer basic packages for $50 and full packages for $500 or more.

Maintenance costs

To stay safe, up-to-date, and working, websites need regular maintenance. Updating software, getting technical help, and backing up data are all maintenance costs. Basic maintenance costs are between $100 and $500 per year, depending on how complicated the site is. 
Maintaining larger websites, especially those with e-commerce features, can cost over $1,000 annually due to the need for additional support. Fiverr freelancers offer a range of maintenance services, starting at $50 per month for basic upkeep, with more comprehensive packages available for sites requiring advanced care.

Hire designers and developers to help on Fiverr

DIY website development can be time-consuming, making Fiverr a great option for delegating tasks. From landing pages to e-commerce platforms, Fiverr offers freelancers skilled in web design, development, SEO, and maintenance. Projects range from small updates to full-scale builds starting at $5,000, with Fiverr Pro experts available for larger, high-quality projects—all at affordable rates.

Website costs FAQs

1. How much does a basic website cost?

Wix or WordPress can make a simple website for $100 to $500. Hiring a professional developer can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $5,000, depending on how complicated the project is.

2. What are the ongoing costs of maintaining a website?

Updating content, hosting, and fixing bugs are all examples of maintenance costs. Simple sites have a recurring payment plan for $100 to $500 a year. Professional maintenance can cost more than $1,000 a year.

3. How much does an ecommerce website cost?

The price of an online store can range from $2,000 to $10,000 or even more, depending on the features and how well the products are integrated. It costs more for advanced features like analytics, payment gateways, and inventory management.

4. What’s the cost of custom website design?

Professionally designing one-of-a-kind items costs between $500 and $5,000. The amount is based on how the design is changed. Fiverr has services that start at $100 for custom design.

5. Are there hidden costs when building a website?

It may cost extra for advanced plugins, themes, security features, and third-party integrations. To keep your website budget in check, you need to think about these extra costs. Premium themes cost between $50 and $200, and plugins and integrations can cost up to $1,000.

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