How much does a website cost?

Business sites start from £1,000, online shops and web apps from £2,000 — always a fixed price agreed up front after a short call, so you never get a surprise invoice.

How long does it take?

Most business sites go live in around 14 days, not months. You'll get a clear timeline together with your fixed quote.

Can you show me examples in my industry?

While I'm building out a dedicated portfolio of small-business sites, every project follows the same process: a 5-page site designed around getting you more calls and bookings, live in 14 days. On our free call, I'll show you the build closest to your sector and exactly how the same approach applies to your business.

Do you use AI in the build process?

Yes — I use modern AI-assisted tools to speed up parts of design and development, the same way most senior web professionals do today. Every strategic decision, every design choice and every line that ships is reviewed and finished by me personally. That's exactly how one person can deliver agency-grade work in 14 days, at a fraction of the agency price — not a shortcut on quality, but a shortcut on overhead.

What if I need changes after launch?

Easy. Most owners add the £250/mo Care plan — hosting, updates and two hours of improvements a month, no lock-in. Or take the keys and run it yourself.

Yes — the site, the code, the content and the domain are all yours. No lock-in, ever.

I'm not technical — is that a problem?

Not at all. You deal with one person, in plain English, and I handle every technical bit for you.

Do you work with startups outside the UK?

Yes — I work fully remote with founders anywhere. Most clients are UK small businesses, but your location is no barrier.

Norwich, UK — working with businesses across the UK and beyond, fully online.

How much does a small business website cost in the UK in 2026?

The honest answer: a small business website in the UK in 2026 typically costs anywhere from £0 to £20,000+ — which is useless unless you know what sits behind those numbers. Here's the real breakdown, what changes the price, and how to make sure you're not overpaying.

The four price bands

DIY (Wix, Squarespace, Shopify) — £0–£400/year. Cheapest up front: you pay a monthly subscription and build it yourself. Fine for a quick presence, but it costs you time, usually looks templated, and you don't truly own it.

Freelancer — £500–£3,000. Affordable and personal, but quality and reliability vary wildly. The risk is someone going quiet halfway through, or disappearing after launch.

Small studio / solo senior — £1,000–£6,000. The sweet spot for most small businesses: agency-grade design and build, one accountable person, a fixed price. This is where Vibe-Tech sits — business sites from £1,000, online shops from £2,000.

Agency — £8,000–£20,000+. Bigger teams, account managers and longer timelines. Sometimes worth it for large, complex projects — rarely worth it for a five-page brochure site.

What actually drives the price

Number of pages and features. Five pages of content costs far less than a shop with payments, bookings and logins.
Whether copy and images are included. Writing the words is often the hidden work — make sure you know who's doing it.
Custom design vs template. A bespoke, conversion-focused design costs more than a theme, but it's what makes you look credible.
Who manages it. Proper project management (so it's on time and on budget) is part of the value, not an extra.

Don't forget the running costs

Whatever you build, budget a little for the basics: a domain (£10–£20/year), hosting (often £0–£20/month, and included with many builds), and optional ongoing care for updates and security. A typical care plan runs around £250/month — useful if you'd rather not touch it yourself, but you should never be locked in.

How to avoid overpaying

Get a fixed price up front, not an hourly estimate that creeps.
Confirm you'll own the code, content and domain — no lock-in.
Ask what's included: copy, SEO basics, mobile, analytics, training.
Be wary of both extremes — a £200 site and a £15k brochure site.

The short version

For most UK small businesses, a great website should cost a few thousand pounds, be live in weeks, and be fully yours. If you'd like a fixed price for yours, it's a free, no-obligation conversation away.