How much does a website cost? A small business website in the UK can cost anything from a few hundred pounds for a DIY template to many thousands for a large custom build. The price depends on the number of pages, who writes the copy, custom features and ongoing support. Foxstern websites start from £1,500 plus VAT.
How Much Does a Website Cost, and Why Do Prices Vary?
Ask five agencies for a quote and you’ll get five very different numbers. That’s mostly because “a website” can mean anything from a single page on a builder to a fully custom site with bookings, payments and integrations.
The question isn’t really “how much?” but “what will it bring in?”. A cheap site that nobody contacts you through is the most expensive option of all.
What Affects the Cost of a Website
Number of pages
Each service and area you want to rank for usually needs its own page.
Copywriting
Professionally written copy costs more than writing it yourself, and usually converts better.
Design approach
A template is cheaper. A tailored design takes longer and fits your brand properly.
Features
Bookings, payments, calculators and CRM integrations all add time.
SEO setup
Speed, structure and schema done properly at the start saves money later.
Support
Updates, security and fixes after launch, monthly or bundled.
What You Get for £1,500 + VAT With Foxstern
15 to 25 pages
Space for every service, area and question.
3 blog posts
Written to help you rank from day one.
12 months’ support
Updates and help for a full year.
10% off for new clients
Taken off your first website project.
AI-ready from day one
Built with Elementor’s latest elements and connected to Elementor MCP, so you can ask Claude and other compatible AI tools to draft changes. We check and publish them as part of your support.
Website Options for Small Businesses, Compared
DIY website builders
The cheapest way to get online. Fine for testing an idea, but you do all the work, and SEO and conversion are up to you.
Template sites from a freelancer
Quicker and more polished than DIY. Quality varies a lot, so check what’s included, who writes the words and what happens after launch.
Agency-built websites
Planned around your services and customers, with copy, SEO and tracking included. This is where Foxstern sits, starting from £1,500 plus VAT.
Whichever route you choose, make sure the site loads fast and works well on phones. Google’s PageSpeed Insights is a free way to check.
Frequently Asked Questions About Website Costs
Is £1,500 including VAT?
No. Our websites start from £1,500 plus VAT.
Are there monthly costs after launch?
You’ll need hosting and a domain. Our package includes 12 months of support, and we’ll explain any ongoing costs before you commit.
Is a cheap website builder good enough?
It can be for a very small business starting out. If you rely on your website for enquiries, a properly planned and SEO-ready site usually pays for itself faster.
Services That Work Well With Website Cost
Website & Landing Page Design
Websites from £1,500, built to turn visitors into enquiries.
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Rank where your customers look, from Google Maps to page one.
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A brand people remember, and ad creative that earns the click.
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