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Guide · Planning

What affects the cost of a business website

Website prices vary widely because 'a website' can mean very different things. Understanding the cost drivers makes quotes easier to compare.

Scope and pages

More unique pages, each with its own content and layout, take more time to plan, write, and build.

Custom features

Booking, customer portals, quote forms that feed a CRM, or connected business software add design, development, and testing time.

Content

Who writes the text and supplies photos matters. Professional copywriting and photography are often separate costs.

Ongoing care

Hosting, security updates, backups, and content changes are recurring. Ask what's included after launch.

Comparing quotes

Make sure quotes cover the same pages, features, ownership terms, and post-launch support. Terra quotes builds by scope after a consultation; support plans are $299/month.

Written and reviewed by Terra · October 2026