{"id":3807,"date":"2021-09-08T08:30:23","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T05:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esfirum.com\/?p=3807"},"modified":"2022-01-04T12:31:11","modified_gmt":"2022-01-04T09:31:11","slug":"how-much-does-a-website-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esfirum.com\/en\/blog\/how-much-does-a-website-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does it cost to create a website - the price of website creation in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are thinking about the need to create your own website, it is a good idea to have at least a general picture of how much it will cost. As practice shows, the cost of the simplest website with basic capabilities and functionality starts from 1 000 USD, while complex online resources can cost tens and hundreds of thousands of dollars.
\nStandard business websites of large companies can cost from 5,000 to 50,000 USD, and marketplaces with functionality like Amazon's start at 100,000 dollars and up.
\nAt first glance at a resource and its appearance you will hardly be able to judge the full scale of the developers' work put into it, especially when it comes to custom projects.<\/p>\n

Below is the design of the first screens of 2 hotel websites. One website costs more than 10,000 dollars, the other about 5,000. Can you tell which of these sites is more expensive and which is cheaper?<\/p>\n

\"hotel<\/p>\n

The price of a turnkey website<\/h2>\n

Let's take as an example some website project with basic functionality, built using standard development technologies.<\/p>\n

In this case we can use the following price range as a guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Website type<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Project price<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Development time<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

A landing page (one-page website)<\/td>\nfrom 1 800 USD<\/td>\n1 - 1.5 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Corporate websites<\/td>\nfrom 5 000 USD<\/td>\n2 - 3 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
E-commerce<\/td>\nfrom 10 000 USD<\/td>\n3 - 4 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A marketplace (trading platform)<\/td>\nfrom 15 000 USD<\/td>\n6 - 10 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Web catalogue<\/td>\nfrom 4 000 USD<\/td>\n2 - 3 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Websites for hotels<\/td>\nfrom 3 000 USD<\/td>\n2 - 3 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
An educational portal (online courses)<\/td>\nfrom 8 000 USD<\/td>\n5 - 7 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Social network<\/td>\nfrom 30 000 USD<\/td>\nfrom 10 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Personal website, blog<\/td>\nfrom 2 500 USD<\/td>\n1.5 - 2 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Given the hourly rates of developers, designers and testers, today Ukraine has the lowest prices for website development. Below we give the average hourly cost of developers' services in Ukraine, the USA, Europe and Russia. We do not count low-skilled specialists with less than 1 year of experience.
\nSo, the cost of a developer's services:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • USA from 70 usd \/ 1 hour,<\/li>\n
  • Europe from 50 euro \/ 1 hour,<\/li>\n
  • Asia from 20 usd \/ 1 hour,<\/li>\n
  • Russia from 40 usd \/ 1 hour,<\/li>\n
  • Ukraine from 30 usd \/ 1 hour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    It is also very important to add that when you order a turnkey website, the total cost of the project comes out 30-40% cheaper than paying an hourly rate.<\/p>\n

    The cost of websites: the factors that affect the price<\/h2>\n

    The price of a website is determined by several main factors, among them:<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. The type of website (a social network, a classifieds forum, a one-page website (landing page), an online store, a corporate website, a blog and so on).<\/li>\n
    2. The technologies used to build websites (programming languages, a CMS, various builders and so on).<\/li>\n
    3. The service provider (a freelancer, an in-house specialist, a web studio, an IT company).<\/li>\n
    4. The location of the service provider (region, country).<\/li>\n
    5. The payment option (hourly or per project).<\/li>\n
    6. The number and complexity of the site's features.<\/li>\n
    7. The complexity of the design (templated, unique, with animation and 3D elements).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Every detail in the list is quite important and affects the final cost of creating a working and functional website.<\/p>\n

      Types and prices of websites<\/h2>\n

      The first question you should ask yourself is what you want the website for. The second question is how to reach that goal. Below we will go through the goals and the websites that suit them.<\/p>\n

      One-page websites (landing pages)<\/h3>\n

      \"one-page<\/p>\n

      It stands out for its minimal functionality. Very well suited to advertising a single product or service. It can work well with advertising channels such as targeted ads on social media and PPC advertising in search. However, you can forget about search promotion (SEO).
      \nA landing page is packed with marketing hooks and triggers (USP, benefits for the client, client testimonials, company advantages, limited time and \/ or limited quantity triggers, discounts, instalments and so on)
      \nThe price of a one-page website from 1 300 USD<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      Corporate websites<\/h3>\n

      \"corporate<\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

      According to Google research, a company that has no website loses more than 40% of its potential clients. Today having a website, whatever the field of activity, is not a luxury for a company but a necessity.
      \nA corporate website is the \u00abface\u00bb of a company, its image and marketing component. It attracts potential clients and tells them about the services of your company. And what is very important - having a website significantly increases users' trust in your company.
      \nThe price of a corporate website from 2 500 USD<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Online stores<\/h3>\n

      \"online<\/p>\n

      An online store is used by its owner to sell goods or services with the option to pay right on the website.
      \nIn essence a virtual store (online store) is the same as a real shop. It has a sign (the first screen on the Home page of the site with the unique selling proposition) and an outside window display (as a rule, the second screen with a short list of products and the option to go to the full product list). The home page of an online store also gives information about the benefits the client gets from a purchase, testimonials from clients who bought a product, special offers and so on.
      \nWhen you walk inside a shop you see special offers and products divided by type, brand, season and so on. All the same is implemented in an online store through filtering on the product list page.
      \nAnd of course the product card itself.
      \nThere are many articles online about what information a product card should contain. Let's go through the most important ones:<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Information on product availability in stock;<\/li>\n
      2. At least 5 photos of the product from different angles, ideally add a photo of the product in real conditions;<\/li>\n
      3. The technical specifications of the product, if it is hardware. If it is clothing, its characteristics (composition, size, colour and so on);<\/li>\n
      4. Product reviews;<\/li>\n
      5. If it is possible to make and put a video review of the product on the page - that is great;<\/li>\n
      6. The \u00abBuy\u00bb and \u00abBuy in one click\u00bb buttons;<\/li>\n
      7. Information about delivery, guarantees, return and exchange terms.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        There must be a Cart so that a client can see exactly which product they chose. A page for filling in the client's details and choosing delivery and payment terms. And of course a payment gateway must be connected that lets them pay after confirming their details.
        \nThe price of an online store from 5 000 USD<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Marketplaces (trading platforms)<\/h3>\n

        \"marketplace<\/p>\n

        A marketplace (trading platform) is a website where ordinary users can be sellers. It is almost the same as an online store. But unlike an online store, the sellers can place and sell their products through a personal account without the participation of the marketplace owner (for example, Rozetka, Avito, eBay, Amazon, Aliexpress).
        \nThe price of a marketplace from 15 000 USD<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Catalog websites<\/h3>\n

        \"corporate<\/p>\n

         <\/p>\n

        This is practically the same as an online store but without the option for the user to buy a product. To buy a product or a service a visitor has to contact the site administrator through a contact form. A catalog website does not need a payment gateway and the extra pages an online store definitely needs (cart, checkout and so on). Accordingly the cost of such a site will be lower.
        \nThe price of a catalog website from 3 000 USD<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Educational resources<\/h3>\n

        \"price<\/p>\n

        These are web portals of various educational institutions or companies that offer online courses. The price of educational portals is determined by the client's wishes, the chosen technology, the functionality and the complexity of the architecture.
        \nThe price of an educational portal from 6 000 USD<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Web portals<\/h3>\n

        \"web<\/p>\n

        This is an informational website that brings together many web resources and offers users forums, email and search engines. Such sites are also used in educational institutions, construction companies, medical facilities and large companies as an internal tool that keeps all the important information in one place.
        \nThe price of a web portal from 14 000 USD <\/strong><\/p>\n

        A personal website and blog<\/h3>\n

        \"website<\/p>\n

        This is your own personalised resource where you talk with visitors, share interesting thoughts and news and answer questions.
        \nThis type of website will be of interest to:<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. people who work in a narrowly specialised field and are good specialists in it (manicurists, hairdressers, photographers, artists, massage therapists and so on). The goal: to show their expertise in the profession and attract potential clients;<\/li>\n
        2. people who want to cover any topics in their blog (travel, raising children, life or studying abroad, etc.). The goal is to attract readers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          The price of a personal website or blog from 1 500 USD<\/strong>
          \nAs you can see, the cost of building a website depends quite strongly on its type, features and technical characteristics.<\/p>\n

          Social networks<\/h3>\n

          The Odnoklassniki, VKontakte, Facebook and Instagram familiar to many belong to exactly this type of website, matching communities, topics and goals.
          \nThe price of a social network from 20 000 USD<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Technologies and stages of website development<\/h2>\n

          The development technology you choose determines the future performance, speed and functionality of the resource and seriously affects the cost of the project.
          \nAmong the most frequently used development technologies are:<\/p>\n

          Drag-and-drop website builders<\/h3>\n

          \"drag<\/p>\n

          This is a kind of \u00abdo it yourself\u00bb option, usually built on platforms such as Wix and Weebly. With them you can create websites easily and quickly yourself. Such tools are recommended for building personal web pages or standalone blogs, because their design and functionality are limited to what the website builder can offer.<\/p>\n

          Using a CMS when building websites<\/h3>\n

          \"cms\"<\/p>\n

          This option uses the built-in features provided by ready-made solutions. Among the best known are WordPress (used on a quarter of all existing websites), Joomla, Shopify and Drupal. The programs give you the necessary elements that you need to \u00abarrange\u00bb in the right order. The main drawback of such a solution is the excessive complexity of some applications. You will need the help of professional developers who know how to work with such software, which ultimately increases the cost of website development.<\/p>\n

          Development of a custom website to order<\/h3>\n

          \"medical<\/p>\n

          Development of a website with functionality that will solve all the Client's tasks. Before the project starts, depending on the tasks, the programming languages used to implement the project are chosen. You can use markup languages (HTML5, CSS3), programming languages (JavaScript, PHP, Java, Python), JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React, Vue), PHP frameworks (Laravel, Yii, Symphony) and so on.<\/p>\n

          Standard stages of website development:<\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Defining the goals and requirements with the client;<\/li>\n
          2. Studying competitors and analogues of this project (if it is not a startup);<\/li>\n
          3. Writing the technical specification of the project;<\/li>\n
          4. Prototyping the website pages;<\/li>\n
          5. UI \/ UX website design;<\/li>\n
          6. Frontend programming;<\/li>\n
          7. Backend programming;<\/li>\n
          8. Testing the project and fixing bugs and inaccuracies<\/li>\n
          9. Connecting analytics<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Of course, custom-built websites turn out to be the most expensive, but such options are the most viable online. They are easy to configure, have better usability, load fast and, if needed, can be repurposed to match the specifics of the business.<\/p>\n

            Complexity of the website design<\/h2>\n

            The complexity of the website design is an equally important detail that requires your attention when working out the cost of a future web resource. The design can be simple or complex; when creating it both the client's wishes and the specifics of the site are taken into account.
            \nThe main factors that affect the final price are:
            \nUsing ready-made design templates.
            \nReady-made themes and design templates let users build websites on a limited budget. Any design settings can be applied by changing the source code. In most cases you will need to hire a capable designer to optimise the ready-made theme offered by WordPress or another service.
            \nDevelopment of a custom website design.
            \nThis option means creating the website design from scratch. Usually designers create wireframes (UX) for the future design and mockups (UI). These two stages can be done one after another or simultaneously to speed up the design process.
            \nThe use of images, animation and corporate identity.
            \nCreating dynamic objects or images can significantly affect the cost of a website design. The price will grow separately if you need to create a unique company logo and also use branding materials.
            \nIn addition, you need to take into account how the website adapts to different gadgets. Designing the site separately for computers and separately for mobile devices increases its final cost. However, in the long run such resources get more traffic.<\/p>\n

            Complexity of the website functionality<\/h2>\n

            The functionality, unique properties and capabilities of a website seriously affect its final price. The more features there are and the more complex they are, the more expensive the web resource ends up being.
            \nAs an example you can take almost any corporate website that includes such elements as:<\/p>\n