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Website Cost Calculator

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Estimated project cost

A realistic range for this scope. Agencies typically quote 2–3× the upper figure; a marketplace freelancer will quote below the lower one, and the difference usually shows up later.

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Nearly every "website cost calculator" is a lead-capture form wearing a calculator costume — you answer ten questions and get "we'll be in touch". This one shows you the number immediately, and you can close the tab.

The ranges come from what this work genuinely costs when it is done properly, whether by us or by anyone competent. If a quote you have been given sits far outside these numbers in either direction, it is worth asking why.

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How accurate is this?

It is a range, not a quote, and it is built from what these projects actually cost when done properly. The biggest variables it cannot see are how much revision you will want and how quickly you can supply content — both of which move real projects more than any feature on this list.

Why are agency quotes so much higher?

Overhead, mostly: account managers, project managers, sales commission, and an office. Some of that buys you genuine value — process, cover if someone leaves. A lot of it does not. What matters is that you understand which you are paying for.

Why are marketplace freelancers so much cheaper?

Sometimes because they are early in their career and pricing to win work, which can be a genuine bargain. More often because the quote excludes the things you assumed were included — revisions, content, SEO setup, launch. Compare scope, not headline price.

Is there an ongoing cost after launch?

Yes, and anyone who says otherwise is being careless. Hosting, domain, and maintenance are ongoing. Budget roughly $99–$399 a month for proper maintenance on a business site, or plan to do the updates yourself and accept the risk that comes with forgetting.

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