A small business looking for a website is often quoted anywhere from €300 to €5,000, with no explanation why. The difference is real and measurable. Here is what accounts for it.
The short answer
| Type | What you get | Timeline | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brochure site | 3–5 pages, contact form, Google Map | 1–2 weeks | €600–€1,200 |
| Business website | 8–15 pages, blog, multiple forms, basic SEO | 2–4 weeks | €1,200–€2,500 |
| Online store | Product catalog, cart, card payments, shipping | 6–12 weeks | €3,000–€8,000 |
| Web app | Sign-in, user data, business logic | 2–5 months | €5,000–€15,000 |
What separates a brochure site from a business website?
It is not the number of pages; it is who updates them. A brochure site is built and then stays as it is—you contact us when your phone number changes. A business website includes a content management system, so you can update news, prices, and galleries yourself. That system accounts for about a third of the work and is the main reason an eight-page site costs twice as much as a five-page one.
If you update your content less than once a month, a content management system is usually not worth the cost. It is cheaper to pay for occasional changes than to build and maintain an interface you will open three times a year.
What the build price does not include
These costs are billed separately and continue for as long as your website is online:
- Domain — around €10–€15 per year for a .hr or .com domain.
- Hosting — often free for a static site; €5–€30 per month for an online store.
- Photography — a photographer, stock photos, or pictures from your phone. The last option is free, and it often looks that way.
- Copywriting — someone has to write them. If it is not you, it is an additional cost.
- Future updates — ask in advance what changes cost after handoff.
When a website may not be worth it
Honestly, if all your work comes from referrals and a Facebook group, a €2,000 website is unlikely to change that. A website is worthwhile when people are searching for what you offer—when there is search traffic you can earn, or when you need a place to send people to take action: book, order, or fill out a form.
That is why we built a ready-made solution with direct bookings for holiday rentals, with a fixed price instead of custom hourly development. When everyone has the same need, there is no reason to start from scratch every time.
Ready-made solution or custom build?
Most small businesses can find a ready-made template that does 90% of what they need at a tenth of the price. Custom development makes sense in either of these situations:
- You have a process existing tools cannot handle. Bookings with special rules, a quote calculator, or integration with your existing system.
- The design is part of the product. If you sell design, a template site may work against you.
If neither applies, start with a ready-made solution. You can always upgrade later; the worst outcome is a custom website nobody visits.
How long does it take?
The timeline rarely depends on us. The most common cause of delays is waiting for copy and photos from the client. If your content is ready before we start, a simple website can be done in a week. If it is not, add another two to three weeks, no matter who builds it.