What does a website really cost?

The honest truth about website costs

If you Google "what does a website cost", you get answers ranging from €0 to €50,000+. Let's unpack that.

Free to €500: DIY website

Think Wix, Squarespace or a WordPress template. You get:

A template thousands of others are using too
Limited customisation
Slow load times
Basic SEO (if you're lucky)

Fine for: a hobby or putting something online temporarily. But if you're serious about bringing in customers, this isn't enough.

Our packages

At Friday Webs we offer four packages, each built for speed and results:

Starter, €750

For freelancers who want to be professionally online fast.

Super fast website
Mobile design
Professional custom design
Basic SEO
Contact form
Up to 5 pages

Professional, €2,950

For businesses that need functionality like bookings or portals.

Everything from Starter
Database functionality
Online system
Contact form with storage
Reviews / testimonials
Up to 10 pages

Growth, €5,500

For businesses that want to use their website to win more customers through Google.

Everything from Professional
SEO optimisation
Conversion-focused design
CMS to manage content yourself
Google Analytics insights
Blog for organic traffic
Webshop functionality
Up to 25 pages

Authority, from €12,500

Custom projects for businesses that use their website as a complete marketing platform.

Everything from Growth
Tailored SEO strategy
Multilingual website
Customer portal / login area
Integrations with your systems
Custom features

What's included in the monthly fee?

Every website needs hosting and maintenance. With us that's bundled into one package:

Plan	Price	What you get
Basic	€19/mo	Hosting, SSL, backups, updates, mail delivery
Pro	€39/mo	+ Database hosting, automatic backups
Growth	€59/mo	+ Admin dashboard, priority support
Premium	€79/mo	+ Weekend support, priority changes, SEO monitoring

Pay annually? You get 2 months free.

Why not cheaper?

You can always have a cheaper website built. But consider:

A slow website costs you customers (53% drop off at >3 sec load time)
An invisible website doesn't deliver anything
An unprofessional website damages your brand

At Friday Webs you invest in a website that pays for itself by bringing in more customers.

Our tip

Start with the package that fits you now. You can always upgrade as your business grows, and you'll only pay the difference. View our pricing or book a free intro call.