You ask how much a professional website costs and hear three completely different prices. The hard part isn’t finding the lowest one. It’s understanding what you’re getting with each one.
For a professional just starting out, even a small expense needs to be justified. They need a website that displays properly on mobile devices, explains their work, and helps clients get in touch. They don’t necessarily need dozens of features. But they do need to know what’s included in the offer and what they’ll have to pay extra for.
In 2026, there isn’t a single price that covers all websites. There is, however, a practical way to compare quotes without having to become a programmer.
First, decide what you want the visitor to do
Imagine an electrician who serves specific areas. The visitor needs to understand what types of jobs he takes on, where he goes, and how to contact him. A well-organized One Page can meet this need.
An office offering different services may need separate pages so that interested visitors can easily find what applies to them. A store that wants to accept orders via a shopping cart needs an additional product catalog, checkout process, payment options, and shipping arrangements.
Before asking for a quote, write a sentence: “I want the visitor to…”. Call? Request a quote? Make a purchase? This statement clarifies many decisions that would otherwise drive up costs without providing any specific benefit.
The Five Factors That Shape the Offer
- Pages and structure. A single page with sections is not the same as five standalone pages and a well-organized blog. The content of each page matters, not just the number of pages.
- Design and customization. A suitable template can yield excellent results. A custom design makes sense when there are specific needs. The “custom” label alone does not guarantee quality.
- Additional features. Bookings, a second language, ERP integrations, and specialized forms require separate evaluation. They are not automatically included in the basic setup.
- Text and photos. It’s one thing to provide ready-made content, and quite another to request research, writing, photo editing, and the entry of a large catalog.
- Support and changes. Ask how many rounds of revisions are included and what happens after delivery. Maintenance is a different service from the initial development.
The development cost is not the only expense
The domain is the website’s address, and hosting is the space where it’s hosted. They each have their own costs and renewal fees. If paid add-ons or external services are used, there may be additional subscription fees.
Ask to see the initial cost, renewals, and optional services listed separately. That way, you won’t compare one website development quote with another that also includes hosting for a specific period.
What’s included in BEEGITAL’s packages
BEEGITAL One-Page Website — €130 including VAT. A complete landing/one-page website, optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop, with a contact form, basic on-page SEO, SSL setup, and basic performance tuning, including one round of revisions. Ideal for a clear, focused presentation.
BEEGITAL Professional Website — €320 including VAT. Up to five basic pages, responsive design, contact form, basic SEO, basic performance optimization, and two rounds of revisions. Includes setup of Google Analytics/Search Console where available. Accurate measurement requires proper configuration for each specific case.
BEEGITAL E-shop Starter — €440 including VAT. Basic WooCommerce setup, responsive design, up to ten initial products with content provided by the client, basic payment and shipping settings, checkout, basic email, SEO, and performance optimization, with two rounds of revisions. Payments require the necessary accounts to be set up.
The above does not include domain registration and hosting. Additional features, specialized content creation, and custom functionality are priced separately. The Starter plan does not include ERP/API integrations, bulk product import, or specialized tax integrations.
Five questions to ask before saying “let’s move forward”
- Exactly which pages and features will I receive?
- Who provides the text, photos, and product details?
- What will I have to pay for again, and when?
- What access credentials and user guides will be provided?
- How are tasks outside the initial agreement approved and billed?
Also test the basic mobile experience: Is the text readable? Does the phone button work? Is the form submission message received? These small details have practical value. Basic SEO helps search engines organize and understand your content, but it doesn’t guarantee a top spot on Google.
Featured photo: Christin Hume / Unsplash. Package prices as of publication; current offerings are listed on the respective pages.