What could my website cost?
We quote every project and work out the best solution for you. These are the four we build most, why each one suits, and a suggested starting price for each.
Suggested starting ranges for a small site of 3 to 5 pages, plus GST. Extra pages are quoted. Your price depends on your project.
The short answer
As a rough suggestion, a small site of 3 to 5 pages usually starts somewhere between $3,000 and $8,000 plus GST. A code site is the simple, quick option that we look after. VoxelSite lets you make light changes yourself. Sitejet gives you full control with a little training. WordPress can do almost anything, with regular maintenance. Bigger projects and other platforms are quoted.
The four we build, and why
Not sure which one? Tell us what you need and we will recommend the best fit. The main question is how much you want to change the site yourself.
Built by us, to your plan
We write the pages in plain web code. It is fast, secure and does exactly what you ask, including forms, bookings and databases.
- Best forCustom features
- Changes after launchWaTo, hourly
Small site you edit yourself
A handful of pages with a contact form. You change the words and photos by clicking on them, or plug in your own AI and ask for changes in plain English. We look after the rest.
- Best forSmall business sites
- Changes after launchYou (words, photos)
Bigger site, more control
Many pages, galleries and projects. You can add pages, move sections around and write new content with built in AI help.
- Best forGrowing, content heavy
- Changes after launchYou (most things)
Big, plugin powered sites
The most widely used website system. Suits online shops, memberships and sites with lots of content. Needs regular updates, which we can handle.
- Best forShops, large content
- Changes after launchYou or WaTo
Product screenshots show each product's own demo content and belong to their owners. The code site views show a one page site we built for a client, with identifying details hidden.
Selling online?
Online shops are quoted by what you sell and how you take payment. Have a look at our online shop builds.
How each one works
A closer look at what you get, what it is good at and what to watch for.
Built by us, to your plan
We write the pages in plain web code. It is fast, secure and does exactly what you ask, including forms, bookings and databases.
Good at
- Fast and light
- Exactly the features you describe
- Forms, bookings and databases
Watch out for
- No visual editor, we make the changes
- Edits are billed hourly
Hosting you need: Standard web hosting, or a server if it needs one.
Small site you edit yourself
A handful of pages with a contact form. You change the words and photos by clicking on them, or plug in your own AI and ask for changes in plain English. We look after the rest.
Good at
- Click the text and type
- Nothing goes public until you press Publish
- Safety copies you can restore
- Plug in your own AI and ask for changes
Watch out for
- Not for lots of pages or projects
- Outgrown it? We move you to Sitejet
Hosting you need: Web hosting that we set up and look after.
Bigger site, more control
Many pages, galleries and projects. You can add pages, move sections around and write new content with built in AI help.
Good at
- Add pages and projects yourself
- Move sections around
- Built in AI writing help
Watch out for
- More to learn, so training takes longer
- Costs more to build than VoxelSite
Hosting you need: Hosting that supports the Sitejet editor, which we set up for you.
Big, plugin powered sites
The most widely used website system. Suits online shops, memberships and sites with lots of content. Needs regular updates, which we can handle.
Good at
- Thousands of plugins for shops and bookings
- Huge amount of content is fine
- Plenty of people know how to use it
Watch out for
- Needs regular updates and security care
- Plugins can add yearly costs
Hosting you need: Managed WordPress hosting, so updates and backups are handled.
Bigger projects: custom with Docker
Quoted per project. It comes after the four above because it costs the most.
on Git
box
or VM
site
A bigger, custom system
For apps and portals that need their own server. Code is kept safe in Git, packaged in Docker and hosted on a server or virtual machine we look after.
Good at
- Your own server, set up your way
- Several systems working together
- Safe, repeatable updates
Watch out for
- Costs the most
- Needs ongoing server care
Hosting you need: A VPS, dedicated server or virtual machine.
Other platforms we build on
We do all kinds. If you already have a platform in mind, or you are on one now, we build, rebuild and look after sites on these too. Each one charges its own plan, app and theme fees, paid to them directly on top of our build price. We tell you what they will charge before we start.
Online shops, ready to sell
Built for selling. Products, stock, payments and shipping are all in one place.
- Best forOnline shops
- Their feesMonthly plan, payment fees, paid apps
- Changes after launchYou (products, orders)
Polished, design led sites
Good looking templates and an easy editor, all inside one subscription.
- Best forPortfolios, small services
- Their feesYearly or monthly plan
- Changes after launchYou (words, photos)
Drag it where you want it
A do it yourself builder where you can place things anywhere on the page.
- Best forQuick, low cost sites
- Their feesMonthly plan, extra for apps
- Changes after launchYou (most things)
Custom design, no code limits
Detailed visual design control with built in content tools, for design led sites.
- Best forDesign led marketing sites
- Their feesSite plan, extra for editors
- Changes after launchYou or WaTo
Something else? Framer, GoDaddy, Duda or a system you already use. Ask us, there is a good chance we have built on it.
How a project runs
There are two ways to start, depending on whether you have a design yet.
Start from a conversation
Best when you do not have a design. We work out what you need, show you a homepage preview, then build the rest.
Start from your Figma drawings
Best when you have a marketing team or designer. They send us Figma drawings and we build the site to match them.
Suggested costs guide
A small site of 3 to 5 pages with a shared header and footer. We charge $115 an hour plus GST, so these are the usual starting ranges. Extra pages are quoted. These are suggestions, not quotes.
| Code site | VoxelSite | Sitejet | WordPress | Custom (Docker) | Other platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suggested start | $3,000 to $3,500 | $3,900 to $4,800 | $5,000 to $8,000 | $7,000 to $10,000 | Quoted | Quoted, plus their fees |
| Who changes it later | WaTo, hourly | You, words and photos | You, most content and layout | You or WaTo | WaTo | You or WaTo |
| Includes | A talk about your business and a homepage preview, rewritten and tidied text, your 3 to 5 pages with shared header and footer, photos sized for the web, two rounds of changes, a contact form, basic search engine setup, testing and go live. | |||||
These figures are suggestions to help you plan. Online shops, builds from your own designs and other platforms are quoted separately, and your price is confirmed after we talk.
