What you’re actually paying for
A website price is mostly time: understanding your business, planning pages around what customers search for, writing and designing them, then building, testing and launching. More pages, features and integrations mean more time.
- Strategy and sitemap
- Copywriting and photography
- Design
- Development and testing
- SEO setup and analytics
- Launch, training and handover
Typical ranges in the Canadian market
These are broad market ranges seen across Canada in 2026 — not our prices. Every quote depends on scope.
| Type of site | Typical range | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| DIY builder | ~$20–$60 / month + your time | Testing an idea, very simple sites |
| Freelancer template site | $1,000 – $5,000 | Personal and small brochure sites |
| Custom small-business site | $5,000 – $20,000 | 5–15 pages, lead generation, local SEO |
| Content-rich, multi-region | $15,000 – $50,000 | Many services, regional pages, CMS |
| Complex or enterprise | $50,000 + | Integrations, portals, multiple languages |
What makes a site cost more
Twenty pages built from three templates can cost less than eight pages that are each unique.
- Number of unique page templates — not just pages
- Custom features: booking, quoting, e-commerce, portals
- Integrations with CRM, POS or accounting
- Content writing and photography
- Multiple languages or regions
- Accessibility and performance targets
Ongoing costs to plan for
Most clients bundle hosting, monitoring and updates into one managed plan, so running costs are predictable from day one.
| Cost | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Domain name | $15 – $40 / year |
| Hosting | A few dollars to $50+ / month, by traffic and features |
| Managed hosting & care | One monthly plan covering hosting, updates and monitoring |
| Content updates | Included in some plans, or as needed |
Getting the most from a small budget
Start with the pages that bring in work: home, services, proof and contact. Launch, measure, then add regional pages, case studies and features as the site earns its keep.
Flexible payment — milestones, instalments or pay-as-you-grow phases — lets you start sooner without cutting corners.
Frequently asked questions
All FAQs →Do you publish your prices?
No — every project is different, so we quote after reading your brief. You’ll get a written scope and a fixed quote or a clear range before anything is signed.
Is a website builder cheaper long-term?
Not always. Monthly fees add up, and moving off a builder later can mean starting over.
Can I get a professional site for under $1,000?
Often, yes — a focused one- or few-page site with a clear goal. We’ll tell you honestly what fits.
