About Web Design Cost Guide

Web Design Cost Guide exists to answer one question honestly: what should a website actually cost?

Pricing in this industry is opaque. Agencies quote wide ranges, freelancers price by feel, and builder platforms advertise monthly fees that say nothing about the hours you will spend. We publish plain-English guides with realistic market ranges so you can budget before you talk to anyone.

What we cover

• What websites cost across every path: DIY builders, freelancers, agencies, and done-for-you services
• What drives a quote up or down: scope, content, e-commerce, custom design
• Profession-specific pricing for attorneys, accountants, consultants, and other solo professionals
• An interactive cost calculator that turns your requirements into a realistic budget range

How we handle numbers

We publish typical market ranges, not precision quotes. Prices vary by region, scope, and provider. Where we cite a range, it reflects commonly quoted rates, and we say so rather than inventing statistics.

Ownership and disclosures

This site is operated by Beacon Directories, LLC, which also operates SmashWebs, a website-building service. When an article mentions SmashWebs, that relationship is disclosed right where the mention appears. Our pricing guides cover the whole market, including options we have no stake in, and the numbers stay honest either way.

Contact

Questions, corrections, or a price point that does not match what you were quoted? Contact us. Corrections make the guides better.