Guide · Updated October 2026
What a small business website costs in Royston in 2026.
The short answer: anything from about £10 a month to more than £10,000. The price depends on who builds it, what it needs to do and what happens after it goes live. Here are the main options, what each tends to cost, and what to ask before you pay anyone.
The options
Four ways to get a website, side by side.
The figures for builders, freelancers and agencies are typical UK ranges drawn from published price guides in 2026. Quotes vary a lot, so treat them as a starting point.
| Option | Typical cost | Good for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIY builder Wix, Squarespace and similar | About £10 to £30 a month | Getting started on a small budget, if you have the time and enjoy doing it yourself. | The monthly fee carries on for as long as the site is live, cheaper plans can leave out a custom domain, and the setup work for Google is down to you. |
| Freelancer | About £500 to £3,000 | A small business site built by one person you deal with directly. | Prices and what's included vary widely. Check who owns the domain and what changes after launch cost. |
| Agency | About £2,500 to £10,000+ | Larger sites, bigger budgets, or a team covering branding, content and advertising together. | Monthly fees for hosting, updates and search work can add up, and you may not deal with the person building the site. |
| Sea Parrott Digital | £649 to £895 shops from £1,649 | Small businesses in and around Royston who want a fixed price and one person to deal with. | One person, so I take on a limited number of builds at a time. |
What changes the price
Five things that make a website cost more.
Number of pages
A one-page site for a tradesperson is a smaller job than ten pages of services, areas and case studies.
Bookings, quotes or payments
A booking calendar, a quote form or an online shop all add work, especially if they connect to other systems.
Who writes the words
If you supply the text and photos, it costs less. If the designer writes them, that's extra time.
Custom design
A template is quicker. A design made around your business takes longer and usually costs more.
What happens after launch
Hosting, domain renewal and updates are either included, bundled into a monthly plan, or charged as you go.
Before you pay anyone
Six questions to ask for any quote.
Is the price fixed?
Get it in writing before work starts, with what's included and what isn't.
Who owns the domain?
It should be registered in your name, not the designer's.
What does it cost each year after launch?
Hosting, domain renewal and any monthly plan, added up for a full year.
How many rounds of changes are included?
And what happens if you want more.
Can I update it myself?
And what it costs if you'd rather they did it.
Can I leave?
If you stop paying, can you take the site with you, or does it go offline?
My prices
What a website costs with Sea Parrott.
I'm Chris, a web designer based in Royston. Every price is fixed and quoted in writing before any work starts.
Website
Domain name and first year's hosting included. Half up front, half at launch. Two rounds of changes included.
After the first year
Optional. Month to month.
All prices in GBP. No VAT is added.
Not sure you need a new website at all? The health check starts with three free fixes for the site or social media you already have. If you go on to a build within 6 months, the price of a paid health check comes off it.
Questions
Straight answers.
How much does a small business website cost in the UK?
What should be included in the price?
What are the ongoing costs of a website?
Is a DIY website builder cheaper?
Who owns the website when it is finished?
Do I need a website at all?
Start with three free fixes.
Send me your website, your social media, or both. I'll reply with three things I'd fix first, in writing, within a few days. They're yours whether or not you hire me.