Price depends on scope — not page count alone
Asking “how much for a five-page website?” skips the important part: what the site must accomplish. A brochure site, a booking flow, e-commerce, multilingual content, and custom integrations sit at very different price points.
Typical ranges (CAD / USD ballpark)
- DIY builder: low monthly fees, limited customization, you manage content and updates.
- Freelancer brochure site: often mid four figures for strategy, design, and launch with contact forms.
- Agency project: higher investment when branding, copywriting, SEO setup, photography, and integrations are included.
- Ongoing costs: hosting, domain, SSL, maintenance, and occasional feature work.
Exact quotes vary by market and complexity — treat these as planning bands, not fixed menus.
What increases cost
- Custom design instead of a refined template
- Professional copywriting and photo shoots
- Multiple service area or location pages for local SEO
- Booking, payments, or customer portals
- Migration from an old site with redirects
What protects your investment
Clear sitemap before design, editable CMS for text changes, analytics and Search Console setup, documented handoff, and a maintenance plan for security updates. A cheap launch with no support can cost more when forms break or the site gets hacked.
Questions to ask any provider
- Who owns the domain and content?
- Can I edit text without calling you every time?
- What is included after launch?
- How are forms, email delivery, and backups handled?
- Will the site be fast on mobile networks?
The right budget is the one that matches your revenue goals — a website should help you earn back its cost through clearer positioning and more qualified inquiries.