Guide for business owners · Updated October 2026

How much does a small business website cost?

It depends on what the site has to do. Here's what drives the price, the traps, and what we charge.

What changes the price

• Pages. A shop with a menu needs far less than a firm with a page per service.
• Custom or template. Templates cost less. Custom fits you and stands out.
• Features. Ordering, booking, a second language or more locations add work.
• Words and photos. If you supply them, it goes faster.
• Getting found. A site nobody finds doesn't pay for itself.

What you'll pay every month or year, whoever builds it

• Domain: a small yearly fee. Register it in your name.
• Hosting: often bundled into a care plan.
• Upkeep: updates, backups and security.
• Ordering systems like Square or Toast charge their own fees.

Watch out for

• A domain or Google listing in the builder's name.
• "Free" sites you lose when you stop paying.
• Anyone who guarantees a top spot on Google or ChatGPT.
• No clear answer to "what if I leave?"

What 1 Train Digital charges

Launch prices run through December 31, 2026.