How Much Does a Website Cost in 2026? Prices from $49

Short answer: How much does a website cost? With me, a simple landing page starts at $49, a small custom site at $129, a business site with a dashboard and blog at $249 and a dynamic web app at $499. Online stores and extra features are quoted on top. The final price depends on pages, features and how much custom design you need.

I'm Redwan Rahat, a full-stack web developer in Dhaka. These are my real starting prices in US dollars. This post explains what each one gets you, what pushes the website cost up and what you will pay for after launch.

#How much does a website cost?

Here are the four packages I offer. Every price is a starting price. You get a written quote for your exact scope before any work begins.

How to read this table: Basic is a simple WordPress page without a fancy custom design. Custom designs start at Starter. Shopify themes start at Standard. Anything people log in to starts at Professional.

The full list of what each package includes is on the website pricing page.

#What affects the cost of a website?

Six things move the website price more than anything else.

1. Number of pages. Every page needs a layout, content and testing. A one-page site costs less than a ten-page one.
2. Custom features. A booking system, a member area or a custom calculator takes real development time.
3. E-commerce. A store needs products, a cart, checkout, order management and payment integration.
4. Payment gateways. Each gateway (bKash, SSLCommerz, Stripe) needs its own setup and testing.
5. Design work. A custom design from scratch costs more than a clean, simple layout.
6. Content. If your text, logo and photos are ready on day one, the project moves faster. If they arrive late, so does the launch.

Integrations with other tools (a CRM, an SMS gateway, WhatsApp) and extras such as multi-language or an AI chatbot are add-ons. They are quoted on request, because their size depends on what you connect.

#How much does an e-commerce website cost?

A Shopify store starts at the Standard package ($249). A custom or WooCommerce store is the e-commerce add-on, quoted for your product range, payment methods and features.

There is no fixed price for a custom store, because it depends entirely on what you need: the number of products, the payment gateways and the features. A good store with a strong UI and UX takes real design and development time, so you get a written quote after the brief.

If your store needs local payments, read the bKash and SSLCommerz payment gateway guide to see what the integration involves.

#What does a website cost in Bangladesh?

The same packages apply in Bangladesh: from $49 for a landing page to $499 for a web app. Clients in Bangladesh pay by bKash. International clients pay by bank transfer.

For local projects, see the page for a web developer in Bangladesh.

#What hidden costs should you plan for?

The build is a one-time cost. A few things cost money every month or every year, whoever builds your site.

• Domain name. You pay the registrar every year. Prices depend on the extension (.com, .com.bd and so on) and the registrar.
• Hosting. A WordPress or WooCommerce site needs hosting. Some static and Next.js sites can run on free or low-cost plans. Shopify includes hosting in its monthly plan.
• Paid plugins, themes or apps. Some WordPress plugins and Shopify apps charge a yearly or monthly fee.
• Platform fees. Shopify charges a monthly plan. Payment gateways charge a fee per transaction.
• Content. Professional photos, copywriting or translation, if you need them.
• Maintenance. Updates, backups and small changes after the free support period ends. I offer ongoing maintenance as an add-on.

I set up the domain and hosting as an add-on if you want everything handled in one place. Always keep the domain registered in your own name.

#Is website design cost different from development cost?

Some quotes split design and development into two prices. Design is how the site looks: layout, colours, type, images and how a visitor moves through it. Development is building it so it works: the code, the CMS, forms, payments, speed and security.

I quote one price per package that covers both. The design effort is what changes between packages: Basic uses a simple, clean WordPress layout, while Starter and above get a custom design. If you compare quotes, check that each one includes both parts. A cheap design quote that leaves out development (or the other way round) is not cheaper in the end.

#Is website making cheaper if you do it yourself?

Website making on a DIY builder costs less upfront. You pay a monthly plan and spend your own time on it. That can work for a simple personal page.

The real cost shows up later:

• Hours spent learning the builder instead of running your business
• A slower site, which hurts both search rankings and sales
• Limited SEO control and harder local payments such as bKash
• Moving away later means rebuilding, because builder sites rarely export cleanly

If the website has to bring in leads or orders, a $49 or $129 package is often cheaper than a year of builder fees plus your own time.

#Freelancer vs agency vs website builder

A builder is fine for a quick personal page. When the website has to bring in leads or sales, a developer who builds it for speed and search usually pays for itself.

#How to get an accurate website quote

Send these details and you will get a precise price instead of a guess:

1. What the website is for and what it should achieve
2. How many pages you need and roughly what goes on each
3. Key features: payments, booking, user accounts, dashboard, languages
4. Two or three websites you like and why
5. Whether your logo, text and images are ready
6. Your deadline and your budget range

My process starts with understanding your business, your customers and your taste. That is why every project takes at least 7 days. You then get a written scope and price. A 50% deposit starts the work. The other 50% is paid when the site is finished, before delivery.

#Frequently asked questions

#Is a $49 website good enough?

For a single landing page, yes. Basic is a responsive WordPress page with a contact form, animations, a map, a gallery and the source code. It is not a custom design. If you need several pages or a unique look, start at Starter ($129).

#Are there monthly fees?

Not from me. My packages are one-time prices. Your domain, hosting and any paid plugins or platforms have their own monthly or yearly fees.

#Can I upgrade my website later?

Yes. You can add features from the add-ons list later, such as an online store, multi-language or live chat. Feature upgrades are available as an add-on.

#Do I own the code?

Yes. Once the full payment is done, I hand over the complete source code.

#How long does a website take to build?

At least 7 days. Larger projects take longer. The timeline is agreed in the proposal before work starts.

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Ready to price your project? See every package on the website pricing page or send your brief through the contact form. Need a bigger build? Read about my freelance web developer services.