The honest range
UK small business websites vary wildly. DIY builders start around £10–£30 a month but cost you your time and rarely look professional. Freelancers typically charge £500–£2,000 for a small site. Agencies often start at £2,000–£5,000 and climb quickly. The right choice depends on how much you want to do yourself.
The extras nobody mentions
Beyond the build, budget for hosting, an SSL certificate, a domain, ongoing maintenance and updates. With many providers these are separate line items that add up — and someone still has to manage them.
Where PageDone sits
PageDone is a flat £199 to design and build a professional one-page website, then £19.99 a month that already includes hosting, SSL, maintenance and keeping it online. There's no separate hosting bill and no surprise quotes.
One-off vs monthly, explained
A big one-off fee feels final but leaves you responsible for everything afterwards. A small monthly model spreads the cost and keeps the site looked after. For most small businesses that don't want to become their own web team, the managed monthly approach is far less hassle.
What affects the price
Number of pages, custom functionality (booking, e-commerce), bespoke design and ongoing content work all push costs up. A focused one-page site with your content and one round of amendments is the most affordable way to look genuinely professional.