It's the first question almost every business owner asks me, and it's a fair one. The honest answer is "it depends", but that's not much use when you're trying to plan a budget. So here's a plain-English guide to what actually drives the cost of a website in Ireland, and what you'll pay if you work with me.
What makes a website cost more (or less)?
1. The number of pages. A single landing page for an event is a very different job to a ten-page site covering every service you offer. Each page needs designing, writing, building and checking on phones, tablets and desktops.
2. Who writes the words. If you already have your text ready, things move quickly. If you'd like help writing it, that's extra time, but good copy is often what turns a visitor into an enquiry.
3. Features. Contact forms are standard. Booking calendars, online payments, newsletter sign-ups, multi-language content and custom forms all add time and cost.
4. Selling online. An e-commerce store needs products, payments, shipping rules and VAT settings set up properly. That's more work than a brochure site, and the number of products matters too.
5. Ongoing care. A website isn't a one-off purchase. Hosting, security updates, backups and the odd edit all need looking after, either by you or by someone you trust.
Watch out for hidden costs
Some quotes look cheap until the extras arrive: VAT on top, hosting that wasn't mentioned, or charges every time you need a small change. Before you agree to anything, ask for the full price, what's included and what you'll pay each month after launch.
My fixed website prices
I publish my prices so you know where you stand before we talk. All of them are final, with no VAT added:
- Landing page: €595. A single campaign or event page.
- One-page site: €895. Everything about your business on one page.
- Starter site: €1,750. Up to 5 pages, contact form and basic SEO.
- Business site: €2,950. Up to 10 pages, copy help, Google Business Profile setup and analytics.
- Booking / rental site: €3,450. Booking calendar and enquiries.
- Shopify store: €3,950. Up to 50 products, payments and shipping.
Extra pages are €150 each, and add-ons like online payments, booking calendars and copywriting are all priced up front on my Pricing page.
What about after launch?
My care plans start from €45/month for hosting, SSL, daily backups, monthly updates and security monitoring. If you'd like edits included each month, or help with your Shopify store or marketing, there are bigger plans too. Domain registration or renewal is €30 a year.
So, what should you budget?
For most small Irish businesses, a Starter or Business site plus a care plan is the sweet spot. If you sell products, a Shopify store is usually the way to go. If you just need to get a single event or offer online quickly, a landing page might be all you need.
Not sure which fits? Get in touch for a friendly, no-obligation chat and I'll point you to the right option. I'm based in Strandhill and work with businesses right across Sligo, Donegal, Mayo and Leitrim.
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