How much does a small business website cost in Canada?
It depends on how many pages you need and what the site has to do. A small, professional site is usually a few hundred to a couple of thousand dollars; sites with booking, many pages or online stores cost more. At CRO Digital, a Starter site is $800, Business sites with booking and tracking are $2,500 to $3,500, and hosting is included.
What changes the price of a website?
Most of the cost comes from a few things: how many pages you need, whether the site has to take bookings, quotes or payments, how much of the writing and photos you supply, and how custom the design is.
- Pages. A 5-page site (home, services, about, contact, one more) costs less than a 12-page site with a page for every service and area.
- Features. Online booking, quote forms, call tracking and online stores add set-up time.
- Content. If you have your own text and photos, it's faster. If they need writing or sourcing, it takes longer.
- Design. A clean template-based site is quicker than a fully custom or 3D design.
What are the ongoing costs?
Plan for your domain name (renewed yearly), hosting, and any edits you need over time. Some builders and agencies charge monthly hosting or maintenance; others include hosting in the build price. Booking or ecommerce software usually has its own monthly subscription.
Ask any web designer for the full yearly cost, not just the build price, so you can compare like with like.
What does CRO Digital charge?
| Starter site (up to 5 pages) | $800 |
| Business site (5 to 7 pages) | $2,500 |
| Business site (8 to 10 pages) | $3,000 |
| Business site (11 to 12 pages) | $3,500 |
| 3D site or Shopify store | Custom quote |
| Monthly care (optional) | $79 to $299 |
Hosting is included in the build price, and you own your domain and your site. See the full pricing page.
Is a cheap website worth it?
A website is worth what it brings in. A low-cost site that loads fast, explains what you do and makes it easy to call or book can pay for itself quickly. An expensive site that hides your phone number or prices can lose customers every day. Judge a quote by what the site will do for you, not by the page count alone.
Questions people also ask
How much does a website cost per month?
It depends on the provider. Expect a yearly domain renewal, plus hosting and maintenance if they are not included. At CRO Digital hosting is included, and care plans from $79 a month are optional.
Can I build my own website instead?
Yes. Website builders are a good start for some businesses. The trade-off is your time, and getting the details right that turn visitors into customers: clear offers, fast pages, and an obvious way to call or book.
How long does it take to build a small business website?
A small site usually takes 1 to 2 weeks once the content is ready. Larger sites with booking or many pages take longer.