It’s usually the first thing people ask us, and fair enough: before you commit, you want to know what you’re getting into. The honest answer is that the price of a website depends mostly on what it needs to do for you. Here’s how to make sense of it.
What drives the price
Three things weigh most on a quote:
- Number of pages. A one-page site covering your services and contact details takes less work than a five-page site with a gallery and customer reviews.
- Features. A contact form is simple. Online payments, bookings or a customer login take far more work and testing.
- Design. An off-the-shelf template costs less than a design built around your business — but it also does less to set you apart.
Then come the less visible parts: writing the copy, preparing photos, Google optimisation, and training so you can manage the site yourself.
Running costs after launch
A website doesn’t stop on launch day. To keep it online and secure, you’ll need:
- a domain name (your web address), renewed every year;
- hosting — the server that displays your site;
- updates and backups, so you avoid security holes and never lose anything;
- small changes: new opening hours, a new photo, an updated price.
Some providers bill these separately; others bundle them into a monthly plan. What matters is knowing exactly what’s included.
Our prices, as a reference point
At Tremplin, our prices are public:
| Package | Best for | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Getting found and contacted | from €390 |
| Pro | Building trust with several pages | from €790 |
| Shop | Selling online | from €1,490 |
On top of that there’s a monthly plan covering hosting, domain, security and support. You can work out the full cost with our price calculator.
How to compare two quotes
Two quotes with different prices don’t necessarily offer the same thing. Ask:
- Is the price fixed, or could it go up along the way?
- How many rounds of changes are included?
- Is the domain name registered in your name? This is key — without it, you depend on your provider.
- What happens after launch? Who handles updates, and at what cost?
- Is the site mobile-friendly and ready for Google?
A low price is only a good deal if everything you need is included.
The short version
The right budget is the one that matches your goal: being found, reassuring customers, or selling online. If you’re just starting out, start simple — a good website can always grow later.
Want to see what your site could look like before paying anything? Ask for your free mock-up.