Website cost depends on scope, content, design quality, functionality, integrations, accessibility requirements, SEO needs, and whether the project uses a template or custom build. A simple small business website costs less than a custom lead-generation site with multiple service pages, location pages, conversion tracking, CRM integration, copywriting, and custom design. The better question is what the site needs to accomplish. A website that generates qualified leads, supports SEO, loads quickly, and makes a company look credible should be treated as a revenue asset rather than a one-time design expense.
Example
A brochure-style five-page site for a local startup may be relatively simple. A multi-location service business in Arizona, Hawaii, and California may need custom service pages, local landing pages, analytics, call tracking, technical SEO, and content migration.