Web Development Cost for Small Business: What to Budget in 2025
I talk to small business owners every week, and they all ask the same question: "How much should I actually spend on a website?"
The answers they get are all over the place. Some agencies quote €15,000. Some freelancers say €500. Website builders promise €10/month. No wonder everyone's confused.
After building websites for hundreds of small businesses, I can tell you the real numbers. Not marketing fluff. Not agency upsells. Just honest, transparent pricing based on what actually works.
The Real Cost Range (2025 Edition)
Here's what small businesses actually pay in 2025:
DIY Website Builders: €10-50/month
- What you get: Templates, limited customization, slow performance
- Hidden costs: Premium features, better hosting, migration when you outgrow it
- Reality: Most businesses outgrow these in 6-12 months
Freelancers: €1,500-5,000 one-time
- What you get: Variable quality, depends entirely on the freelancer
- Hidden costs: Hosting (€100-500/year), maintenance (€500-1,500/year), updates (€200-800/year)
- Reality: Year 1 total is often €2,500-7,000, then you're on your own
Agencies (Hourly): €5,000-15,000+ one-time
- What you get: Professional quality, but costs can spiral
- Hidden costs: Change requests, scope creep, ongoing maintenance
- Reality: Final cost often 2-3x the initial estimate
Fixed-Price Agencies (Like TEDECA): €49,99/month
- What you get: Custom design, professional development, hosting, support, updates
- Hidden costs: None. That's it.
- Reality: €479,99/year for everything, predictable and transparent
Why Hourly Billing Kills Small Business Budgets
I've seen this story too many times:
A small business gets quoted €5,000 for a website. "40 hours at €125/hour," the agency says. Sounds reasonable.
Six months later, the project is "almost done" and they've paid €12,000. Every revision was billed. Every question was billed. Every "quick change" was billed.
The business owner is frustrated. The agency is defensive. Nobody wins.
Fixed-price models eliminate this. You know the cost upfront. €49,99/month. That's it. No surprises. No hidden fees. No scope creep surprises.
What to Actually Budget For
When planning your 2025 website budget, here's what to include:
Initial Development
This covers:
- Design and user experience (how it looks and works)
- Development and functionality (making it actually function)
- Content structure (organizing your information)
- Testing and quality assurance (making sure it works)
- Launch and deployment (going live)
Ongoing Costs
Most businesses forget about these:
- Hosting: €50-500/year (servers cost money)
- Maintenance: €200-1,000/year (updates, security, backups)
- Support: €500-1,500/year (when things break)
- Content updates: Variable or included
With TEDECA, all of this is included in your €49,99/month. No surprises.
The TEDECA Pricing Breakdown
Let me be transparent about what you actually get:
Starter Plan: €49,99/month (or €479,99/year)
- Custom design (not templates)
- Professional development
- Up to 5 pages
- Mobile-responsive
- Basic SEO optimization
- Contact forms
- Google Analytics setup
- 30-day performance guarantee
- Hosting included
- Support included
- Updates included
Total Year 1: €479,99 (if paid annually) or €599,88 (if paid monthly)
Compare this to:
- Freelancer: €3,000 development + €1,200/year maintenance = €4,200 year 1
- Agency (hourly): €8,000 development + €2,000/year maintenance = €10,000 year 1
The math is clear: fixed pricing saves you money.
Budgeting by Business Stage
Early Stage Startups
If you're just launching, focus on:
- Professional appearance (builds credibility)
- Essential functionality (what you need, not everything)
- Basic SEO (so people can find you)
- Scalable foundation (so you can grow)
Budget: €479,99/year with TEDECA. Everything included.
Growing Businesses
As you scale, you might need:
- More pages (we can add them)
- E-commerce (upgrade to Business plan: €79,99/month)
- Advanced features (available as add-ons)
- Marketing integrations (we can set them up)
Budget: Start with Starter, upgrade when you need more.
Established Businesses
Mature businesses often need:
- Custom integrations
- Advanced analytics
- Enterprise features
- Dedicated support
Budget: Custom quote based on needs.
Hidden Costs to Watch For
Most agencies don't tell you about these upfront:
Change requests - "Can you move that button?" = €200 Additional revisions - "Actually, can we try a different color?" = €150 Third-party integrations - "Can you connect our CRM?" = €500 Premium hosting - "Your site needs better hosting" = €200/month Ongoing support - "We'll need maintenance" = €1,000/year
TEDECA's fixed-price model eliminates these surprises. Everything is included. If something costs extra, we tell you upfront. No surprises.
ROI: The Real Question
When evaluating website costs, ask: "What's the return?"
Example 1: €500 template site
- Generates 5 leads/month × €30 value = €150/month
- Annual value: €1,800
- ROI: 360% (good, but limited growth potential)
Example 2: €479,99/year professional site (TEDECA)
- Generates 20 leads/month × €30 value = €600/month
- Annual value: €7,200
- ROI: 1,500% (much better)
The higher investment delivers significantly better returns through better performance, higher conversions, and stronger brand presence.
Planning Your 2025 Budget
Here's my honest advice for budgeting:
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Define your needs - What do you actually need? Not what sounds cool. What drives results?
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Compare total cost - Don't just look at development. Include 2-3 years of hosting, maintenance, and support.
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Consider ROI - A €500 site that generates €1,000/year is worse than a €500/year site that generates €7,200/year.
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Plan for growth - Choose solutions that scale. Don't rebuild in 6 months.
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Choose transparency - Fixed pricing beats hourly every time for small businesses.
The Bottom Line
Small business website costs in 2025 range from €10/month (builders) to €15,000+ (agencies). But the sweet spot is €49,99/month: professional quality, everything included, no surprises.
At TEDECA, we've built our entire model around fixed pricing because we've seen what happens when small businesses work with hourly developers. Costs spiral. Relationships break down. Projects drag on.
With fixed pricing, you know what you're getting. You know what you're paying. You can focus on growing your business instead of watching the meter run.
Ready to budget with confidence? Get your fixed-price quote in 24 hours and let's build something that drives real results.