In brief
How much a new website costs depends mainly on scope, design, functions and content. At Kodlogy Technologies GmbH in Vienna, a one-page website starts from €599 and an online shop from €2,599; larger projects receive a fixed price after an analysis. You should also budget for running costs for domain, hosting and maintenance.
How much does a website cost? Almost every business owner asks this question before contacting an agency. It is typed into Google in many variations – from “website cost” to “what does a new website cost”. The honest answer is: it depends. So that you can still plan realistically, in this article we show which factors determine the website price, what types of websites there are, which running costs arise and how to recognise a fair quote.
Do I need a website at all?
Before we get to figures, the fundamental question is worth asking. Today, customers almost always find out about a business online before they call, visit a shop or send an enquiry. If you do not show up there or leave an outdated impression, you lose enquiries to the competition. You need a website especially if you:
- run a business and want to win new customers,
- want to make a project, a product or your expertise known,
- want to promote yourself and your services and build trust,
- want to sell online or let people book appointments.
Whether ice cream parlour, furniture store, trade business or consultancy: your own website is the place you control yourself. Social media profiles and business directories are a good addition, but they do not replace it. The right investment in your website can bring you more enquiries and orders – provided it is built not only to look good, but also to be visible and easy to understand.
How much does a website cost? The most important price factors
Just like every business, every website is structured differently. These factors have the greatest influence on the price:
| Factor | What it involves | Influence on the price |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Number of pages, languages and service areas | high |
| Design | Adapted template or custom design | medium to high |
| Functions | Forms, booking, shop, customer area, interfaces | high |
| Content | Texts, photos, videos – existing or to be created | medium |
| SEO and technology | Loading time, structure, schema, accessibility | medium |
| Legal | Imprint (Impressum), privacy policy, cookie consent under the GDPR (DSGVO) | low to medium |
The more clearly you know in advance what the website should achieve, the more precisely the price can be calculated. A list of the pages and functions you want is the best starting point for this.
What types of websites are there?
The simple website: your business card on the internet
A simple website shows who you are, what you offer and how people can reach you. It is like a brochure on the internet – without online sales and usually without a blog. A one-page website, where all the content is clearly arranged on one page, is often ideal here. It is suitable for founders, freelancers and small businesses who want to be online professionally and quickly. At Kodlogy, a one-page website is available from €599.
How much does a new website cost if it is custom-made?
With a custom-made website, the design, imagery and page structure are developed specifically for your business, instead of simply filling a ready-made design with your logo. The logo itself is a separate service, which we take on in the area of logo design if you wish. You can add service pages, news and contact forms and communicate directly with your customers. The costs depend on the number of pages and the design effort – you receive a fixed price after the analysis.
How much does a new website cost with a CMS?
A content management system (CMS) such as WordPress allows you to maintain content yourself: change texts, replace images, publish posts. This saves money, because you do not pay an hourly programming or design fee for small changes. At the same time, the website can later be extended with add-ons, for example a booking tool, a members’ area or several languages. For projects like these, an experienced WordPress agency Vienna is the right partner.
What does a new website cost with a shop, special functions and high security?
The most complex are websites that sell online or map complex processes. These include online shops, booking and reservation systems, customer portals or connections to inventory management and accounting. Security, payment processing and performance are particularly important here. We create online shops from €2,599. If functions have to be programmed individually, we calculate a fixed price after an analysis.
| Type of website | Typical for | Price at Kodlogy |
|---|---|---|
| One-page website | Founders, freelancers, campaigns | from €599 |
| Business website with several pages | SMEs, service providers, trades | Fixed price after analysis |
| Online shop | Retail, manufacturers, direct sales | from €2,599 |
| Custom web application | Portals, booking, interfaces | Fixed price after analysis |
What will your new website cost?
Describe your project to us – you will receive a clear quote with a fixed price and scope of services.
Running costs: what you should expect
Once it is finished, a website is not “fully paid for”. The following items arise regularly:
- Domain: the address of your website, to be renewed annually.
- Hosting: the storage space on the server. Fast, secure hosting has a direct effect on loading time and availability.
- SSL and email: encrypted connection and mailboxes with your domain.
- Maintenance: updates to WordPress, theme and plugins, backups, security checks. Without maintenance, security risks increase significantly over time.
- Licences: for premium plugins or themes, if used.
- Marketing: SEO, content, Google Ads or social media, if you actively want to attract more visitors.
We bundle many of these services in hosting and maintenance packages so that you do not have to worry about anything. You can find details under WordPress maintenance Vienna.
Why one person can no longer cover everything today
A few years ago there was the “webmaster” who did everything from design and programming to search engines. This concept has practically been abolished today. Along with technology, the knowledge required has grown enormously. Today, specialists work together:
- Web designers make sure that the website is easy to understand and inspires trust.
- Web developers build a stable, fast and secure technical foundation.
- SEO specialists make sure that the website is found on Google and in AI answers.
- Content and social media experts create content that convinces visitors.
The internet grows every day, and it is becoming harder to get noticed. If you work with a team that brings these areas together, you save yourself coordinating several service providers and get a website from a single source.
Cheap can turn out expensive
Of course, there is always someone who will do it more cheaply. A comparison from everyday life: if you break a bone, you go to a doctor and not to someone who “can sort of do that too”. In the same way, a poorly built website can harm your business – through long loading times, security gaps, missing legal texts or a structure that Google does not understand. In the end it often has to be rebuilt completely, and you pay twice.
When comparing quotes, therefore, pay attention to these points:
- Is the scope of services described in writing and in concrete terms?
- Do you own the domain, content and access data?
- Are mobile optimisation, SEO basics and GDPR issues included?
- Can you change content yourself later?
- Is there support after the launch, such as maintenance and support?
- Can the agency show real references?
How Kodlogy helps: transparent prices instead of surprises
If you want to have a website created in Vienna, you get a clear process with us: initial consultation, analysis of your goals, written quote with a fixed price, design, implementation, training and launch. Every website is optimised for mobile, built with technical SEO basics and handed over so that you can maintain content yourself. If you wish, we then take over hosting, maintenance and search engine optimisation – all from a single source in Vienna, in English or German.
Fixed price instead of timesheets
One-page websites from €599, online shops from €2,599, everything else at a fixed price after a short analysis.
Frequently asked questions about the cost of a new website
How much does a new website cost at Kodlogy?
We create a one-page website from €599 and an online shop from €2,599. For larger business websites, custom functions or interfaces, you receive a fixed price after a short analysis. You can find all current packages on our prices and plans page.
What does a new website cost – why are there such big price differences?
The price depends on the scope, the design, the functions, the content and the technical quality. A template with a few pages is implemented more quickly than a custom design with a booking system or shop. When comparing, pay attention to which services are actually included in the quote.
What running costs does a website have?
Running costs include the domain, web hosting, SSL certificate, email mailboxes and maintenance with updates and backups. Depending on the system, licences for themes or plugins may be added. If you need new content or SEO on a regular basis, plan a separate budget for it.
Is a website built with a website builder cheaper?
Website builders are often cheap to start with, but they tie you to one provider and ongoing monthly fees. Design, loading time and SEO options are often limited. A professionally created WordPress website belongs to you and can be extended flexibly.
Can I edit my website myself once it is finished?
Yes. We rely on WordPress, a content management system that lets you change texts, images and posts yourself. After the launch you receive training. This saves you ongoing programming costs for small changes.
How long does it take to create a new website?
The duration depends mainly on the scope and on how quickly texts and images are available. A one-page website is finished much faster than an extensive business website or an online shop. We set the specific schedule together at the start of the project.
Are SEO basics included in the price?
At Kodlogy, technical SEO basics are part of every new website: a clean page structure, meta titles and descriptions, fast loading times, mobile optimisation and an XML sitemap. Ongoing search engine optimisation for better rankings is a separate service that we offer on request.
Is a more expensive website really worth it?
A website is worth it if it brings enquiries or sales. Cheap solutions without strategy, content and technology often remain invisible or have to be replaced soon. What matters is not the lowest price, but what the website achieves for your business.
How do I get a binding quote?
Send us a short message about which pages and functions you need, or give us a call. After a free initial consultation you receive a written quote with a fixed price and a clearly described scope of services – without hidden costs.
