What the cost of a website includes

• Design & UX: page structure, mobile-first, clean experience.
• Development: CMS (usually WordPress), themes, custom modules.
• Content: copy, photos, basic translations.
• Domain & Hosting: the site’s “address” and “home.”
• Security & speed: SSL, updates, caching, optimizations.
• Baseline SEO: titles, meta, URL structure, schema for basic rich results.
• Support: upgrades, minor improvements, backup.

In short: you’re not paying for “just a site.” You’re paying an experience package so it works, looks good, and sells.

Indicative prices in Cyprus

Below you’ll find intentionally lowered ranges so you have realistic expectations. Prices are indicative, excluding VAT.

• Landing/One-page: €350 – €700
• Small corporate website (4–8 pages): €700 – €1,200
• Small e-shop (up to ~100 products): €1,200 – €2,500
• Custom solutions/Portals: €2,500 – €6,000+

Fixed & optional

• Domain: €10 – €20/year
• Managed hosting: €6 – €12/month
• Maintenance/Updates: €20 – €60/month
• Baseline SEO: €120 – €250/month (on-page, monitoring, small improvements)
• Copywriting/Photography: €100 – €600 (per package/day)

Tip: Ask for a written breakdown so you know what’s included (and what isn’t). Transparency saves budget and nerves.

Implementation time: from idea to live

• Brief & goals: 2 – 3 days
• Design (wireframes → mockups): 1 – 2 weeks
• Development & content integration: 1 – 3 weeks
• Testing (QA), speed, baseline SEO: 3 – 5 days

Total: 3 – 8 weeks for the most common projects. It moves much faster when the content is ready early.

Hidden costs that don’t show at the start

• Additional languages/pages: every expansion takes time (and budget).
• Premium plugins: builder, forms, e-commerce add-ons.
• Stock photos/illustration: when “we don’t have assets.”
• Endless micro-changes: the well-known scope creep. Lock a version → move forward.

Add a ~10–15% “cushion” for the unforeseen. You’ll sleep better.

The psychology of the project (and how not to “fold”)

• Perfectionism: “shall we tweak a bit more?” Set an 80/20 rule and close loops quickly.
• Choice paralysis: 1–2 good themes, not 27. Fewer choices → faster decisions.
• Sunk cost: if something isn’t working, switch to a simpler solution. You don’t “owe” the original plan.
• Content-first: copy/photos first, then design. Not the other way around.
• Mini-milestones: a demo every week. Small wins keep morale high.

Website builder vs custom development

Builders (e.g., Elementor, Gutenberg): affordable, fast, ideal for small teams. They require discipline so the site doesn’t get “heavy.”

Custom (theme/blocks tailored to you): faster site, control over everything, higher upfront cost but better long-term performance.

Rule: Start simple. If you see traction, invest in custom.

Quick tips for small businesses

1. Clear message: what you do, for whom, why you — right at the top.
2. Call to action (CTA): a “Book an appointment/Request a quote” button on every page.
3. Local SEO: updated Google Business Profile, reviews, hours.
4. Speed: image compression, few plugins, good hosting.
5. Measurement: Search Console & Analytics to see what works.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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