What is the exact scope?
Record the pages, content responsibility, functionality, revisions and exclusions.
Website cost guide
How much does a small-business website cost in the UK?
There is no useful single market price. The right comparison is the total cost for a clearly defined website, who owns it, what support is included and what happens when the relationship ends.
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Prepared from PixelarIQ’s current service scope, recurring small-business buying questions and relevant public guidance. AI-assisted research and drafting are used within an owner-controlled editorial and technical QA process.
Answer first
For PixelarIQ, a straightforward small-business website currently starts at £250.
PixelarIQ's one-off website packages are £250, £450, £750 and £1,200. Growth includes one simple integration or automation; Pro includes a bounded database-backed workflow and up to two approved integrations. The alternative Managed Website is £80 a month for a minimum 24 months, giving a £1,920 minimum total before any separately agreed extras. PixelarIQ is not VAT registered, so VAT is not added to these prices.
Important comparisonPage count alone does not determine value.
Content help, layout work, enquiry routes, ownership, revisions, support and third-party costs can make two apparently similar quotes very different.
PixelarIQ options
Five practical starting points.
These are PixelarIQ's current package prices, not an estimate of every UK supplier's pricing.
| Option | Price | Best suited to | Main boundary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | £250 once | A rapid, template-led website of up to three pages | One revision; complete supplied content is required before the 48-hour clock starts |
| Launch | £450 once | A more branded business website of up to five pages | Two revisions; complete supplied content is required before the 48-hour clock starts |
| Growth | £750 once | Up to eight pages plus one simple integration or automation | One approved tool, trigger and outcome |
| Pro | £1,200 once | Up to twelve pages plus a bounded connected system | One simple database workflow and up to two approved integrations |
| Managed Website | £80/month | A Launch-level site plus defined ongoing care | 24-month minimum; £1,920 minimum total |
Prices updated 23 August 2026. Final scope, payment dates, turnaround prerequisites and responsibilities are confirmed in writing before work starts.
Look beyond the headline
What may sit outside a website price?
A trustworthy quote should make these items visible rather than revealing them after work begins.
- 01
Domain and professional email These are normally customer-owned services with their own renewal costs.
- 02
Hosting and ongoing care Confirm what is included, the renewal price, update allowance and response boundaries.
- 03
Content and imagery Extensive copywriting, photography, video and licensed assets may need a separate budget.
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Additional functionality Growth and Pro include only their stated connection allowance. Ecommerce, booking, membership, portals, sensitive data and more complex systems require their own scope.
Compare like with like
Seven questions to ask before choosing a quote.
The cheapest initial figure can become expensive when ownership, support or essential functionality is unclear.
Who owns the domain?
The customer should retain practical control of the domain and customer data.
What happens at handover?
Ask what source, export, credentials and migration information will be supplied.
What renews?
List hosting, email, plugins, APIs, stock assets and other third-party subscriptions.
How are changes priced?
Understand revision rounds, update allowances and the rate or process for extra work.
What is supported?
Separate routine maintenance from content updates, redesigns and urgent work.
What is not promised?
No responsible website supplier can guarantee rankings, enquiries or sales.
One-off or monthly?
Choose the payment model that matches the support you need.
A one-off build suits a business that wants to separate creation from ongoing support. A managed plan can suit a business that values predictable care, but the minimum term and total commitment should be considered—not just the monthly number.
Compare PixelarIQ website packagesGood buying decisionBuy a defined outcome, not an unexplained number.
A clear brief and transparent exclusions make it easier to compare suppliers and reduce disputes later.
Website enquiry
Tell us what the website needs to achieve.
Include your services, current website if applicable, required pages, available content and preferred timescale. PixelarIQ will confirm whether a package fits or a quotation is needed.