Essential
€1,000
One-page or up to 4 compact pages.
- One model and a linear path
- Protected contact form included
- Common design and technical standard
Guides
How much does a professional website cost
No random figures: real price ranges, what pushes the quote up and how to tell whether an offer is honest.
In short
The three GLP packages are Essential at €1,000, Pro from €2,500 and Essential E-commerce from €4,500, before tax. Design and the technical standard are included in all three. Typical indicative duration is 30 days once materials and approvals are available; payment is 50% on acceptance and 50% before publication.
Gian Luca Partengo
Web developer since 1995 · bespoke websites · Updated:
The right question isn't «how much does a website cost», but «how much does the website I need cost». A one-page site and a bespoke multi-page project cost differently because they solve different problems.
A website isn't a one-off expense, it's an investment: what matters is the balance between price, technical quality and results over time. Google itself rewards fast, well-built sites: Core Web Vitals are a ranking factor.
1.000 €Essential, fixed price
2.500 €Pro, from
0GLP CMS and plugins
How much does a website cost? The price ranges
The three active packages. Scope changes, while design and the technical standard stay the same.
Pro
from €2,500
From 5 pages or with detailed content, models and conversion paths.
- From 5 pages; normally 8 or more
- Multiple models and conversion paths
- Languages and Guides section optional
Essential E-commerce
from €4,500
A Pro foundation with contained catalogue, basket and checkout.
- Catalogue and product pages
- Basket, checkout and gateway
- No WordPress, WooCommerce or customer accounts
Logo and visual identity are a standalone €800 service, available alone or with any package. Website design is always included.
| Project type | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Essential | €1,000 |
| Pro | from €2,500 |
| Essential E-commerce | from €4,500 |
How much a website costs to run per year
- External costs: domain, SiteGround, iubenda, payment gateway, Plausible and other licences or subscriptions are excluded and held by the client
- Technical integration: the integration planned for the project is included in the package
- GLP CMS and plugins: no subscription, because the site is hand-built without WordPress or WooCommerce
- Support: optional, with CARE from €59/month or SPOT from €80/hour
What determines a website's price?
Same word «website», but these factors move the quote.
Pages and content
More pages, sections and content to lay out means more work. Ready text and photos lower the cost.
Architecture and models
More models, hierarchies and conversion paths require more work. Bespoke design is included in every package.
Performance and speed
A genuinely fast site has to be built that way from the start: it's not an add-on optimisation.
Technical SEO
Clean markup, structured data, sitemap and canonicals: the base for Google to understand and index the site.
Maintenance
Who maintains the site over time? A hand-built site has no plugins or CMS to constantly update.
Accessibility
An accessible site reaches more people and is stronger for SEO. It's designed in, not bolted on later.
How much does it cost to maintain a website over time?
The starting price is only half the story. A site built on a CMS and plugins is cheap up front, then you pay for licences, subscriptions and updates every year.
The real difference is the total cost over three years. A hand-built site has no licences or plugins to renew and stays aligned with Google's guidelines.
Weighing up the two routes? WordPress or a bespoke site.
Cost over 3 years · CMS vs hand-built
Hosting and licences (3 years)
CMS~€900
GLP~€180
Plugins and subscriptions (3 years)
CMS~€600
GLP€0
Mandatory updates / year
CMS20+
GLP0
Indicative estimates: hosting, premium plugins and maintenance vary from project to project.
How do you spot an honest quote?
Six simple checks before you sign anything.
- Price and scope fixed before starting
- What's included (and what's not) in writing
- Ownership of code and content stays with you
- Performance and technical SEO included, not «extra»
- Realistic, verifiable delivery times
- Clear, optional post-launch support
How do you know a website is worth the price?
Every project is measured: performance, accessibility and SEO verifiable with Google Lighthouse. The best proof of an honest quote is work already delivered.
Google Lighthouse · mobile · mobile
Google Lighthouse scores (mobile) for this very site, verifiable on Google PageSpeed.
Frequently asked questions about cost
Direct answers on prices, fees and what's included.
How much does a professional website cost?
GLP pricing is Essential at €1,000, Pro from €2,500 and Essential E-commerce from €4,500, before tax. Scope, pages, models, content and features move the quote.
Why do quotes vary so much?
Because «website» can mean one compact page or a project with many models, content and conversion paths. GLP design and technical standards stay the same across every package.
Cheap site now or more expensive to maintain?
A site built on templates and plugins may require recurring licences, updates and maintenance. A GLP site has no CMS or plugins to update, but domain, external services and support remain separate costs when needed.
Are there recurring costs beyond the build?
Domain, SiteGround, iubenda, payment gateway, Plausible and other licences or subscriptions remain excluded and in the client’s name. Support is optional: CARE starts from €59/month and SPOT from €80/hour.
Does the price include SEO?
Yes: technical SEO, Open Graph, relevant structured data, sitemap and GEO readiness follow the same standard in every package. Lighthouse scores and rankings are not guaranteed.
How do I get an accurate quote?
Tell me your goals, number of pages and features: I reply with a fixed quote and a clear scope, no hidden costs. You can even start from a simple list of what you need.
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