How much does a small business website cost in Canada?

Key takeaways

A small business website in Canada can cost from a few hundred dollars to several thousand.
The price depends mostly on the number of pages, how custom the design is, and features such as booking or an online store.
At Launchwell Studio, websites start at $199 for three pages and go up to $2,099 for unlimited pages.
Ask what is included, who owns the site, and what the yearly running costs are before you sign.

If you have asked three companies for a website quote, you have probably received three very different numbers. That is normal. “A website” can mean a three-page brochure site or a fifty-page online store, and the price follows the work.

This guide explains what you are paying for, so you can compare quotes fairly and choose the right size for where your business is today.

What decides the price of a website

Number of pages. Each page needs layout, text and images. Three pages is quick; twenty is a project.
Custom design or template. A site designed around your brand costs more than a template with your logo dropped in, and it usually converts better.
Features. Online booking, an online store, member logins and payment forms all add build time.
Content. If you supply the text and photos, the price is lower. If the agency writes and sources them, it is higher.
Search setup. SEO, Google Analytics and Search Console take time to do properly and are often left out of the cheapest quotes.

What you should get at each level

Here is how our own packages are structured. Most agencies follow a similar pattern, so you can use this as a yardstick.

Package	Pages	Price	Best for
Starter	3	$199 launch price (regular $449)	Getting online quickly
Standard	Up to 5	$649	A new business that needs more room
Plus	Up to 10	$999	A business ready to be found on Google
Premium	Unlimited	$2,099	A business that wants to lead its market

Prices are one-time and in Canadian dollars. See the full details on our website packages page.

The running costs people forget

The build is a one-time cost. Keeping a site online has yearly costs too:

Domain name, renewed every year.
Hosting, the service that keeps the site online.
Business email at your own domain.
Updates and security, either done by you or under a care plan.

Ask every company you speak to which of these are included, and for how long.

Five questions to ask before you sign

Do I own the website and the domain when it is finished?
Can I edit text and photos myself?
How many rounds of changes are included?
Is the site set up for Google, or is SEO extra?
What will I pay each year after launch?

Want a straight answer on price?

Tell us what your business does and how many pages you think you need. We will recommend a package and confirm the price before any work starts.

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Start small, then grow

A new business rarely needs a large website on day one. A clear three or five-page site that explains what you do and makes it easy to contact you will do more than a big site that is half finished. You can always add pages, booking or a store later.

Quick answers

How much does a basic website cost for a small business in Canada?

At Launchwell Studio a three-page Starter website is $199 at the launch price (regular $449) and a five-page Standard website is $649. Prices across Canada vary widely depending on the pages, design and features included.

What is the cheapest way to get a professional website?

Start with a small site of three to five pages that covers who you are, what you offer and how to reach you, and add pages or features later as the business grows.

Are there ongoing costs after a website is built?

Yes. Expect yearly costs for your domain name, hosting and business email, and optionally a care plan for updates and security.

Ready to get your business online?

Websites from $199, built in your brand and yours to edit.

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