What does a professional website cost?
Strategy, content, design and technology together form a professional website and determine which investment is logical.
The number of pages is one price factor. A compact website can require a lot of strategic work, while a larger website can be built efficiently when content, features and choices are already clear.
A website is more than the number of pages
For every website it must be clear who it is for, which message comes first and which action visitors should be able to take. When that foundation is still missing, an important part of the work happens before the actual design.
After that come structure, copy, visual style, mobile layouts, forms, technical build and checks. All of those parts influence the investment.
What does it cost to have a website made in the Netherlands?
In the Netherlands, the cost of having a website made varies widely. A simple site is often cheaper because it requires less strategy, design and technology. A business website usually needs more attention to structure, trust, conversion, speed and management.
With custom work, costs increase further because of unique functionality, integrations, more complex pages, forms, content, hosting choices, maintenance and support. Therefore do not compare only the final amount, but especially what is and is not included in the scope.
Market prices: what range should you roughly expect?
If you compare public Dutch pricing articles, you roughly see the ranges below. Treat this as a market indication, not as a fixed price list. One provider works with templates and tight packages, another with strategy, custom design, technology, content and further development.
| Type of assignment | Common market indication | Where the difference usually sits |
|---|---|---|
| Basic website or starter site | Often around EUR 500 to EUR 2,500. | Template use, limited number of pages, little custom work and a simple contact route. |
| Professional SME or business website | Often around EUR 2,500 to EUR 7,500, with a broader approach towards EUR 10,000 to EUR 15,000. | More attention to structure, design, copy, conversion routes, responsive behavior, SEO foundation and management. |
| Custom website or larger project | Often from around EUR 10,000 to EUR 30,000+, depending on complexity. | Unique functionality, integrations, multiple page types, user flows, migration, performance and testing work. |
| Webshop | A simple webshop is often mentioned from around EUR 1,500 to EUR 7,500; custom work rises faster. | Product structure, cart, checkout, payment methods, stock, shipping rules, integrations and management. |
Our starting prices begin at EUR 950 for a Start Website, EUR 1,750 for a Business Website and EUR 2,950 for a Premium Website. These are deliberate starting points for defined scopes. As soon as more strategy, content, functionality or custom work is needed, a clear proposal should come first.
Simple website, business website or custom work?
Not every company immediately needs the largest website. The right level depends on your offer, your audience, the amount of explanation and the features that are needed.
- Simple website: fits a small online presence with limited pages, a simple structure and a clear contact route.
- Business website: fits companies that want to build trust, explain services well and guide enquiries more professionally.
- Custom website: fits unique structures, multiple page types, advanced forms, integrations, specific functionality or a broader content approach.
The main price factors
- The number of unique pages and layouts
- New or existing branding and visual identity
- Writing or editing copy
- Photography, illustrations and other content
- Forms, integrations and custom features
- SEO, accessibility, speed and maintenance
At Hasselt Media, websites start from EUR 950. This is a starting point. For a business website, premium website, webshop or custom solution, more design, content and development work is needed.
Decision matrix: which budget fits your website?
A website price only becomes fair when you compare the same type of assignment. This overview helps make the conversation sharper, not to push every project into the same box. The price direction matches the Hasselt Media pricing page and remains a starting price.
| Type of website | Fits | Scope and design depth | Technology and SEO foundation | Price direction | Pay attention to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple website | Small online foundation with few unique pages and a simple route to contact. | Limited number of pages, basic structure, clear homepage and neat mobile display. | Technical foundation, contact option, basic SEO and manageable delivery. | Start Website from EUR 950. | Is the message already clear or does it still need to be sharpened? |
| Professional business website | Companies that want to build trust, explain services and guide enquiries. | More unique layouts, sharper content structure, service pages and clear conversion routes. | Forms, SEO foundation, speed, responsive checks and better manageability. | Business Website from EUR 1,750. | How much content, proof and conversion routing is needed to build trust? |
| Custom website or project | Unique structure, multiple audiences, integrations, complex forms or specific functionality. | Deeper analysis, flow design, multiple page types, custom components and testing. | Technical choices, integrations, performance, redirects, SEO checks and documentation where needed. | Premium Website from EUR 2,950 or custom proposal. | Which parts must be built immediately and what can wait for phase two? |
Example situation: if you mainly need a clear online foundation with a few pages, a simple website is logical. If you want to explain multiple services, build trust and guide enquiries better, you will reach a business website sooner. If you need unusual features or integrations, the scope should be sharpened first.
The biggest price differences often do not sit in "nice design", but in preparation, content, the number of decisions, technology, feedback rounds and aftercare. A compact site with a lot of strategy can be more work than a larger site with a clear foundation.
Ask what the website needs to deliver and contain
The better question is what the website needs to solve for your business. Do you want to look more professional, receive better enquiries, sell products or organize a manual process more intelligently?
When the goal is clear, it can be decided which parts are truly needed and what can be expanded later.
What belongs in a clear proposal?
A good proposal names the pages, features, planning, feedback moments, investment, included parts and possible separate costs. This way you know where you stand before the start and choices during the project can be made faster.
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