The Shocking Truth About Website Costs: What You Must Know Before Year Two Hits

The Shocking Truth About Website Costs: What You Must Know Before Year Two Hits

Your first website probably needs fewer features than you think. The real challenge is knowing exactly what you need and how much it will cost.

We compared current pricing ranges across major website platforms to show what a blog, business site, or online store costs in year one and beyond. 

So, how much does it cost to build a website? As an example, a straightforward DIY site on WordPress.com, built on open source WordPress, can cost as little as $4 per month in its first year. Better yet, you can start for free with hosting included and a WordPress.com subdomain (.wordpress.com).

But for any plan, the first-year introductory price is only part of the story. The more useful number is what that same site costs to keep running in year two when your plan comes up for renewal.

What actually goes into the cost of a website?

Before you compare prices, it helps to know what you’re actually paying for. Your website-building cost starts with a platform and a hosting plan. Most people will also want their own domain name. Everything else depends on what you need your site to do.

Here are the main website costs to consider:

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