Real talk: it depends. But here’s what to expect.
The Short Answer
In Canada, a professionally built small business website can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $25,000 or more. It depends on what you need, how custom it is, and who’s building it.
Let’s break it down.
What Affects the Price?
1. Type of Site
- One-pager or landing page: $2,500 – $4,500
- Informational site (5–10 pages): $5,000 – $8,000
- Custom functionality or e-commerce: $10,000 – $25,000+
2. Design Approach
- Template-based: more affordable, faster to build
- Custom design: more time, more money, more polish
3. Content Creation
Need copywriting, photography, or video? Add that to the budget.
4. Platform
WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, custom-built? Each has different costs and timelines.
5. Extras
Hosting, maintenance, analytics setup, SEO optimization-these may or may not be included.
DIY vs Agency vs Freelancer
- DIY tools like Wix or Squarespace are cheapest, but cost you in time (and usually performance)
- Freelancers can be hit-or-miss, but cost-effective
- Agencies cost more, but you get strategy, design, dev, and support all under one roof
What Narwhal Creative Offers
We build clear, functional, well-designed websites for businesses that want to look legit and convert leads. We’ll work within your budget and tell you what’s worth spending on and what’s not.
No bloated features. No mystery pricing.
