It’s the single most important question when you’re starting your own website. And honestly, the answer will depend on how much you want it to be.

There are a number of factors that you need to consider when calculating the cost of a website, and all of them can vary wildly, depending on how complex or simple your needs are (i.e. personal site, forum, or full eCommerce store).

In this article, we try to provide as much real-world values and pricing, based on our research, so that you can have a better understanding of the different costs of a website and how you should plan your budget.