How Much Does a Small Business Website Cost in Canada?

Ask five agencies what a website costs and you will get five very different answers. That is not because anyone is hiding the price. It is because "a website" can mean a one-page brochure or a full online store with bookings, payments and an admin dashboard. The good news: the cost comes down to a small number of factors you can control.

The five factors that decide the price

1. Number of pages. A five-page site (Home, About, Services, Gallery, Contact) is a very different job from a 20-page site with a page for every service and location.
2. Design approach. A proven layout adapted to your brand is faster than a fully custom design built from a blank canvas.
3. Features. Contact forms are standard. Booking forms, payment integration, product catalogues, customer portals and multi-language support each add build and testing time.
4. Content. Writing copy and sourcing photos takes time. If you supply finished text and images, the project moves faster.
5. SEO and performance setup. Page titles, meta descriptions, image compression and mobile optimisation should be included, but the depth varies a lot between providers.

What you should expect at each level

Starter website

Best for new businesses that need to look credible and be reachable. Expect up to about five pages, a contact form, mobile-responsive design and basic on-page SEO. This is enough for most trades and service providers to start collecting enquiries.

Growth website

For businesses that take appointments or payments online. Expect more pages, a booking or appointment form, payment setup, a gallery you can update yourself and a simple admin area.

eCommerce or custom website

For product sellers and businesses with complex workflows. Expect product management, order handling, payment gateways, automation and a custom design. Scope matters most here, so get a written list of what is included.

For reference, BizzOne Digital's published website design packages start at $79 for a Standard site, with Premium and Advanced packages for bookings, payments and eCommerce, and custom quotes for larger builds. Check the packages page for current pricing and inclusions.

Ongoing costs owners often forget

• Domain name renewal, paid every year.
• Hosting, unless it is included in your package.
• Business email, if you want addresses on your own domain.
• Updates and changes after launch, such as new pages, seasonal offers or new photos.
• Marketing. A website does not bring traffic on its own; SEO, Google Business Profile and ads do.

How to compare quotes fairly

Put every quote side by side and check the same things: number of pages, features, whether SEO basics are included, who owns the site after launch, how long delivery takes and what support looks like afterwards. The cheapest quote is only good value if it includes what your business actually needs.

Want a second opinion on a quote, or a clear price for your project? Book a free strategy call and we will tell you exactly what you need, and what you don't.