Beyond the build price
A website quote can look affordable until the separate costs appear. Domains, hosting, business email, licences, payment fees, maintenance and content should be understood before a project begins.
The business should know who owns the domain, hosting account, website files, analytics property, email tenancy and third-party software licences.
Low first-year prices can rise at renewal, especially for hosting, domains and software subscriptions.
Copywriting, photography, branding, video, legal review and advanced SEO may not be included in the website build price.
A transparent quote should state what Ahanix is providing, what the client provides and which third-party costs remain separate.
Price comparison
| Cost | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Domain | £5 - £30 per year | Premium names cost more |
| Business email | Per user monthly | Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace are separate |
| Premium software | £30 - £300+ per year | Forms, booking, SEO, security and backups |
| Payment processing | Per transaction | Separate from web development |
| Copywriting | £100 - £500+ per page | Depends on research and depth |
Use these cards to frame the conversation before requesting a formal quote.
Annual or monthly
Costs needed to keep the website and business tools running.
As needed
Investments that improve reach, trust and conversion.
Usage based
Charges linked to transactions, messages or third-party services.
Short answers for businesses comparing options before speaking to Ahanix.
Usually the business should own and control its domain account. Ahanix can guide setup, but ownership should be clear in writing.
Not always. Written quotations should state whether VAT applies and whether the displayed planning range is inclusive or exclusive of VAT.
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