Choosing the right build
Different website types carry different responsibilities. A small brochure site is mainly about credibility and enquiries; a portal, store or healthcare platform must also manage accounts, payments, sensitive workflows and operational reliability.
A business should not pay for a custom platform when a focused service website would do the job. Equally, a company should not force bookings, payments or secure documents into a basic brochure build.
The right type is usually decided by what visitors need to do and what staff need to manage after the enquiry, booking or order arrives.
Ahanix Web Design Limited builds security-focused websites across the UK, with planning ranges that separate simple presence, professional lead generation and advanced platform work.
That keeps early budgets realistic while still allowing the website to grow into bookings, payments, customer areas or custom software later.
Price comparison
| Website type | Typical UK range | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| One-page website | £500 - £1,500 | Simple launch or campaign |
| Small business website | £1,000 - £4,000 | Local services and enquiries |
| Professional company website | £3,000 - £10,000 | Established service businesses |
| E-commerce website | £4,000 - £20,000+ | Online stores and checkout |
| Custom web application | £10,000 - £100,000+ | Portals, dashboards and SaaS |
Use these cards to frame the conversation before requesting a formal quote.
Lower complexity
Focused pages, trust signals and enquiry forms.
Medium complexity
Bookings, payment journeys, products or repeat actions.
Higher complexity
Accounts, roles, dashboards and custom workflows.
Short answers for businesses comparing options before speaking to Ahanix.
Most new businesses should start with a focused starter or small-business website unless they already need payments, bookings, secure uploads or customer accounts from day one.
Yes, if it is planned sensibly. Ahanix can structure pages, content and technical foundations so a website can later add booking, payment, portal or dashboard functionality.
Ahanix Web Design Limited
Tell Ahanix what customers need to do on your website and we will recommend a practical route before you commit to a full build.