How much does a 5 page website cost? A Simple Guide for Small Businesses

If you’re a small business owner looking to get a website online, it can be extremely confusing to figure out what kind of price you should expect. Most websites consist of a Home page, an About page, a Services page, a Careers page and a Contact page. So, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is:
“How much does a 5 page website cost?”

It’s a simple but smart question. Unfortunately, while the answer depends on many factors and no two websites will cost the same,  in this guide we’ll break things down in plain English so you can get a feeling for price ranges. This guide will also help you make sure you're not overpaying and how to get the most value through affordable web design and SEO.

So, What’s Usually Included in a 5 Page Website?

A typical 5-page website for a small business usually includes:

1. Home Page – Your first impression
2. About Page – Who you are and what you do
3. Services Page – What you offer
4. Gallery/Portfolio or Testimonials – Social proof or visuals
5. Contact Page – How customers reach you

This structure is perfect for most local businesses and solo entrepreneurs, especially if you’re looking for affordable web design services for small businesses. Keep in mind that even within this 5-page format, there can be many differences in price. For instance, your contact page could simply include an email address and a phone number, or it could include a contact form users can fill out right there on your site. Such a contact form needs to be protected from bots and scammers, which would increase prices.

Then, How Much Does It Actually Cost?

Here’s a general breakdown for small business websites in 2025:

• Cheapest: Do-It-Yourself Website builders like Wix or Squarespace. These services often have very limited customization, and going with this format also means you'll have to do all the work yourself. To make an effective site, this means you'll need to learn how to use the editor, proper UX Design, SEO techniques, and more.
  This will typically cost CAD $0-$400.
• Cheap: Using a template-based site created for you by a Website Builder like Wix or Squarespace and fine-tuned by a freelancer or developer offers basic design and some SEO, but an overall limited, cookie-cutter experience.
  Prices can range from CAD $500-$2,000
• Affordable: Custom Web design offers branded design tailored to your business, a full SEO setup, a mobile-friendly site, and it is built for conversions (in other words, it is built specifically to accomplish your goals, whether that means more sales, more awareness, or both). The site will also be futureproof and can even be developed in such a way that you can update it yourself far into the future- no programming experience required.
  Such a site ranges from CAD $2,000-4,500 depending on how advanced its features are
• Expensive: A full, custom agency site typically includes a full digital marketing strategy, custom features, heavy SEO, and is often overkill for small businesses.
  You can expect prices in the CAD $7,000+ Range here

✅ At Maximum Website Solutions, our affordable custom web design packages start around CAD $2,800 for a 5-page website, including mobile optimization and essential SEO.

What Affects the Price of a 5 Page Website?

Prices vary because every business is different and its website may require different features. As discussed above, a contact page which includes a fully interactive form will cost more than a page which simply lists your business information. If your business requires eCommerce, or a system which allows for bookings or payments to be made online, then costs would rise substantially there as well. Finally, most futureproof sites use a Content Management System, or CMS. This is a database which the website will pull from in order to display its content. A CMS is easy to work with, and allows anybody to add information or even generate new and dynamic pages to your site for no extra cost per page - no programming experience required. However, costs for running a CMS site are larger depending on the amount of space in your CMS, and the cost for the site itself would be increased as well.

How to Get the Most Value for Your Budget

Even if you're on a tight budget, you can still get a powerful website that works for you - you just need to choose the right partner.

Look for:

• Clear pricing (no hidden fees, make sure everything is clear in a contract before any work starts)
• SEO and responsiveness built-in, not an expensive add-on
• A focus on conversions, not just pretty design
• Ongoing support or DIY access after launch

We specialize in such affordable web design services that are clear, flexible, and built with small business goals in mind. We're a small business ourselves, so we understand your difficulties. If we work together, we want it to be a win for both of us!

Final Answer: What You Should Expect to Pay

A professional, mobile-friendly 5-page website built to be futureproof usually costs between CAD $2,000–$4,500. Though this may rise higher depending on complex features required for your site, such as eCommerce or booking systems.

Going cheaper often means cutting corners. Paying more doesn’t always mean better. Focus on value over time: a site that looks great, works well, and brings in leads for many years to come.

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We make it simple. Our affordable web design and SEO  include:

• Clean, modern design
• Mobile-ready pages
• SEO setup to help you rank
• Conversion-focused layout
• Honest, small-business-friendly pricing

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Whether you need to build your site from the ground up or redesign your existing one, we’ll help you get online affordably and effectively. Contact us today!