How much does it cost to build a website? (2025)

The cost of website creation varies widely based on your design, development, and hosting needs. If you’re interested in creating a website yourself, we have great news! You can create a professional website for as low as £22 per year. We’ll show you how in this article.

What you need to build a website

To create a functional website, you’ll need three key components:

1. A domain name
2. A web hosting plan
3. A website builder

Let’s break down the costs of each.

1. Domain name

Your domain is what comes after the www in websites and it’s your unique address online. For example, in the case of www.one.com, the domain name is ‘one’ and the domain extension is ‘.com’.

You can use a domain checker tool to see if a domain name is available, such as this one:

If it is, register it. No two domains can be the same.

How much does a domain name cost?

It depends on its top-level domain, also known as its domain extension. These are website extensions like .com, .co.uk, or .eu. Popular or niche TLDs can cost more than others.

You pay annually for a domain name. The cost, without a promotional price, is approximately £10. It can be more depending on its top-level domain.

See the cost of all top-level domains

Cost: £10+ / year

2. The web hosting plan

Web hosting is the service that stores your website and makes it accessible online. It includes important features such as cybersecurity measures, an SSL certificate and an HTTPS protocol, that keep your visitors safe when visiting your website.

How much does web hosting cost?

Costs depend on the type of hosting you choose. At one.com, we offer shared hosting plans that provide a balance of performance and price, as well as VPS options for more technically-minded users.

Some providers may offer more customised features, costing thousands of pounds monthly, while others may offer free hosting, but these usually include intrusive ads and limited features.

Cost with one.com: Starts at £1 monthly, depending on your plan.

3- A website builder

A website builder is a user-friendly tool that lets you design your website without needing coding skills. You can simply drag and drop elements, choose templates, and customise layouts to your liking.

What does a website builder cost?

At one.com, our website builder is included for free in every hosting plan.

Total starting cost: just £22/Year

If you choose a basic domain (around £10/year) and a starter hosting plan (from £1/month or £12/year), you can launch a fully functional website for as little as £22 per year.

Additional costs to consider

The above costs cover the essentials for a basic website. However, if you plan to build something more advanced, such as an online shop or a media-heavy portfolio, the price can grow as you may need more tools and features to build your website from scratch.

What features do you need?

Make a list of what’s essential for your launch and what you’d like to add in the future. This will help you estimate costs more accurately and scale your website strategically.

Do you need a CMS?

If you want to create a lot of content, blog posts, and other pieces, you need a Content Management System (CMS). It allows you to publish new pages and edit old ones easily.

WordPress is the world’s most common CMS, which you can quickly get through one.com. We have hosting plans optimised for WordPress that will help you save money while getting excellent performance.

A customised CMS is considerably more expensive. A basic rule is to avoid a custom CMS if you aren’t operating a very advanced website.

See all our WordPress hosting plans.

Cost: Starts at £ 13.99/month.

Should you build your website yourself?

Yes! With tools like our website builder or WordPress, anyone can build a great-looking website without hiring a developer. Building your site yourself puts you in control and saves you money.

Creating a website in 2025

Building a website in 2025 is more affordable than ever. With a domain, a hosting plan, and a free website builder from one.com, you can get started for as little as £22/year.

Whether you’re launching a personal blog, business site, or online store, we offer the tools and support to make it easy and cost-effective.