Website prices can be confusing because two quotes described as “a business website” can include completely different amounts of work. One may be a four-page brochure site built from supplied content; another may include planning, copy support, photography, SEO foundations, booking features and ongoing help.
If you are comparing web design in Blackpool, the useful question is not simply “who is cheapest?” It is “what does my business actually need, and what is included in the price?”
Current HeyJames website prices
Our published packages give Blackpool businesses a realistic starting point rather than making you enquire just to discover whether the project is remotely within budget.
- Starter Website — from £495: aimed at smaller businesses that need a professional, responsive online presence with up to four core pages and an enquiry route.
- Business Website — from £895: designed for companies that need more room for services, tailored pages, stronger calls to action and SEO-ready foundations.
- Bespoke Website — from £1,495: for projects requiring more detailed planning, custom layouts or specialist functionality.
You can check the latest figures at any time on the HeyJames pricing page. The final quote depends on the actual scope.
What makes one website cost more than another?
The number of pages matters, but it is only one part of the work. A good quote may also need to account for research, content, photography, forms, integrations, e-commerce, booking systems, data migration and testing.
Page structure
A five-page site is quicker to build than a site containing detailed pages for ten services, several locations and case studies. However, squeezing every service onto one page just to reduce the page count can make the finished site less useful. The aim is a sensible structure, not the smallest possible number of pages.
Content
Some businesses already have polished copy ready to use. Others have a logo, a Facebook page and a rough list of services. Turning that raw information into clear website copy requires more time. Someone needs to understand what customers ask, what the business wants to sell and how the pages fit together.
Photography
Real images of your team, premises, vehicles, products or completed work can add a great deal of trust. If you do not already have suitable photography, it can be planned alongside the website. HeyJames also provides professional photography.
Booking and custom features
A basic contact form is very different from a genuine booking system. Availability, automated confirmations, payment collection, customer accounts, booking references and administration tools all add development work. If your business needs this, see our booking and reservation systems.
Does the website price include SEO?
It is important to separate sound SEO foundations from an ongoing SEO campaign. A new site should still be planned with sensible URLs, headings, mobile usability, internal links, page titles, image optimisation and clear service information. Ongoing SEO may then include content development, local optimisation, Google Business Profile work and continued analysis.
If somebody tells you a very cheap website includes “full SEO”, ask exactly what they mean. A label on a quotation is not the same as a strategy.
What ongoing website costs should I budget for?
The build price is not the only cost to understand. Ask about the things that continue after launch:
- Domain-name renewal
- Website hosting
- Maintenance and software updates
- Premium licences where applicable
- Email services
- Future content or development work
Knowing these costs before launch is much better than discovering them when renewal arrives.
Why can a £300 website and a £3,000 website both exist?
Because they may be different products. A low-cost site can be perfectly suitable when the requirements are simple. A larger project may involve research, custom layouts, substantial content, bespoke coding, migration, analytics, testing and support. Price by itself does not reveal quality.
The same applies in the other direction: an expensive quote is not automatically the best quote. Ask what business problem the extra work solves.
What should a Blackpool small business spend?
Think about commercial value rather than an arbitrary number. If one new customer is worth £80 to your business, the website has a different role from a company where one qualified enquiry could lead to £10,000 of work.
Consider how many enquiries you need, how people currently find you, whether customers research you before calling, and how competitive the local market is. That gives the website budget some context.
Questions to ask before accepting a quote
- How many pages are included and what will each page cover?
- Who writes or prepares the content?
- Who supplies the images?
- Are mobile layouts tested properly?
- What SEO work is included in the build?
- Are forms and tracking included?
- Who owns and controls the domain?
- What is the hosting arrangement?
- What happens when I need changes later?
- What will I pay next year?
Frequently asked questions about website costs
Can I keep my existing domain?
Usually, yes. A redesign normally replaces the website while keeping the existing domain name.
Can I start small and add pages later?
Yes. A well-planned site can grow as your services, team or marketing develops.
Will a cheaper website rank lower on Google?
Price is not a ranking factor. The important issues are the quality, relevance and technical implementation of the website. A low-cost site can be well built; an expensive site can still have poor content.
How long does a website take?
Timescales depend on the size of the site, how quickly content and feedback are supplied, and whether bespoke functionality is required.
Do I need to know exactly what I want?
No. Explain your business, your current problems and the result you want. A good designer should help turn that into a sensible brief.
Compare the work, not just the number
If you are looking for a Blackpool web designer, compare the scope, support and examples of previous work alongside the price. You can also read our guide on what to prepare before hiring a web designer or tell James about your project.