If you've searched for a web designer in Northern Ireland, you've probably seen prices that range from £200 to £5,000 and wondered what the difference actually is. Here's a straight answer, based on real packages, not guesswork.
Start Up Website: From £495
This gets you a single page website. It covers the basics: your business name, what you do, your contact details, and links to your social media profiles. It also includes search engine submission, so your site actually shows up on Google once it's live. Turnaround is fast, usually just a few days.
This option suits a tradesperson, a sole trader, or anyone who needs an online presence now and doesn't need multiple pages yet.
Pay Monthly Websites: £79 per Month
This gives you a professional website with no big upfront cost. You pay a fixed monthly fee over a 24 month plan, and everything is handled for you, from design to launch. It includes your domain name, hosting, SSL, regular updates, and technical on-site SEO as standard, so your site is built to be found on Google from day one.
This suits businesses that want a fully managed website without paying thousands upfront. It excludes e-commerce builds.
CMS Website: From £1,195
CMS stands for content management system. It means you get a back office where you can log in and edit your own site: change prices, update your opening hours, add a new page, without calling a developer every time. Training is included, so you're not left guessing how it works. Turnaround is one to two months.
This suits businesses that update their content often, or owners who want control over their own site long term.
E-commerce Website: From £1,495
This includes everything in the CMS package, plus product listings, up to ten products to start. You can sell directly from your site instead of relying only on marketplaces or social media. Turnaround is two to three months.
This suits any business ready to take payments online.
Why the Price Range Is So Wide
A one page site and a ten product online shop are not the same job. The price reflects the number of pages, whether you need a back office to make your own edits, whether the site needs to process payments, and whether you're paying upfront or spreading the cost over a contract. A fair quote should always break this down for you, not just hand you one number.
What to Ask Before You Hire Anyone
Ask what's included in search engine submission. Ask who owns the site once it's built. Ask what happens after launch if something breaks. Ask how long hosting and support cost once the first year ends. A good web designer will answer all of this without hesitation.
Based in Magherafelt
Lanoc Web Design has worked with local businesses across Northern Ireland for over 20 years. Every project starts with a conversation about what your website actually needs to do, not a template pushed on every client regardless of their business.
Get in touch for a free consultation and a clear quote with no jargon.
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