Cost Breakdown for Building a Simple Website

The cost breakdown for building a simple website typically includes these main components:

• Domain name: Around $12 to $130 per year (or roughly ₱6000 to ₱7000 PHP depending on the provider and domain type). For example, a simple .com domain can start at about ₱199.36/year.

• Web hosting: Basic hosting plans range from $3.99/month (around ₱225/month) to $35-$600/year depending on the service and features. Some website builders include hosting for free with their plans.

• Website builder or platform: Using a website builder (like GoDaddy’s builder) can be free with hosting or cost around $13/month if standalone. Custom development costs are higher.

• Professional email: Optional but often added, costing about $1.99/user/month (₱111.78/user/month).

• SSL certificate: Usually between $5 and $150 per year to secure the site.

• Design and development: For a simple static website with 3 pages and no complex features, costs can be as low as $1000 or even less if using templates and DIY builders. Custom development for basic websites can range from $10,000 to $20,000 or more depending on complexity.

• Maintenance and updates: Ongoing costs vary but can be a few hundred dollars per year or more depending on hosting, updates, and security needs.

Example cost estimate for a simple 3-page website:

This aligns with a simple website cost of roughly ₱535 for the first month and ₱336/month thereafter when using basic hosting and website builder services.

For more advanced or custom-built websites, costs increase significantly, often reaching thousands of dollars depending on features, design complexity, and developer rates.