Website Production Cost: What Determines the Price
If you get website quotes from three places, the amounts differ by several times for the same ’website.’ It’s not that the design is expensive, but because the range each company calls a ’website’ is different. Some think of a single page with just a logo change on a template, while others think of design including planning, copy, and responsive features. If standards differ, quotes must differ. So instead of stating a fixed amount in this article, we will honestly explain what determines the costLet’s be honest from the start.
Why Website Production Costs Vary by Quote
Even for the same site, the effort required varies completely depending on how it is built. It is easiest to understand by dividing it into three main categories.
- Template / Web Builder — Only text and images are replaced in a pre-made layout. It is the fastest and most affordable, but it is easy to end up looking similar to other brands.
- Semi-Custom — Adopt a proven structure but refine brand colors, fonts, and some sections. A choice that finds a balance between cost and completeness.
- Fully Custom Design — Analyze the visitor journey from arrival to inquiry or purchase and design from scratch. It requires the most effort, but the difference in results (inquiries, purchases) is significant when that is the goal.
In essence, the difference in cost lies not in ‘design skill’ but in What is included in the scope of work. Buying a cheap screen and buying a design that makes visitors take action are different tasks from the start.
Key Factors That Determine Cost
Page Count and Structure
A single main page site and a multi-page site with separate Company, Services, Portfolio, and Contact sections differ in scale. As pages increase, planning and design workload generally increases proportionally.
Planning and Copywriting Inclusion
This is the biggest variable. If the work involves directly planning what to show, in what order, and in what sentences, the cost rises. Conversely, if the client provides all copy and structure, the cost decreases accordingly.
Design vs. Development
Design, which plans the screen, and development, which implements functions like payments, membership, and reservations, are separate. Operating with no-code tools like Imweb or Webflow can save development costs, while custom features add separate development costs.
Responsiveness and Functionality Scope
Cost and duration increase with responsive design for natural mobile viewing and the inclusion of functions like inquiry forms, reservations, and payments.
Number of Revisions
Changes exceeding the included revision rounds often lead to additional costs. Checking ‘how many revisions are included’ before contracting can reduce disputes.
Cost by Type, Getting a Rough Estimate
Exact amounts vary by configuration, but knowing the common market ranges provides a benchmark when reading quotes.
| Type | Market General Range (Reference) |
|---|---|
| Landing / 1 Page | KRW 500,000 ~ 2,000,000 range |
| Small Brand Site (around 5 pages) | KRW 2,000,000 ~ 5,000,000 range |
| Multi-page / Content Included | KRW 5,000,000 range and up |
| Functional (Mall, Reservation, etc.) | KRW 10,000,000 range and up |
The above are general market ranges including development. Structure changes if only design is requested or if operating via no-code.
ONNY Design bases its estimates on design that leads to inquiries and purchases, not just good-looking screens, calculating according to a unit price list per item. Therefore, even for the same ‘website,’ checking the exact amount tailored to your business directly is the fastest approach.
Production Period Reality
Timeline follows the same logic as cost. Template replacement takes a few days, but custom work involving planning, copy, and design realistically takes 2 to 6 weeks depending on page count and functions.
However, this number is not a fixed value. The biggest variable is not the designer’s speed, but material delivery and feedback speed. The faster the logo, photos, and copy are organized, and the quicker the design review, the more the schedule noticeably accelerates.
Checklist Before Commissioning
The best way to get an accurate quote and reduce the timeline is to prepare the following in advance before requesting.
- Goal — What you want to achieve with this site (inquiry conversion, brand trust, hiring, product sales, etc.).
- Required Pages — Besides the main page, what is needed such as Company, Services, Portfolio, Contact, etc.
- Target — Who will see this site, and where they hesitate most.
- References — 2–3 sites you like. Most effective for aligning tone and direction.
- Materials — Gather all materials to be included in one place: logo, photos, company/service introduction copy, etc.
With these five prepared, the quote becomes accurate and production becomes much faster. Since it varies by project depending on configuration and material status, checking directly is in just 1 minute via AI Quote the fastest way.
FAQ
How much does a website usually cost?
It varies greatly depending on the number of pages, whether planning/copy is included, and functions (inquiry, booking, payment, responsive). In the market, landing/1-page sites range from KRW 500,000 to KRW 2,000,000, small brand sites from KRW 2,000,000 to KRW 5,000,000, and functional sites start from KRW 10,000,000. Calculating with a unit price list per item is more accurate than a fixed price.
Are design costs and development costs different?
Yes, they are. Design, which plans the screen, and development, which implements functions like payment, membership, and booking, are separate tasks. Operating with no-code tools like Imweb or Webflow can reduce development costs, while custom features require additional development costs.
Does the cost increase proportionally with the number of pages?
Generally, yes. A multi-page site including a main page and company introduction, services, portfolio, and contact involves different amounts of planning and design work. However, the depth of planning and copy for each page often determines the cost more than the number of pages.
How many revisions are included?
It varies by company. Usually, a set number of revision rounds are included, and exceeding them often leads to additional costs. Checking ’how many revisions are included’ before contracting can reduce disputes and extra costs during the process.
What should I prepare to get an accurate quote?
If you organize your goal, target, list of required pages, 2–3 liked references, and materials like logo, photos, and copy in one place, the quote becomes accurate and production speeds up. Based on this information, ONNY Design calculates a quote in just 1 minute without a phone call or meeting.