How Much Does a One-Page Website Cost?
A one-page website sounds simple, and it is, but that does not mean the price is always small. Here is what a single-page site typically costs across DIY, freelance and managed routes, and why the page count matters less than what is on it.
What counts as a one-page website
A one-page website puts everything on a single scrolling page: who you are, what you offer, prices, photos, reviews and a way to get in touch or book. There is no separate "About" or "Contact" page to click through to, just one clear, well-organised page that covers the basics. For most small local businesses, that is genuinely enough. Our one-page website planner is a good place to work out exactly what yours needs to include.
Typical costs, route by route
Prices vary a lot depending on who does the work and what is included, but as a rough guide:
- DIY builder: often £0–£20/month for the software, plus however many evenings it takes you to design it, write it and connect a domain.
- Freelancer, one-off build: commonly £200–£1,200 for a simple single-page site, then hosting and the domain are usually down to you.
- Managed plan: a single monthly fee that covers the build, hosting, domain and updates together.
A one-page site is usually cheaper to build than a multi-page one simply because there is less content to write and structure, but the same running costs (hosting, domain, security) still apply whichever way you go. If you want a fuller breakdown of those running costs, our guide to how much a small business website costs covers them in more depth.
Why one page usually costs less to build
Every extra page needs its own layout, its own writing and its own set of decisions, and that all adds time. A single well-built page removes a lot of that back-and-forth: one structure, one set of photos, one clear call to action. That is a large part of why one-page sites tend to sit at the lower end of build quotes, not because they are less "proper," but because there is simply less to build.
When one page is not enough
A single page stops being enough once you have genuinely separate audiences or a lot of distinct content to organise, for example a large price list across several services, a blog, or multiple locations that each need their own details. If that sounds like you, it is worth budgeting for a slightly larger site rather than trying to cram everything onto one page. For most trades, salons and local shops though, one page comfortably does the job.
A one-page site, done for you
LaunchSite builds and manages a one-page website for £39.99/month on a 24-month plan, with no upfront build fee. That covers the build, hosting, SSL, a standard domain, email forwarding and monthly updates, and your first draft arrives within 3 working days of completed onboarding. See example websites we have built to get a feel for what is possible on a single page.