The Real Cost of Websites in 2025

A couple of years ago, I shared a breakdown of what websites cost. It helped nonprofits and small businesses make sense of the wide range—from low-cost, do-it-yourself sites to big-budget builds.

But things have changed. 

🧠 A recent HubSpot article says agency websites now range from $10K to $145K. 

Back in 2023, a small business or nonprofit website might’ve run $5K–$20K. Today, that same project often starts closer to $15K—and can go well beyond—because expectations, tech, and strategy needs have grown.

Yes, prices have gone up. But more importantly—what your website needs to do has changed too.

In today’s world of AI and fast-moving tech, your website isn’t just a brochure.

📌 It’s your voice, your fundraiser, your lead generator—working 24/7
📌 It’s often the first place people go to learn about you—and decide if they’ll trust you

And they decide fast:
👀 First impressions happen in just 55 milliseconds
🚪 88% of users won’t come back after a bad experience

Whether you run a nonprofit or a business, you need your website to:

1. Speak clearly about what you do
2. Bring in donors, volunteers, customers, or partners
3. Work well on phones, be easy to find, and quick to load
4. Help grow your mission or business—24/7

That’s where we come in.

At Solace Media, we partner with nonprofits, foundations, and purpose-driven businesses to build websites that do the work—not just sit there.

We’re a small team, and we stay close to our clients. You’ll work with real people who know your name and care about your success. We walk with you every step of the way and build with strategy, clarity, and purpose.

We’ll continue to offer free tools, resources, and monthly webinars—because we believe everyone deserves support at every stage of growth. 

But if you’re ready to invest in a site that works as hard as you do, we’d love to talk.

“If you are looking for a branding and website company that is both expert in its field and also serves with big hearts, look no further than Solace Media.” 

— Lauren N., Former Chief Advancement Officer, CCSC

With you,

Roberta Meggs

Marketing Growth Advisor