How long does it take to build a website?

Most ByteShark websites go live in 1–3 weeks, depending on the number of pages and how quickly content and feedback come through. Websites with automation take 3–4 weeks.

Yes. The website, its content and the domain are yours, and we hand everything over at launch.

Yes. After a free strategy call we send a fixed written quote based on your pages and features, and that is the price you pay.

How much does a business website cost? A clear breakdown

Published 4 November 2026 · By the ByteShark team

A business website’s cost depends mostly on the number of pages, whether it is custom-designed or built from a template, and the features it needs, such as booking, online payments or a CRM connection. On top of the build, plan for yearly running costs like the domain and hosting. At ByteShark, custom websites start at $599, redesigns at $899, and websites with booking, CRM and automated follow-ups at $1,799, each with a fixed written quote.

01What you are paying for

Planning: what each page is for and the one action you want visitors to take.
Design: a look built around your brand, on desktop and phone.
Build: turning the design into a fast, working site.
Content: page copy, photos and moving content over from an old site.
SEO foundations: page titles, descriptions, structure, a sitemap and fast loading, so Google understands the site.
Launch: the domain, going live, analytics and a handover.

02What pushes the price up

More pages, or pages that each need a unique design.
Features: appointment booking, online payments, member areas, several languages.
Connections to other tools, such as your CRM, WhatsApp or an AI receptionist.
An online store with many products.
Writing all the copy and creating new photos or video from scratch.

03Running costs to plan for

After launch, a website has a few ongoing costs: the domain name (renewed yearly), hosting, any paid tools or plugins, and occasional updates. Ask for these up front so the first-year cost doesn’t surprise you.

04Template or custom?

A template is cheaper and quicker, but your site looks like thousands of others and is often slower. A custom site is built around your brand and the action you want visitors to take, which matters most when the site has to win enquiries or sales, or catch traffic from ads.

05What ByteShark charges

New website, from $599: up to 5 custom-designed pages, mobile-first, SEO foundations, contact form and WhatsApp button, Google Business Profile setup and analytics. Live in 1–2 weeks.
Website redesign, from $899: an audit first, redesign of up to 8 pages, rebuilt for speed, content moved across and redirects that keep your Google rankings. Live in 2–3 weeks.
Website + automation, from $1,799: booking, lead capture, CRM integration, an AI receptionist and automated follow-ups. Live in 3–4 weeks.

You own the site and the domain. See every option on our website pricing page.