How Much Does a Website Cost in Ireland? (2026 Prices)
By Diaz Xavier, Founder, Sevenoways · Updated 17 August 2026
Quick answer: In 2026, a professional small-business website in Ireland typically costs €700–€3,000 as a one-off project, depending on page count, functionality and who writes the copy. At Sevenoways, websites start at €999 — mobile-friendly, SEO-optimised, and built on modern technology with no ongoing platform fees. Larger sites with e-commerce or custom features run €3,000–€10,000+. If you're weighing a DIY builder against hiring a developer, see our website builders vs professional web design comparison first.
What you get at each price level
| Budget | What it buys |
|---|---|
| Under €500 | DIY builders (Wix/Squarespace) or template work. Fine for a hobby; usually slow, generic, and weak on Google. |
| €700–€1,500 | A properly built 5–10 page business site: custom design, mobile-first, SEO foundations, contact forms. This is where most Irish SMEs should be. |
| €1,500–€3,000 | Larger sites — more pages, booking systems, copywriting included, advanced local SEO. |
| €3,000+ | E-commerce, membership areas, custom functionality, larger organisations. |
What actually drives the price
- Number of pages and amount of copywriting. Writing good content takes longer than designing around it.
- Functionality. Bookings, payments, member logins — each adds real development time.
- Technology choice. WordPress needs ongoing plugin/security maintenance forever. Modern static and app-framework sites (what we build) cost slightly more up front but almost nothing to maintain.
- Who does the SEO. A site that looks good but can't rank is a brochure nobody opens. Structure, speed and structured data should be built in, not bolted on.
Hidden costs to ask about
- Hosting markups — some agencies charge €30–€50/month for hosting worth €5. Ask what you're paying for.
- Ownership — confirm in writing that you own the domain, the site and the content. (With us, you always do.)
- Maintenance contracts — reasonable for WordPress; largely unnecessary for modern static sites.
- Content — is copywriting included, or will you be handed an empty template?
Frequently asked questions
Is €999 realistic for a proper business website, or is that a starting price with extras?
It's a genuine starting price for a well-built 5-page brochure site with mobile-first design and SEO foundations. Extra pages, bespoke copywriting or booking systems add to that — ask for a fixed written quote before you commit so there are no surprises.
How much more does an online shop cost than a normal business website?
E-commerce sites typically start around €3,000 once you factor in product listings, payment integration and stock management. See our e-commerce website cost guide for a full breakdown by platform and product count.
Should I go with a cheap DIY builder instead?
For a hobby project or a very early-stage side hustle, a builder like Wix or Squarespace can be fine. For a business relying on Google to bring in customers, the weaker SEO and generic design usually cost you more in lost enquiries than you saved up front.
Are there ongoing costs after the site is built?
That depends on the technology. WordPress sites usually need ongoing plugin updates and security maintenance. Modern static or app-framework sites (what we build) have little to no ongoing platform cost beyond hosting and domain renewal.
The honest bottom line
A good website is the only employee that works 24/7 and never calls in sick. Spend enough to get one that loads fast, ranks on Google, and turns visitors into enquiries — and not a euro more on features you don't need.
Want an exact figure for your project? Request a free quote — we respond within one business day with a fixed written price.