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Web developers charge £3,000-£10,000 for a business website. Here's how to get the same professional result for under £50 - without coding or compromising on quality.

Build Your Website - From £8

What Developers Actually Charge (And Why)

The Typical Developer Quote

Project Costs

Basic business site (5-10 pages)£3,000-£5,000
E-commerce website£5,000-£15,000
Custom web application£10,000-£50,000

Hourly Rates

Junior developer£30-£50/hour
Mid-level developer£50-£80/hour
Senior developer£80-£150/hour

Why It Costs So Much

Developers charge these rates because they're providing:

40-80 hours of work - designing, coding, testing, revising
Years of expertise - HTML, CSS, JavaScript, responsive design, SEO
Professional tools - software licenses, hosting setup, security
Ongoing support - project management, revisions, communication

The question is: Do you actually need all of this for a standard business website? For most small businesses, the answer is no.

What You Actually Need vs What They Sell You

Most small businesses need 20% of what agencies offer - but pay for 100%.

What 90% of Businesses Actually Need

5-10 professional pages
Mobile-responsive design
Contact form
Basic SEO setup
Fast loading speed
SSL security

Cost with AI builder: £8-£50

What Agencies Often Upsell

Custom CMS (you don't need)
"Scalable architecture"
Complex animations
Enterprise hosting
Ongoing maintenance contracts
"Future-proofing"

Cost with agency: £3,000-£10,000

Real Comparison: Developer vs AI Builder

Feature	Developer (£5,000)	AI Builder (£8-50)
Design quality	Custom design	Professional AI-designed
Time to launch	4-8 weeks	Same day
Mobile responsive	Yes	Yes (automatic)
SEO basics	Sometimes extra	Included
Hosting	£100-500/year extra	Included
Updates/changes	Pay £50-100/hour	DIY (free, easy)
SSL certificate	Usually included	Included
Total Year 1 Cost	£5,500-£7,000	£8-£100

When You SHOULD Hire a Developer

To be fair, there are situations where a developer makes sense:

Hire a Developer If...

You need a custom web application
Large e-commerce (100+ products)
Complex integrations required
Enterprise security requirements
Budget over £10,000

Use AI Builder If... (90% of businesses)

Standard business website needed
Portfolio or service showcase
Small e-commerce (under 50 products)
Need website quickly
Budget-conscious

How to Build Your Website for Under £50

1

Describe Your Business

Tell the AI what your business does, who your customers are, and what you want your website to achieve. No technical knowledge needed - just describe it like you would to a friend.

2

AI Generates Your Site

In under 60 seconds, AI creates a complete, professional website with proper structure, design, and content. It handles layout, colours, typography, and mobile responsiveness automatically.

3

Customise If Needed

Use the visual editor to tweak text, swap images, change colours - all with simple clicks. No coding required. The editor is as easy as using a word processor.

4

Go Live

Connect your domain (or use a free one to start) and publish. Your site is live with hosting, SSL, and everything included. Total cost: from £8.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do web developers charge in the UK?

UK web developers and agencies typically charge £3,000-£10,000 for a small business website. Hourly rates range from £50-£150. Ongoing maintenance adds £500-£2,000 annually. Freelancers may be slightly cheaper at £1,500-£5,000.

Can I get the same quality website without a developer?

Yes. AI website builders now create professional, mobile-responsive websites that match developer quality for standard business needs. For 90% of small business requirements, AI delivers the same result at a fraction of the cost.

When should I actually hire a developer?

Hire a developer for complex custom functionality, web applications, large e-commerce stores (100+ products), or enterprise requirements. For standard business websites, portfolios, and small shops, AI builders are more cost-effective.

What if I need changes after the website is built?

With a developer, changes typically cost £50-£100/hour. With an AI builder, you can make unlimited changes yourself through the visual editor - for free. It's as easy as editing a document.