The True Cost of a "Cheap" Website (Full Breakdown)
That £500 website is actually costing you thousands. Here's the maths behind why cheap websites are the most expensive choice.
The Tempting Offer
"£500 for a complete website. 5 pages. Logo included. Delivered in 2 weeks."
Six months later, you have regrets.
What "Cheap" Actually Costs
The Hidden Costs Nobody Mentions
Lost Revenue from Poor Conversion - Cheap sites convert at 0.5-1%. Professional sites convert at 2-5%+. On 1,000 monthly visitors, that's £24,000/year difference.
SEO Invisibility - Cheap websites rarely rank. You pay for every visitor through ads.
Security Vulnerabilities - Average breach cost for small business: £15,000-35,000.
Ongoing Fixes - Each small fix: £50-200. Over a year: £1,000-3,000 in patches.
The Eventual Rebuild - 90% of cheap websites need complete rebuilds within 18-24 months.
The Real Total
| Cost | Amount | |------|--------| | Initial website | £500 | | Lost revenue (12 months) | £24,000 | | Additional paid ads | £3,000 | | Fixes and patches | £1,500 | | Security incident (30% probability) | £6,000 | | Total First Year Cost | £35,000 |
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