Everyone asking for a website starts with the same question: how much? Online you'll find both "$300 websites" and "$3000 websites". What's the difference, and which one do you need? This article breaks down Baku's real 2026 market prices.
1. Price ranges (2026, Baku)
| Website type | Timeline | Price range | |---|---|---| | Landing (single page) | 1-2 weeks | $180-470 | | Corporate website | 2-4 weeks | $470-1470 | | Online store | 1-3 months | $1180-3530 | | Custom system (CRM, portal) | 1-4 months | from $1770 |
These are market averages. An exact price is only possible after requirements are clear — be cautious of anyone giving a "final price" without a brief.
2. Five factors affecting the price
1. Design: template or custom? Templates are cheap, but thousands of sites look identical. Custom design differentiates your brand and converts better.
2. Page count A 5-section landing and a 30-page corporate site are different jobs. Every page means design + code + testing.
3. Functionality There's a big gap between a simple contact form and online payments, user accounts and CRM integration. Write your feature list in advance.
4. Content readiness If your texts and images are ready, the job is 30-40% cheaper and faster. Otherwise copywriting and photography get added to the budget.
5. Support and warranty A contractor with 1 month of free post-launch support is not the same as one who disappears after payment. Put the warranty in the contract.
3. The hidden cost of a cheap website
A $180 template site looks tempting, but a year later the picture is this:
- Invisible on Google — no SEO foundation, needs a rebuild
- Slow on phones — half your visitors leave
- Impossible to edit — messy code, no support
Result: $180 + $1200 (rebuild) = wasted money and a lost year. A quality website works from day one.
4. Checklist before ordering
- [ ] Goal is clear: calls, sales, signups?
- [ ] You've reviewed 3 competitor sites and know what you like
- [ ] Texts and logo are ready (or budgeted)
- [ ] Domain name is chosen
- [ ] Payment is staged: advance + delivery (never 100% upfront)
Conclusion
The right question isn't "what's the cheapest website?" but "which website do I need, and what does it cost?" Match the solution to your need, and the site becomes an investment, not an expense.
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