Short answer
A useful estimate starts with the business task, not the number of screens.
What you are really paying for
A website budget covers more than visual design. Research, structure, copy, responsive layouts, development, analytics, testing and launch all affect whether the final product can do its job.
Two websites with the same page count can have very different complexity. A simple company site and a catalogue with filters, integrations and several languages should not be estimated in the same way.
Useful starting prices
At Harris Media, small business websites start from 160,000 ₸, landing pages from 160,000 ₸, corporate websites from 210,000 ₸ and online stores from 450,000 ₸.
The final estimate is confirmed after a brief. This protects the client from vague extras and gives both sides a clear scope, timeline and list of deliverables.
How to keep the budget under control
Prioritise the pages and functions needed for launch. Content, integrations and secondary sections can be scheduled in stages if they do not block sales or enquiries.
Ask for a written scope, payment stages and acceptance criteria. A low starting quote can become expensive when important work is excluded.
A useful next check
- Can the right customer recognise the offer in the first screen?
- Are price, timing and scope explained clearly enough to qualify an enquiry?
- Do forms, phone links and WhatsApp work on a real mobile device?
- Is there evidence behind the main claims?
- Can search systems access a complete, stable page?
