{"id":4554,"date":"2021-08-02T15:44:47","date_gmt":"2021-08-02T13:44:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/?p=4554"},"modified":"2022-02-15T18:34:37","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T16:34:37","slug":"how-much-does-a-website-cost-for-a-small-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com/blog\/how-much-does-a-website-cost-for-a-small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does it Cost to Make a Website?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re starting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/business\/\">your own business<\/a>, there are lots of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upfront costs to think about<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Most of them are straightforward\u2014office space, incorporation fees, and insurance, and even paper clips typically come with pretty clear price tags. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it can be hard to nail down just how much a new website will cost, even though it\u2019s one of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/blog\/why-does-your-business-need-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the most important tools a small business can have<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Design firms and developers rarely advertise a flat rate for a website, because each project is different. If you do your own research online, you\u2019ll see articles estimating the cost at anywhere from a thousand dollars to tens of thousands of dollars in developer and design fees, not to mention added costs of domains, hosting, SEO consulting, logos and branding, marketing, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s pretty amazing that the myth of the multi-thousand dollar website has persisted, since there are so many affordable options out there that will set you back less than $200 a year, and are actually easier and faster to use. In this post, we\u2019ll talk about how much a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/free\/\">website<\/a> should really cost you (hint: it\u2019s much less than you probably think).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center post-cta has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0111f410 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bring your business online with Jimdo.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17124a9a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a data-tracking=\"post_cta_create_website_signup\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/register.jimdo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DIY websites are getting cheaper and easier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s travel back in time 10 years. Or even five years. Back then, it was totally normal to pay an agency big bucks to build even a simple website. Most people don\u2019t know how to code or design themselves, so of course, you\u2019d need a pro to do it for you, right? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or you could go the cheaper DIY route, but it would be a painstaking process with mediocre results. By the time you were done, you probably wished you hired a professional in the first place. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, times have changed. DIY <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/website-builder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website builders<\/a> have become easier to use, and they deliver better results than ever. Best of all, they typically cost a low monthly fee that\u2019s less than what you\u2019d pay to go to lunch. Not bad for a service that can single-handedly put your business on the map. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why are professionally designed websites so expensive?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, it\u2019s important to note that many web designers and developers do really wonderful work. For some complex websites that require a lot of customization, it helps to have a professional in your corner, and it can be worth the money. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The costs make less and less sense, though, when you start talking about an \u201caverage\u201d website. Most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/local-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">small business websites <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">only need a few pages of information<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And as we all know, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ai.googleblog.com\/2012\/08\/users-love-simple-and-familiar-designs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">simple design is actually the most effective<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Putting all of these factors together, you can see that in most cases, a DIY website builder is the best and most affordable option. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet many small businesses have paid thousands of dollars for a professionally-designed website that isn\u2019t much different from what they could have created themselves with an online website builder. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/digital.com\/blog\/how-much-does-website-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital.com estimates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that a basic informational website with very little customization, fewer than 20 pages, a couple of stock photos, and \u201cno unique functionality\u201d will set you back $2,000-$8,000 if done professionally\u2026.which is pretty amazing since you can get the exact same thing with a DIY website builder for less than a tenth of that cost. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do people keep paying that amount of money when there are cheaper options available? Lots of entrepreneurs think they don\u2019t have the time, or think they might need to learn new coding skills or think the results might not be very <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/blog\/build-a-website-customers-will-trust\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professional or trustworthy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if they do it themselves. \u201cI don\u2019t know a thing about web design,\u201d you might hear them say. There are also a lot of agencies out there who try to make website building and design sound more complicated than it is, so that you think you can\u2019t do it yourself and that you need to hire a pro. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does a DIY website cost, and what does it include?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plans and packages vary by website builder, but you will typically pay $10-$50\/mo to use the service. The nice thing is that this cost usually includes a custom domain, hosting, security, support, and other things that would cost extra if you hired a design agency. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jimdo website plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> start at less than $10\/mo, with additional premium options for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/online-store\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online stores<\/a> and advanced websites.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center post-cta has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0111f410 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bring your business online with Jimdo.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17124a9a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a data-tracking=\"post_cta_create_website_signup\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/register.jimdo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What kinds of websites are there? What&#8217;s the cost and effort?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The kind of website you choose will determine how much it costs and the level of effort involved. You might only need a very simple online presence for your business. With just a few pages, this can be a relatively inexpensive and quick website to put together. An online store that integrates different product pages, shipping and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/addon\/legal-text-generator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">up-to-date legal information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is going to require a bit more time to set up. That\u2019s not to say making a website has to be complicated. But knowing what kind of website you want will help you figure out the work that lies ahead of you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important types of websites to know<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many different kinds of websites out there it can be hard to know where to start if you are creating one for the first time. Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve put together a list of the important. Here are some of the most popular websites for first-time website builders:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These days just about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/blog\/why-does-your-business-need-website\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">every business is expected to have a website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Not only does it help potential customers, partners or investors find your business and learn more about it, it adds an important degree of legitimacy and trust.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as a corporate website, this is a website that represents your business. It should promote your brand and explain what products or services your business offers. A business website also contains practical information such as your contact details and company history.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Level of effort<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Medium<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Jimdo plans for business websites start at $15 per month<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/online-store\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online store<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as an eCommerce website, this is a website where people can buy products or services directly from your business. A successful online store will reflect your business brand, be easy to navigate, and simple to use. Customers should be able to filter products by categories, enter payment information and select their preferred shipping method, for example.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When creating an online store, it\u2019s important to consider how you want to set up your product pages (this includes both the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/blog\/product-photography-with-diy-light-box\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">product images<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/blog\/how-to-write-good-product-descriptions-for-online-store\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">product descriptions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and what kind of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/addon\/legal-text-generator\/\">legal disclaimers<\/a> you might need.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Level of effort<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: High<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Jimdo plans for online stores start at $15 per month<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/how-to-blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blog<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A blog is a website that\u2019s regularly updated with articles, photos and videos. More akin to a magazine, it is often focused on a specific topic and can be simple in design. That\u2019s why the cost is low (in many cases you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/how-to-blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create a blog for free<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, the most successful blogs always need new content, so there can be some effort involved in writing fresh posts on a regular basis.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you run a small business or are self-employed, blogs can also be an important tool for building visibility. Companies large and small use blogs for marketing purposes. A blog that offers useful and interesting content focused on the same topics as your business will help attract new visitors (and even potential customers). It builds credibility and keeps your audience engaged.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Level of effort<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Medium<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: With Jimdo you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/how-to-blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create a blog for free<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landing page<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A l<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/blog\/how-to-create-effective-landing-pages\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anding page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a single website page that\u2019s used for marketing purposes. Visitors who \u201cland\u201d on this kind of website will be shown a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/blog\/create-better-calls-to-action\/\">call to action<\/a> (CTA) that invites them to do something very specific, e.g. sign up for a newsletter or redeem a coupon. A landing page is supposed to be simple and to the point. It helps \u201cfunnel\u201d a user on a very specific customer journey. Oftentimes businesses will have many landing pages, each designed around a specific marketing campaign or product.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Level of effort<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Low<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Jimdo\u2019s basic website plans start at $9 per month<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center post-cta has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0111f410 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bring your business online with Jimdo.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17124a9a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a data-tracking=\"post_cta_create_website_signup\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/register.jimdo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other website types that are good to know:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are some of the other most popular types of websites. They are more specific to a particular industry or topic.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/portfolio\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portfolio website<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A portfolio website is designed to show examples of your work. These websites are an important <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/blog\/20-online-tools-for-every-freelancer\/\">tool for freelancers<\/a> and creative professionals such as designers to showcase the services they provide. A portfolio website is simpler than a business website because it\u2019s designed specifically for hosting work samples. Because they are visually-focused, there is often less text and fewer pages, which means they are easier for you to create.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/music\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music website<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A music website is a website that features and promotes the work of individual musicians or bands. In addition to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/blog\/best-places-to-upload-your-music-online-free\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">promoting the music<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> itself, this kind of website also showcases your brand, helps you book events and provides informative content such as bios or photos. A music website also gives you the option of setting up a store to sell your merchandise (think albums and swag).&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/coaching\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coaching website<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coaching websites help coaches share their knowledge and expertise. A good coaching website will allow visitors to directly purchase products or book sessions, for example. They also contain important information such as \u201ccontact\u201d and \u201cabout\u201d sections. These kinds of websites fill an important marketing role as the online \u201cstorefront\u201d for your coaching business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/photography\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photography website<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being an expert in photography doesn\u2019t always translate to web design skills. Luckily, setting up a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/blog\/examples-of-photography-websites\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">photography website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be pretty straightforward. At its core, a photography website is a demonstration of the work you do\u2013much like a portfolio website. It tells future clients what they can expect and establishes your brand. The photographs are at the forefront, which is why <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/blog\/choose-images-website\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">choosing the right images for your website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is so important.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/wedding\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wedding website<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Websites are an increasingly important part of the wedding process these days. Wedding websites contain important resources for guests, including schedules, transportation information, dress code, and the registry. They often also include heartwarming details about the bride and groom and spaces for guests to send their well wishes. Wedding websites can serve as a networking resource for attendees, with details about activities in the area for those traveling from out of town. They also allow guests to RSVP to the big day through the contact form.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/resume\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resume website<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal websites for job seekers\u2013often called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/blog\/resume-website-that-employers-love\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resume websites<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013are a vital tool for staying competitive in the job market. These resume websites showcase your strengths, work experience, and career highlights to hiring managers. They can often be as simple as a single web page, containing your resume and contact information. In a more expanded form, resume websites can include your work portfolio, testimonials or press coverage, photographs and other biographical details, and links to your social media profiles.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">But what if I have no technical or design skills? Isn\u2019t it worth it to pay a pro to do this?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional designers can build great websites. The problem is after they\u2019re done, you\u2019re on your own. If you don\u2019t know how to do any of the behind-the-scenes stuff on your website, you\u2019ll be at the mercy of an agency or pro with a high hourly rate every time you want to change your hours or update your information. That\u2019s not a sustainable option in the long run. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why the best way to tackle a small business website is to do it yourself. That way you learn the system and you\u2019re empowered to make any changes you need yourself, without anyone else acting as a gatekeeper. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s even better is that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an AI-driven <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimdo.com\/website\/how-to-create\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website builder like Jimdo<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> takes a lot of the guesswork out of the design and building stages. When you sign up, it will guide you through some questions and essentially build the website for you based on what you need and what your industry is\u2014and it will do this all in just a few minutes. No weeks of meetings and back-and-forth with an agency.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting and running a small business includes a lot of intimidating up-front costs. But building a website shouldn\u2019t have to be one of those. If you\u2019re considering spending thousands of dollars on a custom-built site, we hope we\u2019ve convinced you to reconsider and explore a DIY option first. A website builder like Jimdo will deliver a beautiful, professional-looking design with all the pieces you need, for substantially less money. And you will love the results. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center post-cta has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0111f410 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bring your business online with Jimdo.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17124a9a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a data-tracking=\"post_cta_create_website_signup\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/register.jimdo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs about website costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1627908779109\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How much does a website cost?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">An average website with just a few pages of information can be created with a DIY website builder for as little as $10-$20 a month. 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