If you want to get a website built, the cost ranges from free or monthly plans to corporate projects of 45,000 TL and up, depending on your needs. The way to find the right budget is to clarify your goal first: do you want exposure, sales, appointments, or brand trust? Once the goal is clear, both the model and the budget take shape on their own. In this guide, we cover cost ranges, the step-by-step process, how to choose a model, and common mistakes.
Website Cost (2026)
| Need | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-made site / SaaS | 500 – 3,000 TL per month | A fast, low-risk start |
| Small business / business card site | 8,000 – 20,000 TL | Local shops, freelancers, local services |
| Corporate website | 15,000 – 45,000 TL | SMEs, manufacturers, service companies |
| E-commerce | 25,000 TL and up | Businesses that sell products |
Step-by-Step Website Building Process
- Goal and content plan: What will the site be for, which pages will it have, and what do you want visitors to do (call, fill out a form, buy)?
- Choose a model: Agency, freelancer, or ready-made site/SaaS. (We compare them below.)
- Domain and brand: Always register the domain in your own name, and connect your email to the same domain.
- Design and content: A template or custom design, plus copy and images. Content is the most common cause of delays, so start early.
- Technical setup: Speed, SSL, technical SEO, KVKK/cookie compliance, analytics.
- Launch and measurement: Don't go live until Google Analytics 4, Search Console, and conversion tracking are set up.
- Maintenance and growth: Regular content, updates, and backups.
Agency, Freelancer, or Ready-Made Site?
| Option | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Agency | Team, strategy, industry experience | Higher cost, commitment |
| Freelancer | Affordable, direct communication | Continuity risk, dependence on one person |
| Ready-made site / SaaS | Fast, fixed cost, zero technical burden | Limited customization |
What Your Contract Must Include
- The domain and all accounts must be in your name
- Source code and access credentials will be handed over to you
- Scope: number of pages, content, number of revisions
- Hosting/license renewal prices
- Delivery time and what happens if it's late
- Maintenance scope and monthly fee
How Long Does It Take to Build a Website?
It takes 1–7 days on ready-made site platforms, 2–6 weeks with a freelancer, and 4–10 weeks for agency projects. The most common cause of delay is late delivery of content (copy, logo, images). Preparing your content in parallel with the process speeds up delivery significantly.
Common Mistakes
- Looking only at the setup price and ignoring maintenance and hosting renewals
- Saying "we'll sort out the content later" and stalling the project for months
- Not having source code and access credentials in the contract (if you part ways, your site is held hostage)
- Neglecting SEO, mobile compatibility, and speed
- Letting the agency register the domain in its own name
How Much Should You Budget?
A website is not an expense; it's a sales channel. The measure of success shouldn't be "how many TL" but "how many customers it brings in each month." A 30,000 TL site that brings in 2 extra customers a month is far cheaper than a 5,000 TL site that brings in none. We cover the 12 factors that determine cost and the 3-year total cost of ownership (TCO) calculation in detail in our website pricing guide. If you want a fast, predictable start, check out our website plans.
