The cost of running a website can be broken into 3 main elements: the domain, hosting, and the way to make the website.
A domain is the unique web address that visitors can type into the browser to find your website, e.g. www.website.com. A domain name is typically a yearly cost, ranging from around $20/year and up. Domains from Website.com range from $5.66/year.
Website hosting allows your website files to be stored and seen on the internet. This is typically a monthly ongoing cost, usually around $14.99/month and up. With Website.com, web hosting is included with our website builder! Your web content will be stored on our secure servers located in Vancouver, Canada.
The website platform used to create a website is another factor of your website cost. The cost of making a website varies depending on whether you choose a DIY approach, or hire a web designer or developer. Hiring a web expert can be a significant expense that generally requires an initial design cost and an ongoing maintenance fee.
With Website.com premium plans, everything is included to create your website, including a professional domain name for 1 year, web hosting to host your content, and a website builder with easy tools to create your site, sell products, reach international audiences, and market your online presence.
Premium plans range from $4/month (promo price for the first year), which is an extremely cost effective way to own a professional website.