Sitefyd US · Insights
Web Design Cost Estimates, Breakdown
A real US web design quote has 8–12 line items. Here's what each one costs and why.
By the Sitefyd US editorial team·Updated July 2026
Typical line items
- Discovery + strategy: 10–15% of total.
- UX architecture (sitemap, wireframes): 10–15%.
- Visual design: 25–30%.
- Development: 25–30%.
- Content production (copy + media): 10–20%.
- QA + launch: 5–10%.
- Project management: 8–12% of all other items.
Common hidden costs
- Stock photography licenses ($200–$2,000).
- Third-party integrations (CRM, payment, ERP).
- Hosting setup and DNS migration.
- Post-launch fix window beyond the included 30 days.