A website redesign typically costs about the same as a new build of similar size, because most of the work (design, pages, testing) is redone: often $900 to $5,000 for small business WordPress sites, more for shops and complex sites. A “refresh” that keeps structure and content but updates design and speed costs less. Cost depends on page count, content work, features, and how much of the old site can be reused.
- Full redesign is close to a new build in effort.
- A refresh (design, speed, mobile) can cost much less.
- Content rewriting and migration add significant cost.
- Protect SEO: URLs, redirects, metadata.
- Ask for a written scope and line-item quote.
What affects redesign cost?
| Factor | Lower cost | Higher cost |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Refresh of key pages | Full redesign, new structure |
| Pages | 5 to 10 | 30 or more |
| Content | Reused | Rewritten, new photos |
| Features | Forms, blog | Shop, booking, memberships, integrations |
| Migration | Same platform | Platform change (Wix, Divi to Elementor) |
| SEO care | Same URLs | Many URL changes and redirects |
Ranges in this post are typical market estimates, not quotes.
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Refresh or full redesign?
Picture a law firm whose site structure and content are fine, but the design looks dated and it is slow on phones. A refresh (new design system, rebuilt key templates, speed fixes) costs a fraction of a redesign and keeps SEO stable. A redesign makes sense when the structure no longer fits the business, the site is unmanageable, or a rebrand changes everything. See signs you need a redesign.
How do you get an accurate quote?
- List pages to keep, drop and add.
- Say who writes content and supplies photos.
- List features and integrations.
- Share analytics: top pages and what must not lose traffic.
- Ask for line items and what is excluded.
Use the website cost calculator for a first estimate, and compare with what a WordPress website costs.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a website redesign cost?
Often similar to a new build of the same size, commonly $900 to $5,000 for small business WordPress sites.
Is a website refresh cheaper than a redesign?
Yes. Updating design, speed and mobile while keeping structure costs much less.
Will a redesign hurt my SEO?
Not if URLs, metadata and content are preserved or redirected properly.
How do I get an accurate redesign quote?
Provide page lists, content responsibilities, features, analytics and ask for line items.
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