What a Website Actually Costs in the Okanagan (2026)

I get asked this question every week: "How much should a website cost?" The answer depends on what you need, but I'll give you honest numbers.

Landing Page: $300-$500 (3-5 hours) A single-page site with your business info, services, and a contact form. Perfect for tradespeople, consultants, or anyone who just needs a professional online presence. Deployed on Vercel with a custom domain.

Business Website: $500-$800 (5-8 hours) Multiple pages — home, about, services, contact. SEO-optimized with proper metadata. Great for restaurants, shops, and service businesses. This is what most Okanagan businesses need.

Web Application: $800-$1,500+ (8-15 hours) Something with user accounts, a dashboard, database, or custom business logic. Booking systems, inventory tools, client portals. The price depends entirely on complexity.

Why are agencies so much more expensive? Agencies in Kelowna and Vancouver charge $5,000-$15,000 for what I build in 8 hours. They're paying for office space, account managers, project managers, designers, and developers. You're not paying for better code — you're paying for their overhead.

Why am I cheaper than most freelancers? This is my side gig, not my primary income. I have no overhead, no employees, and no pressure to inflate quotes. I use efficient tools (Next.js, Tailwind, component libraries) that let me build fast without cutting corners.

The hidden costs to watch for: - Domain: $15-20/year (you pay this regardless) - Hosting: $0-20/month (Vercel free tier covers most sites) - SSL: Free (included with Vercel) - Maintenance: $100/hr as needed (most sites need very little)

Bottom line: A professional, modern website for your Okanagan business should cost $300-$800. If someone quotes you $5,000 for a 5-page business site, they're charging for their overhead, not your website.