The four common website tiers
Most Nigerian agencies group projects into a few tiers. The labels vary, but the scope usually looks like this:
- Starter or profile site: 3–5 pages, a template-based design and a contact form. Good for new businesses.
- Business website: 6–15 pages, custom design, a blog, WhatsApp integration and basic SEO.
- Ecommerce website: product catalogue, cart, Paystack or Flutterwave checkout, order management.
- Custom web application: logins, dashboards, bookings, integrations and custom workflows.
Costs beyond the build
Budget yearly for domain renewal (.com or .com.ng), hosting, SSL, email accounts and maintenance. Ask whether these are included in the quote or billed separately.
Content is often the hidden cost. Professional copywriting and product photography make a big difference to sales and search rankings.
How to get an accurate quote
Share a list of the pages you need, websites you like, the features you need (payments, bookings, logins) and your deadline. A good agency will reply with an itemised quote, not just one number.
Frequently asked
Is a cheap template website enough?
For a brand-new business, it can be. As you grow, a custom, fast and SEO-ready website usually pays for itself through more enquiries.
Do I pay monthly or once?
The build is usually a one-off project fee. Hosting, maintenance and SEO are recurring costs.
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