You’ve decided you need a website for your business in the Netherlands. Maybe you’re an expat who just started a company, or an international business expanding to the Dutch market. Either way, you’re looking for someone who can build you a professional website — and you’d like to know what to expect. This guide walks you through the process.
What kind of website do you need?
Before talking to anyone, it helps to be clear on what you actually need. The most common types for businesses:
- Business website (5–10 pages): Home, About, Services, Contact — your digital business card. Most common for freelancers and SMEs.
- Blog or content site: Regular articles to build authority and improve search engine visibility.
- Online shop (webshop): WooCommerce or Shopify, depending on the number of products and complexity.
- Portfolio site: Showcasing work visually — relevant for designers, photographers, makers.
What does a website cost in the Netherlands?
Prices vary widely, but here are realistic ranges for 2026:
- Simple business website (freelancer-built): €1,500 – €3,500
- Extended website with blog (10–20 pages): €3,000 – €6,000
- Webshop (standard WooCommerce): €4,000 – €10,000
- Custom platform or complex application: €10,000+
These are one-time build costs. Add to that: hosting (€5–€15/month), domain name (€10–€20/year), and any ongoing maintenance or updates.
How long does it take?
A straightforward business website typically takes 4–8 weeks from first conversation to going live. The timeline depends heavily on how quickly you provide feedback and content (texts, images, logo). Delays on the client side are the most common reason projects take longer than expected.
How do you find the right person?
In the Netherlands, you have several options:
- Web agencies: larger teams, higher prices, more overhead, less personal contact
- Freelance web developers: direct contact, more flexibility, usually better value for money
- Platforms like Fiverr: cheap, but the quality and communication are unpredictable
Look for someone who shows their work, communicates clearly and speaks your language — literally. If you prefer to work in English or German, make sure the developer can accommodate that.
What I offer
I’m Stéphan de Lange, a freelance web developer based in Amsterdam. I build WordPress websites using Elementor — professional, fast-loading, easy to manage yourself after delivery. I work in Dutch, English and German, which makes collaboration straightforward for international clients.
Want to discuss your website project? Get in touch — I’m happy to give you an honest assessment of what you need and what it will cost.
