Guides

The same numbers as our homepage FAQs, on URLs answer engines can cite.

• How much does a website cost in the UK?

  UK website costs in 2026: WordPress brochure sites from £1,200 + VAT, Shopify from £2,000 + VAT, custom apps from £8,000 + VAT. What is included and excluded.

• How long does a website take to build?

  Brochure sites typically take four to six weeks, e-commerce six to ten, custom applications longer. Content and feedback on your side are the usual delay.

• How much does a Shopify store cost in the UK?

  UK Shopify costs in 2026: starter stores from £2,000 + VAT, growth builds around £4,500 + VAT, Plus migrations from £9,000 + VAT, plus Shopify’s own fees.

• Do I own the website and the accounts afterwards?

  Yes. Code, domain, hosting, Google Ads, Analytics and Search Console should be in your name. Octa Tech House transfers them at handover — no lock-in.