How much should I pay for a website designer in Malaysia

In Malaysia, website pricing is honestly chaos.

You’ve probably seen prices like:

• RM300
• RM800
• RM2,500
• RM7,000
• RM20,000
• And some agencies even dare charge RM50,000+

So… what’s the real price of a proper website?

Why are some dirt cheap and some ridiculously expensive?

And more importantly, how much SHOULD you actually pay to avoid getting scammed or stuck with rubbish?

Let’s break it down without the fluff.

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1. RM0 – RM800: The “DIY or Shopee Special” category

This is the price range where most business owners get burned.

What you usually get:

❌ Drag-and-drop template
❌ Generic wording
❌ No SEO
❌ No maintenance
❌ Slow replies from the “designer”
❌ No strategy
❌ Zero conversion thinking
❌ No support after launch

You’re NOT paying for a real website.

You’re paying for someone to move blocks on a template.

Nothing more.

But website packages in this range still exist, though they are not recommended for businesses.

These packages are more suitable for:
– Students
– Temporary projects
– Short-term events

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2. RM1,000 – RM3,500: The “freelancer on a budget” range

Here you get someone who knows more than your typical fresh graudate, but still limited.

What’s usually included:

🟡 Decent layout
🟡 Some customisation
🟡 Basic on-page SEO setup
🟡 Limited revisions
🟡 No long-term maintenance

Great for simple small businesses.

But terrible if you want a website that actually ranks or generates leads.

Common result?

A website that “looks okay” but:

❌ Loads like a potato
❌ Never ranks on Google
❌ Has no strategy behind it

This is the "car you bought but never drive" tier.

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3. RM5,000 – RM15,000: The “proper agency work” range

This is where real work begins.

What you’re paying for:

✅ Professional design
✅ Brand alignment
✅ Persuasive copywriting
✅ SEO structure
✅ UI/UX planning
✅ Mobile-first design
✅ Proper testing
✅ Security setup
✅ Fast hosting configuration

This is the legit price range for SMEs, service providers, clinics, academies, and corporate websites.

BUT! Beware of agencies that charge RM10k for template work.

Price ≠ quality.

Always check the deliverables.

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4. RM20,000 – RM50,000+ are the “corporate & custom development” tier

This tier is NOT for typical business websites.

It’s for:

• Custom dashboards
• Heavy integrations
• LMS systems
• Multi-language corporate sites
• Advanced animations
• Enterprise security

If someone quotes RM20k for a standard business website…

They either don't really understand your needs, or you’re being robbed.

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5. Our approach - subscription model @ RM375/month

This is what we do at Schuah Solutions.

Instead of paying RM5k–RM15k upfront, you pay a monthly fee that includes everything.

What you get:

✅ Custom design
✅ SEO-optimised content
✅ Hosting
✅ Unlimited edits
✅ Security updates
✅ Monthly maintenance
✅ Google Business Profile optimisation
✅ Full support
✅ You own the website

This model is great for:

• SMEs
• Startups
• Growing businesses
• Owners who want ongoing support
• Anyone who doesn't want to be stuck with broken websites

Your website stays fresh, fast, and functional every month.

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So… how much should YOU pay?

Here’s the practical truth:

✅ If your website is part of your branding or your marketing engine, go with our subscription model at RM375/month or budget at least RM5k–RM15k.

Anything cheaper usually leads to:

❌ Ugly layouts
❌ Broken design
❌ Slow speed
❌ No Google ranking
❌ No support
❌ No maintenance
❌ Endless headaches

🟡 If you just need a placeholder → RM0–RM800 is fine.

🔥 If you need custom software → RM20k+ makes sense.

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Final advice

Don’t pay:

❌ Too cheap → You’ll redo everything later
❌ Too expensive → You may be paying for fluff
❌ One-time fee → Websites ALWAYS need updates

Pay for:

✔ SEO expertise
✔ Proper maintenance
✔ A support team
✔ Strategy, not just design
✔ A transparent pricing structure

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Want the safest and most predictable option?

🚀 At Schuah Solutions, RM375/month includes:

• A fully professional website
• SEO built in
• Hosting
• Maintenance
• Unlimited edits
• Security updates
• Monthly improvements
• Full support from our team

Fill out the form below to get a FREE website draft before paying anything.

See the quality first. Decide later.