How much does a website cost?
The cost depends on its size and complexity, and the range of services you need. Our custom-designed websites range from $7,500 to $50,000 (USD). To provide an accurate price we need to work with you to define your project scope. For most projects we offer fixed-rate pricing. If the cost of your “wish list” exceeds your budget we’re happy to develop your project in phases. The one thing we won’t do is compromise on quality. If you’d like a proposal, please contact us or request our Website Planning Guide. The information you provide will help us tailor a proposal to your specific needs.
Websites can vary in complexity and pricing depends on the size of the site, and the site’s functionality. To be honest, I will probably not be the lowest bid you receive. If you just want to get your site out the door for the lowest price without regard for quality, you should probably look elsewhere. I am passionate about creating the best solution and I take the time to do things the right way, using all the current techniques to make sure your web presence represents your company in the best light. If you can appreciate the value of custom thoughtful website design, hopefully we can work together. A custom small to medium sized business website with somewhere between 4 – 6 pages, and page titles along the lines of “Home,” “About Us,” “Services,” and “Contact,” will start around $2,000. For added features such as a CMS (content management system), eCommerce, message boards, or secure login areas, the price will be higher. I encourage you to use my convenient Request A Website Design
Professional Websites vary in price according to different criteria, some of which are size, database, functionality, programming and other development variables. Many sites require additional programming outside of standard HTML; such as flash, complex forms, content and graphics. We recommend that you get in writing all of the costs associated with the pre-development (website creation) and post-development (additions and maintenance). Expect to pay anywhere from $2,500.00 to $4,500.00 for the creation of a Professional Website – sometimes more depending on your needs. Please see what one website developer recently blogged. Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.
It all comes down to what kind of website you want. There are two kinds of websites: static website and dynamic website. If you would like an online presence as a means of providing additional information about you and/or your existing business, then you need a static website. If you plan to gather email addresses, have forms completed by visitors with the results emailed to you and/or collected onto a database on the server, then a dynamic, “database-driven” website is a must. Generally, a static website costs less to design, develop, deliver and host than a dynamic website which brings together several underlying technologies.
The cost of a website is determined by your individual needs, the size, complexity, and the features you would like to have. The price of a typical 5-10 page information-only website differs greatly from a large e-commerce enabled website selling hundreds of products. In general, the larger and more experienced the design team is, the higher their rates are. Some large design firms don’t take on a project for less than $10,000. You will find others who will do it for a few hundred dollars. Unless you are a Fortune 500 company or at the other end of the spectrum and on a really tight budget, we don’t recommend either. The former is too exorbitant for most, and if you go for the latter, you may end up with a fresh-faced college kid who is looking for experience. Sometimes the old adage is true– you really do get what you pay for. Our design services are ideal for small-to-medium sized businesses who are looking for professional, high-quality websites that won’t break the bank. Most of o
