Website Design Pricing
The one major factor that businesses consider before having a website created for their company is pricing. Everybody wants to know what it is going to cost. Web design companies charge anywhere from $200-$50,000 for a website. The important thing to discuss before jumping into a contract with a web developer is what you are expecting from your website, what added features or services you would like included.
Pricing is determined by many factors:
- Is your site going to be static or dynamic?
- Is your site going to be an e-commerce site?
- Is flash involved?
- Is search engine optimization involved?
- Is internet maketing involved?
- Does it include a Content Management System?
- Does it include a database?
All of these can add to the cost of your website, and every web developer charges a different price for each service/product. Why is there such a difference in pricing between the developer that works for himself, or the large web development companies? The amount that any developer charges for their products/services depend on how much that developer's overhead cost of doing business is, how busy the developer is, and how efficient the web developer is. So, how do you figure out which web developer is best for your business?
- Determine your price range.
- Create a plan for your website - more information.
- Look at previous work done by the web designer.
- Ask previous clients about the web designer.
- Does the web designer's website look professional?
Features included in all packages:
- Google Analytics - User Friendly statistics for your website*
- Google Sitemap - XML sitemap that details the importance of your pages, and how often they are updated.
- Add business address to Google Maps - Post your services, hours of business, contact information, and coupons*
- Site submission to Google, Yahoo, and MSN
- Setup of E-mail accounts
- Professional Graphic Design
*You must have an account with Google to view/edit your business details.
| Informational Website Design | E-Commerce Website Design | Content Management System | Website Maintenance |
| Custom Layout Search Engine Friendly Design Professional Graphic Design Backup Protection 5 page site starts at $250 Free maintenance for 1 month |
Custom Layout Multiple Shopping Cart possibilities Search Engine Friendly Design Professional Graphic Design Backup Protection Free maintenance for 1 month |
WYSIWYG HTML editor Add/Remove images Add/Edit/Remove pages Add/Edit/Remove products Custom functionalities Edit your own website! |
Content Management Image Adjustments Navigation Adjustments Additional Pages Additional Products Updates within 48 hours |
| Starting: $250 Additional Pricing: $50/hr |
Starting: $500 Pricing: $60/hr |
Pricing: $750 Custom Additions: $50/hr |
Informational: $50/hr or $1,500/year E-Commerce: $60/hr or $2,000/year |
| Professional Graphic Design | Flash Development | Internet Marketing | E-Newsletters |
| Logo Design Business Cards Website Mockup Design E-Newsletter Design Corporate Identity |
Interactive Flash Banners Interactive Portfolios Custom Applications Flash Intros & Splash Pages Dynamic Flash for easy updates |
Google Adwords Media Relations/PR Online Sales Promotions E-mail Marketing Affiliate Marketing Programs Pay Per Click |
E-Newsletter Layout Design Template Development XHTML & CSS Management & Statistics Multiple Campaign Programs Consulting |
| Pricing: $50/hr | Pricing: $125/hr | Starting: $150/month | Starting: $300 Pricing: $50/hr |