Websites are now an essential part of any organization. And as you think of making or redesigning your website, costs do come to mind. There is no such thing as a standard cost. What you spend depends on what you want and how you want it. Therefore, there are a number of questions or thoughts you need to consider before budgeting for your website.
Thoughts to ponder!
Old or new:
Are you creating a whole new website or do you just want to give a fresh look to your already existing website? The difference is that redesigning a website costs less. New websites cost more than redesigning.
User interface:
Interface design is the look and feel of a website. It involves the walk from the concept to the final design. Juggling through several options, the creativity of the designer comes to the forefront.
Images and graphics:
Images and graphics are the tricks to more viewers. They bring a second look. And images may cost from $10 to $100 depending on the image and you may have to allot accordingly.
Old or new:
Are you creating a whole new website or do you just want to give a fresh look to your already existing website? The difference is that redesigning a website costs less. New websites cost more than redesigning.
User interface:
Interface design is the look and feel of a website. It involves the walk from the concept to the final design. Juggling through several options, the creativity of the designer comes to the forefront.
Images and graphics:
Images and graphics are the tricks to more viewers. They bring a second look. And images may cost from $10 to $100 depending on the image and you may have to allot accordingly.
SEO friendly website:
Have you accounted for search engine optimization? It is currently the need of the hour and it has its rates too.
Contents of course:
Content management is a part of web designing. Some organizations have their own team for this and some require help. The website is made whole with its content. Website content needs to be attractive and accurate. People generally do not like long explanatory lines. Make sure your content matches the audience you are targeting. And accordingly, contents may cost about $50 per page. Sometimes more depending on the research involved.
Being Responsive:
Should your website also be mobile friendly? With more people accessing the web through their handsets, this is an important consideration. Mobile friendly websites are also a need and if it is part of your requirements, you may want to increase your budget by a minimum of 20%.
Maintenance again!
Maintenance of the website is an important part. Maintenance services are also available and are charged accordingly.
Icing on the cake!
Do you require multimedia elements like videos on your web page? To run that, there's more work involved. There are several other aspects such as branding, email marketing campaigns, social media optimization and so on. Each has its costs. Also, note that making a list of your requirements makes the job easier for the both.
Coming to costs…
There are basic costs one has to know.
1. Domain name costs you $10/year.
2. Hosting services may go up to a maximum of $100/year.
3. Developing your website can be somewhere between $250 to $500.
3. Website maintenance can be $500 or more per year.
4. Marketing the website can be up to $750/month and may go higher.
Know that these costs vary according to client requests.
Don't be overwhelmed
Yes, that is a lot to ponder over but know that web designing is a full time job and it can affect your business positively or negatively. A lot has to be considered and underestimating your budget for the website will be a serious error on your part.
Finally…
Websites have several aspects to it and each aspect comes at a price. A website cost may range from $1000 to a maximum of $10,000 depending on facts and circumstances. Know that a website development does not end the day it was created. Maintenance of the website and redesigning to accommodate new trends are part of the profile. Do you consider your website a serious part of your business? Then, you know what to do.
Thanks
Sankalp-Team
Have you accounted for search engine optimization? It is currently the need of the hour and it has its rates too.
Contents of course:
Content management is a part of web designing. Some organizations have their own team for this and some require help. The website is made whole with its content. Website content needs to be attractive and accurate. People generally do not like long explanatory lines. Make sure your content matches the audience you are targeting. And accordingly, contents may cost about $50 per page. Sometimes more depending on the research involved.
Being Responsive:
Should your website also be mobile friendly? With more people accessing the web through their handsets, this is an important consideration. Mobile friendly websites are also a need and if it is part of your requirements, you may want to increase your budget by a minimum of 20%.
Maintenance again!
Maintenance of the website is an important part. Maintenance services are also available and are charged accordingly.
Icing on the cake!
Do you require multimedia elements like videos on your web page? To run that, there's more work involved. There are several other aspects such as branding, email marketing campaigns, social media optimization and so on. Each has its costs. Also, note that making a list of your requirements makes the job easier for the both.
Coming to costs…
There are basic costs one has to know.
1. Domain name costs you $10/year.
2. Hosting services may go up to a maximum of $100/year.
3. Developing your website can be somewhere between $250 to $500.
3. Website maintenance can be $500 or more per year.
4. Marketing the website can be up to $750/month and may go higher.
Know that these costs vary according to client requests.
Don't be overwhelmed
Yes, that is a lot to ponder over but know that web designing is a full time job and it can affect your business positively or negatively. A lot has to be considered and underestimating your budget for the website will be a serious error on your part.
Finally…
Websites have several aspects to it and each aspect comes at a price. A website cost may range from $1000 to a maximum of $10,000 depending on facts and circumstances. Know that a website development does not end the day it was created. Maintenance of the website and redesigning to accommodate new trends are part of the profile. Do you consider your website a serious part of your business? Then, you know what to do.
Thanks
Sankalp-Team