How much does a website cost?
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Most people starting out on the internet
have no idea what a professionally designed
website will cost. The simple reason is that
it depends on what you need combined with
what you want to spend.
Consider this analogy: How much does a car
cost? There is no simple answer to this one
either because it depends on whether you
are discussing a Ford Escort or Chevrolet
Corvette. Also, do you want leather seats,
a sunroof, power windows and locks? With
each amenity comes an additional cost, right?
The cost of any particular website project
is dependent on a number of factors. Chief
among these are the following:
- The size of the site (in pages)
- The complexity of the site (levels of information)
- The amount of advanced functionality and
programming involved (database integration,
e.g.)
- The number and complexity of advanced features
on the site (motion graphics, automatically
updating information, etc.)
- The amount of content needed to be generated
by us
- The quality of the content (such as photographs)
and the amount of time required to make them
web-appropriate
- The amount of work involved organizing and
collating the information
LJg Website designers will work closely with
you to determine the appropriate needs for
your particular business or service and provide
a cost estimate based on your customized
website requirements.
The Website Cost Breakdown
There are five general costs associated with
a basic website:
- Registering a domain name
- Hosting for your site
- Design and layout for your website
- Search engine fees (optional, if applicable)
- Maintaining your website (updates and maintenance)
Note: If you want an online store, then you
also have to allow for: (1) Merchant Account
or Third Party Processor Fees, (2) Product
Updates and (3) Store Maintenance. |
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