How much does a website cost?There are many solutions available today for getting a website for your business or organisation. These can range from free sites that you create yourself, to complicated multi-page database powered sites that can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to get up & running. Unfortunately there is no 'standard' across the web development industry that dictates how much a website should cost, or what you will receive for your money. Avoid the cheap & nastyWith so many free options out there, you may ask 'what's the point of using a professional?' Ultimately, if you want a quality website that looks great, is original, consistent with your organisation's branding, AND works well, then you will have to pay for it. There are so many factors that work together to make a website successful - some of which you may not even be aware of, or more importantly, have control over if you use a free website tool. You will save yourself time, money and stress in the long run if you leave the details up to a reputable company such as Design Sense Graphics & Web. What is involved in creating a website?To understand the true value of a website, it's important for you to have an idea of what's involved. Here at Design Sense Graphics & Web, we provide a very thorough web development service, and our attention to detail guarantees that you are getting your money's worth. Here's a brief overview of the website production process:
Hopefully you have more of an idea now of the amount of work involved in creating a quality website - and what we've outlined here is only the bare minimum! We also offer ongoing support and advice after the launch of your website and will work with you to make sure your website grows with you. Websites are a valuable toolAnother thing to consider when thinking about the value of a website is the multitude of benefits that come from having an online presence for your business. Essentially you are opening yourself up to a much larger 'pool' from which you can draw customers; yet another reason to make sure your website is done right. A Website to stand the test of timeOnce your website has been developed by Design Sense, you will never need to pay the initial setup cost again. You then have the core of your website and Content Management System (where applicable) which can be updated and revamped any number of times as your business grows, at a fraction of the cost. A website to suit your budgetUltimately, there is no simple answer to the question we proposed at the beginning of this article. Every website is different and as such we would like to steer away from providing any set figures. We can, however guarantee that we will always provide fair and competitive prices, along with a quality product and great service. At Design Sense Graphics & Web we can find a solution to suit any budget. |
We often have clients asking us to compare our quotes with others they have received for websites built using different open-source CMS platforms. However this is like asking us to compare apples with oranges. There are a few key differences between what we offer for CMS and the free solutions out there. For the purposes of this article, we are using Wordpress as the main comparison.
Web forms can be used on websites in many different ways and can be a great tool for gathering data or allowing your customers to make contact with you. However, including a web form on your site can open you up to receiving unwanted spam.