How Much Does a Website Cost? Research by WebpageFX Full Service Internet Marketing Company http://www.webpagefx.com/
How Much Does A Website Cost in 2013-2014?
Dec 14, 2014
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As the web design marketplace continues to evolve and change, this document looks at the current cost of designing a modern website and answers the question how much should a website cost in today's marketplace.
As the web design marketplace continues to evolve and change, this document looks at the current cost of designing a modern website and answers the question how much should a website cost in today's marketplace.
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How Much Does a Website Cost?
Research by WebpageFXFull Service Internet Marketing Company
http://www.webpagefx.com/
AGENDA
Introduction
History
Responsive Sites & Competition
Breakdown of Site Components4
Site Examples
3
2
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5
THE BIG QUESTION
How Much Does a Website Cost?
Frequently asked, Rarely answered!
WHAT WE DID FOR THIS ARTICLE
WebpageFX team of
• web designers
• developers
• marketing specialists
Important Factors
• historical costs
• design components
• current web features/costs
Examined:
HISTORY OF WEBSITE COSTS
Time Period Expected Cost
• 1995 - 1997 • 7,500 to $12,000
• 1998 - 2000 • 6,000 to $10,000
• 2001 - 2004 • $2,500 to $4,500
• 2005- 2009 • $2,000 to $7,500
• 2010 - 2012 • $2,500 to $8,500
• 2013 • 2,000 to $10,000
Small Business WebsiteLess than 25 employees in a small city
15 page site, web hosting, email, domain, aesthetic quality 7/10
RESPONSIVE WEBSITE DESIGN
Graphic by mobile.smashingmagazine.com
232+ possible screen sizes
RESPONSIVE WEBSITE DESIGN
Graphic by masterthenewnet.com
Better Design, Functionality, User Experience, ROI
Responsive design - 20% price increase
COMPETITION
Growing competition drives prices down 10%• Last decade: 10x more competitors in web market
• Jobs for web developers: expected 22% increase in 2020
Photo: www.stevewiens.com
FREE WEB TOOLS
Free Tools•CoffeeCup Free HTML Editor, Notepad++, Firebug, GIMP
FREE WEB TOOLS
Advantages
• Free/low cost
• Do-it-yourself
• Change whenever
you want
Disadvantages
• Low quality
• No unique identity
• Use a template many
others have used
• No branding
• Less traffic
COST CALCULATOR
WebpageFX developed a website cost calculator
DESIGNING YOUR SITE
To Stand Out from the Crowd
• Better content
• Flash designs
• Online videos
• Interactive applications
BREAKDOWN OF SITE COMPONENTS
Domain Name
• Online Fingerprint
• Specific to You
• Register Annually
• Online Identity
• Establishes Credibility
COST: $9/year
BREAKDOWN OF SITE COMPONENTS
Hosting
• Allows your website to be online
• Web host provides space on server
• Quality affects loading time, tech support, future expansions
COST: $75 to 200/year
Image by bestfloridawebdesign.com
BREAKDOWN OF SITE COMPONENTS
Web Design and Graphics Development Time
• Amount of time to build site
• Design, layout, colors, fonts, text
• Extremely important: attract or repel visitors
COST: 60 to 150 hours (based on 15 page website)
BREAKDOWN OF SITE COMPONENTS
Site Maintenance
• Updating and Managing website once online
• Ensuring hardware/software working and up to date
• Improve search engine rankings, keep site functioning.
COST: $500 - $1250/year
COST OF SITE
So how much should a site cost?
Let’s review 4 specific web design
and web development projects
SITE EXAMPLES
1. Informational or Small Business Site
• 8 to 16 pages
• Custom graphics & stock photos
• Little or no flash
• Web forms sending to email accounts
Project Duration:
30 – 75 days
Cost:
$2,000 - $6,000
SITE EXAMPLES
2. Corporate (100+ employees) Site
• 25 to 75 pages
• Heavy flash
• High quality design on all pages
• Extras: Intranet, calendars, search, content management
Project Duration:
60 – 90 days
Cost:
$10,000 - $25,000
SITE EXAMPLES
3. Ecommerce Site
• 100 to 1000 products
• Shopping cart with payment gateway integration
• Product descriptions and images
• Sales tax and shipping calculation
Project Duration:
60 – 120 days
Cost:
$5,000 - $15,000
SITE EXAMPLES
4. Database Driven Site / Web Application
• 20 – 2,000 Dynamic pages
• Admin control panel for management
• Requires advanced programming skills
• Highly interactive
Project Duration:
90 – 180 days
Cost:
$6,000 - $35,000
CONCLUSION
Conclusion:• Cost varies greatly depending on features, Internet marketing services,
design, aesthetic qualities, and more
• Cost of basic site decreased, need for competitive site increased
• Use cost calculator to determine what’s right for you
• Let us help you! Send us your ideas and we’ll get you a quote:
http://www.webpagefx.com/Free-Web-Design-Quote.php
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