When someone contacts us for help with their blogs or websites with one basic question.
How much is this going to cost?
It is reasonable to ask, in fact. We are not rich or famous, has a limited amount of money, and we always want to feel like the money to be used in the smartest way possible. We are very cautious, especially when it comes to paying for something intangible, like on the website - you can not hold it in your hand, so it would be really worth it?
The cost of web design work varies wildly. You can request quotes from 10 different designers and get 10 completely different number from a few hundred dollars to several thousand. How do you decide how much money you are willing to pay?
Factors affecting the price of site design.
1. Composition and functions you want.
I never think that your needs are "just" or should be cheaper than the standard rate designer. Something simple, but there are also more complex, while others seem like a big deal. It is very easy to use. Your site may contain only one page. But this does not mean that it is automatically cheaper than one that has five or even 100 pages.
What designers do not price based on the amount of something that takes a lot of time. Your doctor may make an incision in the 10th minute, but this does not mean that does not require any special knowledge, skill and precision. In addition, we spent so much time to learn to do what we do. If anyone can do it, we can not get a job. Add something like a forum in e-commerce and other custom function will only cost more money.
2. The ability of the designer of you.
Yes, you can get online for $ 150, it will not have the same quality as on Web sites that are worth $ 1,500, it's like the difference between a bicycle and a Lexus. And it will get you where you need to go. But it is decidedly better than that of other designers charged you with the experience you will not find in trouble - and in most cases, the benefits definitely outweigh the extra costs. If you choose the cheapest option, you run the risk of having to hire a designer to suck. I do not say I did not warn you!
3. claim you are a customer.
Oh, did I mention one thing that no one should speak of! But in the interest of fairness, I will tell you that if you send an email or call me 50 times a day, is expected to billion to fix a small incision at the time with my family and / or request is beyond the scope. our relationship work will cost. Over time, designers learn how to sniff out "difficult" customers rather easily. But if you slipped in the door, we're going to make sure we are compensated for the additional work. Remember that designers are people and we (sometimes) have a life of our computers.
So how much should I pay?
Here are some questions to ask yourself before making a decision on the budget for website design.
Blog:
The point of my blog? If your blog to share photos and memories with family and not make any money from it, I would not spend more than a few hundred dollars for most designs. In fact, I can just take the free subject and leave it at that. But if you make thousands of dollars a year from his blog and to do something concrete for the visitors, it is time to increase the budget.
What do I get from a professional designer? If you want to attract advertisers better or has been featured on the website that is professionally designed blog is often more effective than a general. If you know that the cost of $ 2000 now will help you in 5-6 times, only the following year would not make sense to spend the money or not.
Should I outsource or not? Many bloggers say and then ask me to tell me that they are developing their own web sites to save money. When this happens, I usually saw one of four results.
They spent hours and hours trying to figure out what to do, the results can still look great.
They spent hours and hours trying to figure out what to do, and then get frustrated and in any case to hire people.
Once they are cheaper to hire a designer, you might end up hiring me to fix something that is bad design.
They pay for one year of Complete Web Solution, because it's not what they want.
In these circumstances, I see it's a waste of time, money and / or effort. If you block it focuses on creating a blog, especially if you get to live. There's no shame in that employment is to take your time.
What you should use: anywhere from several hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on the value you get from the best design. In general, I would not spend more than $ 5000 for the design of the blog, if you do not have a huge audience and a very special needs.
For business website:
How important it is to have a website for my business, however. This is the 21st century and more than 60% of Internet users research products and services online before making a purchase, if your company does not have a website, no matter what you do or how many employees you have and you. Missing a whole, however, disgusting old site will not help you much in the fame department. It's easy to tell yourself that the presence of any website is better than nothing. But, of course, you can lose potential clients or customers if they perceive your brand as "cheap" or touch.
What really made my web site for my business. People use if your Web site to learn about what you have to offer? Appointments? Purchases? Find your phone number? Two important points on this issue
(1) If your site does not lead to a business problem. And it's not because the Web does not work - because your site is not
(2) If your site does not lead to more business, it's time to ask yourself that will help improve conversion rates. or makes things easier for customers and potential customers.
My business is what you really want? I talked with business owners who are obsessed with something, it does not matter. They have to be one or the menu that pops up, where they want to push content down the page just make the logo bigger. And while they worry about all the details nitpicky, they are missing the fact that visitors, half of them never click beyond the first page. If you do not believe in your business, it's time to consult with people who are not immediate.
What you need to spend a Web Design Business complicated price, because there are so many factors. I would say that you should expect at least a few thousand dollars, if not more. I do not like the answer? Think of your website as an employee. (Click on the link - it's worth it), and I think you will see why you can not get a deal done, regardless of what you spend.