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In today’s world, having a website is an important part of owning a business. Whether you’re a small business owner, athlete, or entrepreneur, no matter what type of business you own, a website is by far the most effective way to reach a large number of people.

That being said, just like any business venture, it’s important to know what you’re getting into when it comes to owning a website, which includes cost. Even if you already own a website, cost is still an important topic to be familiar with, as website prices for 2018 may be different than what you originally paid when you started your site several years ago.

In this two-part article, we’ll go over the costs associated with building a website, different types of sites, and how to determine which one is right for you.

How to Choose the Right Web Design Agency

When it comes to choosing a web design agency, it’s important to consider what kind of experience you want to have. Different sizes and types of companies operate differently and produce different levels of quality.

With a smaller company, you get the benefit of working more closely with someone on your website whereas with a larger company, you may rarely ever hear from the person who’s in charge of your account. However, a larger company will have access to more resources and be able to produce results very quickly.

This is why at Creatitive, we start every project with a consultation. We want you to be satisfied with your experience which is why we set a consultation so we can get to know each other. We want the best for you and feel that it’s important that we make sure that we’re going to be a good fit for you and your company before we begin any work.

Website Cost Estimates: A Breakdown on Prices

Most web design companies, ours included, base their prices on an hourly rate. This rate generally varies from $25-$200 per hour depending on the company’s experience and the quality of the website. When it comes to website costs, freelancers tend to be on the more affordable side while larger agencies are on the higher end.

How many hours it will take to build and maintain your site depends on how advanced you want it to be. Certain features are more time intensive to create and maintain and will raise the overall cost of your site. To give you an idea of pricing, here’s what you can expect to pay on average for specific website features in 2018:

Domain name: Costs $10-100 per year. A domain can be purchased from a registrar for as low as $10/year. However, domain and DNS management can help reduce the risk of human error when editing complex DNS data. For this service, you can expect to pay up to $100/year.

Hosting: Costs on average $50-1,200 per year. There are three different types of hosting – dedicated, shared, and free. Dedicated hosting is the most expensive option, while shared is generally considered the least expensive. How much you’ll pay for hosting depends on the type you choose.

Custom design/information architecture: Costs $2,500-10,000. This phase of the process generally requires on average up to 30 hours of work. It includes everything from imagery, visual design, and ux design to sitemap structure and page structure. Meetings and internal work are both included in this cost.

Shopping cart integration: Costs $200-15,000. If you need your website to have shopping cart features or e-commerce capabilities, it will cost extra. The more advanced or complicated these features need to be, the more time they will require to create. However, they can be very useful tools to have in terms of the sales they’ll provide in the long run.

Project management: Costs $600-3,000. Your web developer or agency will need to meet with you and conduct outside research to get the information needed for your site. Both these activities require time that must be accounted for.

Testing & training: Costs $600-4,800. After all, what good is a website if you don’t know how to use it? A reputable agency will go over all the features included with your website and make sure that they work properly and that you know how to use them.

Launch & digital marketing set up: Costs $600-4,800. This includes getting your website ready to launch, making any last minute changes, and optimizing your site so it can be found by the search engines.

Website management: Costs $250-750+ per month. Once your website has been launched, the next step is getting it in front of the right people. Content marketing, blogging, PPC, ongoing SEO, and social media are key for driving traffic to your site.

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Get More Information

Looking for more information on website prices in 2018? Check back soon to read our next article, What Are Typical Website Prices for 2018? (Part 2) where we’ll discuss the different types of sites and how to determine which is best for your business. Or if you’re interested in getting an actual website cost estimate, just give me a call or send me an email. I’d be more than happy to provide you with an estimate for your project or go over website building costs with you.

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