How much does Web Design cost?

If you are a small business and still do not have a website, you are missing out on a large sector of your customer base. Nearly 97% of all consumers use the Internet first to find local resources, and this number continues to grow. Web design prices in Australia costs between $30 for a small addition to an existing site to $60,000 for a large commercial site, but you need to know what you are getting for your money.

Web Design Costs Across Australia

Keep in mind that other factors affect the cost of web design cost more than the geographic area. The main differences in website design cost by region are for services that charge by the hour. Below are ranges of web design quotes Oneflare customers have received.

The next question that you might be asking is what the difference in web design pricing between a free website and one that costs $60,000. Several driving factors affect the cost of a website.

Type of website. Many different types of websites exist and have different levels of design complexity. For example, a landing page might be a simple page that presents the services that you offer and gives the potential customer contact information. A full-blown commercial website with sales is much more complicated. Think about some of the biggest retail names in the world and the complexity of their web site.

Size of business. The website for a multinational corporation is much more expensive than one for a small, local plumber. Small business website cost can vary between these two extremes. Also, there is upkeep, and a multinational retail company must continually create new content to keep their customers engaged.

Size of the project. The size of the business closely ties in with the size of the project. A large corporate retail site will have hundreds or even thousands of pages. They must include things such as searches, metrics, links, and be able to deliver individually targeted content. This can be expected to be much more expensive than a simple one-page landing page.

Project difficulty. The project complexity ties in with the business size and size of the project. A website where you want to take credit cards must have security and a complex system for keeping information safe. A shopping cart also adds complexity. The more features you want to integrate, the more difficult the project becomes to make it all work smoothly.

Timeframe. Of course, the sooner you want it, the more you can expect to pay. You will pay a premium for a faster turnaround.

Experience. Just as in any other industry, a web developer of 20 years of experience will cost you more than one who is just starting. You can expect to pay for the knowledge that can only be gained by experience.

Budget. You must set a reasonable budget for your project. If you try to get someone to do it for the lowest price possible, you must also lower your expectations to match.

Design and technology requirements. This factor goes with complexity and difficulty. If your project involves operating your own servers, you can expect to pay more than a simple site that lets customers know how to find you.

Web designers will ensure your website is compatible on a multitude of devices / Source: Webilicious Web Design

Ecommerce. If you choose the DIY route, some providers will allow you to build a site for around $75 to $100, plus hosting, Hosting for a small site costs between $30 to $50 per month. A feature-rich site can cost upwards of $15,000 or more.

Landing page. A basic landing page with a redirect costs about $35 to $50 for a basic template, but a custom design can cost up to $1,500.

Page for a new product. In general, a page for a new project costs the same as a landing page, but you might want to add a shopping cart feature. Adding a shopping cart will cost anywhere from $200 to $5,000, depending on how you plan to manage payments and inventory.

Blog. A blog generally costs about $200 to set up, but a blog involves upkeep. Keeping your blog online can cost anywhere from $300 to $1,000 per month unless you do it yourself.

Portfolio. A portfolio site costs about the same as a blog. It will need to be updated to remain current. This can cost about $200 to $10,000 initially, depending on the quality of graphics and how often you wish to update it.

How to Create an Accurate Estimate

As you can see, the price for a website can vary significantly, depending on the size and complexity of the site. When shopping for the best deal, cheapest might not always be best. You need to do some research beforehand to make sure that your website does what you want it to do in the end. Here are some tips for helping designers give you an accurate quote.

1.     Know what you envision.
2.     Know what you want your website to accomplish.
3.     Know your target market.
4.     Know your initial and ongoing budget.

Licencing and Qualifications

There are no licencing requirements for becoming a web designer, but vast differences exist in skills. You want to ask a few questions before you make your hiring decision.

1.     Any degrees or certifications held.
2.     Clients they have worked for in the past.
3.     How long have then been in business?
4.     Check out their past work or portfolio.

How to Save Money Hiring a Web Designer

Saving money on a web designer comes down to what you want and your own capabilities. Before you decide to go the DIY route to save money, you need to consider the following.

1.     How much time do you have to dedicate to design and upkeep?
2.     Would you need to learn any new skills to manage it?
3.     What return do you expect from your webpage?
4.     Do you know about things like conversion, analytics, marketing and SEO?

Things that you can do yourself

Even if you need a bit of help, in the beginning, there are still some things that you can do to keep down the cost of running a website. This is especially true if you have a simple blog.

• Learn to write compelling articles
• Learn about social media marketing
• Do your own photography

How much does a domain name cost?

The first thing that you need to do is to decide on a domain name. You will need to register it. Some companies include domain name registration with a hosting package. If they do not, you will need to register one yourself. Domain registry costs about $15 per year in Australia.

How much does a website cost per month?

Here are how the costs for maintaining a website add up — the quotes for a basic website with no shopping cart or additional features, similar to a blog.

How much does it cost to host a website?

The average cost of web hosting varies depending on the size of the site and features that you wish to include. An average personal blog costs about $10 per month. A big, feature-rich commercial can cost as much as $30,000 per year.

* The cost data is based on Oneflare and third-party sources