This is a question which is asked daily but sometimes difficult to answer as there are many types of of websites which suit different busineses. In this article we answer the basics to the question without going into complex designs and major internet marketing strategies.
There are three major components to your website which should be considered, each of which can be organized and managed by your website designer.
Your domain name is the first step to putting your business online. Your domain name is similar to your home address. As an example ours is www.designsenseweb.com.au. You can register many types of domain names including; .com, .com.au, .net.au, .org.au, .id.au, .eu, .co.uk, .asia, .nz and many other types. Most business websites based in Australia will register a .com.au domain name.
Average Cost: $44.95 for 2 Years Registration for a .com.au Domain Name
Website Hosting is a service which is provided by a hosting company. They provide upi with a username and password allows us to install your website on their server. This allows your customers to view your website on the World Wide Web.
There are many levels of website hosting which suit different types of websites. It is important to match the right hosting to your website as some hosting providers have down time more than others and some are slower than others. If your website takes too long to load, or isn't available at the instant someone is looking for the services you offer, it is quite probable that you will never see that prospect again. Attempting to save money in this area usually proves to be a mistake.
Average Cost: $100 to $400 for 12 Months Registration
The website design cost will depend on a wide range of factors such as the number of pages, the content and complexity of the design, whether a contact form is required, or a banner design etc. You are paying for the website designer's time, so the more complex the design, and the more variations that are considered, the more it will cost. The following are average website design costs you would expect to pay.
Average Cost: $500 to $5000 one time cost
The following website design prices and packages have been tailored to suit most budgets and industries. If you woudl like further information or help is selecting a package to suit your needs, please contact us or your website designer.
START-UP OR SMALL BUSINESS
perfect for start-up businesses looking for an online presence with quick delvery and not concearned about matching your brand
Info: Entry Level Web Design
START-UP OR SMALL BUSINESS
perfect for an online presence that matches your brand with an option to optimise for keywords that relate to your business
Info: Custom Designed Website
START-UP TO MEDIUM BUSINESS
designed for those looking for a professional online presence with the ability to update & add-on pages with optimisation options
Info: Custom Designed CMS
START-TO TO MEDIUM BUSINESS
great for any online store who wants to add unlimited products & accept payments with options to optimise for product keywords
Info: Custom Designed Store
Important Note: It is important that find a website designer that you can trust and talk to them about your business and internet marketing needs. Most people tend to look for the cheapest option which eventually costs their business in sales and on-going costs. A website which has been tailored to suit your business should be relatively easy and inexpensive to maintain.
For assistance in planning your website or for more information on a package that suits your needs, please call us on (03) 9017 0597 or complete our quick contact form.