Demystifying Web Design Costs: Budgeting For Your Business Website

You’re excited to get your business online. 

The first thing you need to do is purchase a domain name. You start browsing the web and bam, you see dollar signs. 

Don’t let your excitement deflate, there are ways to budget for your business website and make your dream come true.

Choosing the right domain name and hosting provider is key when it comes to website building costs. 

The domain is your website address. 

Hosting, on the other hand, is where your website files are stored.

Shopping around is important.  Being aware of the different website costs empowers you to achieve your business goals. 

Typically, a domain name can range anywhere from $10 to $50 per year, depending on the extension (.com, .net, etc.). 

You then try to figure out where you want your website to be stored.  This is where it can get tricky and costly. 

Hosting costs vary based on factors such as storage, bandwidth, and server type. 

Think about it this way.  A resort that offers all-inclusive, or a resort where you pay as you go. 

You can find a host that does it all, or you can customize your options which allows you to keep your costs low. On average, website hosting can be anywhere from $5 to $100 per month.

Next comes website design and building of the web pages. 

This can cost anywhere from $500 to $1500 per month. 

Larger websites require a bit more work. 

Of course, the more work, the more custom it becomes, hence more cash is involved.

Smaller businesses may opt for a simple website with just a couple of pages. 

This will be less expensive than let’s say an e-commerce website, because there is limited functionality and has basic features like contact forms and images.

If you’re looking for an interactive website with advanced features like registration, data processing and functionality, this comes with higher costs.

Blogs on the other hand may require less development work but need customization for an engaging user experience.

Simply put, the more pages you have, the more interactive you want your website to be, the more costly it will be. 

If you want to start out small, you can always build towards your end goal.

Depending on your budget, you can start by doing it yourself, or you can hire someone like NinJo Group to help with design, regular maintenance, and security.

Sitting down beforehand and knowing the potential costs involved will help you budget effectively and, in the end, avoid breaking the bank while promoting your business.