How much does a website cost

So, now that we have that covered, let’s talk about how the type of website you want to build factors in to the cost. To dig a little deeper in to the previous point about complexity, I’m going to walk you through a few different types of websites and what to be on the lookout […]

  Building an online store involves complex functionality and a variety of features needed to make things work well. Some of the features and functionality that are part of an online store are: Great product photography and imagery Great product descriptions Number of SKUs Product inventory management and data System notifications Payment gateway integrations Shipping

So now that I’ve covered those three basic items, I’m going to talk to you about how the build gets done. There are four basic paths you can take to get your website built: DIY – Do it yourself Use a service Hire a freelancer Hire an agency When it comes to figuring out how

One of the most important factors that often gets overlooked is the cost of copywriting. The visual design approach to a website is definitely important, but nothing is more important than the words on the page. Great content and great copy is a highly specialized skill. Consider the most persuasive pages you’ve encountered when you’ve

Getting your site built is one thing. Getting your site in front of the right eyes is a completely other thing, so you’ll need to take in to consideration marketing and search engine optimization costs. Search engine optimization, or SEO, is the practice of creating and crafting your site’s copy and structure in such a

When it comes to building your own website there are a few basics that are common to all websites that require regular upkeep and maintenance. Domain name registration Costs Your domain name serves as your address on the web. It’s similar to your physical address. You give your mom your address to send you a

Let’s start with a seemingly simple question: What do I need to know to figure out how much a website is going to cost? I’m going to answer that question with a question. Actually, six different questions. I’ve built a lot of quotes and responded to a ton of RFPs to do website builds. In

  The best websites are those that are alive and teeming with activity. The content is fresh and relevant. These websites are constantly being refreshed with new images, new information, and they feel vibrant and alive. This kind of activity happens because the website uses a content management system that allows site managers to easily

  Following closely on the idea of content management systems is user management within content management systems. Why would users need to be able to log in to your website? You see this feature a lot when some kind of content asset is kept behind a wall that prevents access except for registered users. Newspapers

How much does a website cost? If you’ve been thinking about starting a website it’s probably one of the first questions you have. I know it’s one of the first questions I get when I’m talking to someone who is thinking about a new website. So, what are the factors that go into how much