How much does it cost
Prices can range depending on the calibre of company you have chosen, and the type and size of solution you are after.
Web sites/applications design & development
First, if you don’t have one, you will need to purchase a domain name. Domain name registration has become quite cheap lately, and you should be able to register your name for less than $60.00 per year. Check out our domain name prices for the exact details.
Once you have your domain, you'll need to find a web hosting service. Your web host will provide space on its servers and will be where your site "lives."
Hosting fees can vary wildly, depending on the options you'll need. For most businesses, a middle-of-the-road site with basic e-commerce functionality, secure socket layer encryption, and a reasonable amount of disk space and bandwidth will generally cost less than $30.00 per month.
The cost of the actual design and construction of your site can also run the gamut, from free to thousands of dollars.
A typical small business website can range from between $3500 for a basic site including domain name, to over $40,000 for an integrated e-commerce and business resource planning tool. Larger projects usually begin at around $20,000, and quite easily push to 6 or 7 figures, given these projects are quite often integrated to existing (legacy) IT systems or core marketing activities.
When dealing with potential developers or a chosen partner, provide a definitive brief and request an itemised breakdown of hours and rates. Industry standard rates are anywhere between $100 and $200 per hour depending on the designer/developer.