Website Costs
How much should you be paying and how do you compare quotes?
How Much Should a Website Cost?
This article is geared towards owners of small and micro business addressing the question “How much should a website cost?”
Buyers guide: We outline rough costs comparing freelancer charges versus a small website company or a larger digital agency. We also cover new sites versus redesigns. Then we look at what should be included in the website cost, depending what your online objectives are.
And finally we provide a handy guide you can use to give to web design companies to receive and compare quotes, and to avoid the common pitfalls when choosing a supplier.
Indicative Website Costs
Here we cut to the chase and summarise the kind of costs you can exect to pay.
What Competencies Are Required?
When you are starting out with a small budget it is important to spend it wisely and we cover the most common pitfalls.
We pride ourselves on offering incredible value for start-up websites that are created correctly from day one. Our website packages including hosting and digital certificate (essential for security) start at just €1,000.
Many website designers may have the ability to create a beautiful or functional design. However, if they don’t have a commercial mindset it is very likely the website will not deliver the business results you need.
A website designer needs to be far more than good at graphic design or proficient in coding. This is because the front-end look and feel of a website is only one of the essential ingredients required for success.
Every element is important, from the domain name you choose, to the hosting of the website, the platform it is built on, how it is optimised for mobile and speed, and how the onpage SEO is set up. Unfortunately a great many website designers are not well versed in all of this and what you thought was good value may turn out to be expensive when you find the website is not working as you hoped and you have to correct issues.
But don’t worry if that sounds complicated – we won’t get all techie on you. Our success comes from being able to discuss website design with business people in commercial terms they can actually relate to.
Achieving Meaningful Results
When you work with us you can relax because we always take the time to understand your business. What meaningful results do you need to achieve? Who are your ideal customers? Only with this information can we assess what you need in order to make the appropriate recommendations for your new website. This will include a realistic cost suitable for even the smallest budget.
The sooner you speak to us, the sooner you will discover for yourself why our deep experience of digital makes us such a valuable resource.
A: Design skills with commercial clarity
At AycyA we stay focused, always keeping in mind the results needed to create a significant return-on-investment for our clients, no matter how large or small the project.
Business Owners Who Have Worked With Us Say....
Amazing Website Design & Substantial Traffic Increase
"AycyA completed the Hour Kitchen website in a professional, efficient and timely manner. Having discussed my requirements, Ian took the project into his hands and he and the team delivered our amazing website. Traffic has increased substantially and we are getting great feedback from users."
Marie Therese O'Sullivan. Owner, Hour Kitchen.
Understood Our Need For Professional Design
"AycyA's website development service was recommended to me. I was more than satisfied with the end result and have no hesitation in recommending their services. As a practicing solicitor, professional appearance is important to me. Ian was very accurate in understanding the kind of online presence that would be suitable."
Bridget O’Neill. Owner, B.O'Neill Solicitors.
High Standards Of Excellence & Professionalism
"Ian is both intelligent and creative in equal measure. He delivers work of a very high standard in terms of excellence, professionalism and attention to detail."
Nial O'Reilly. Owner, Ignite Business Coaching.
Excellent Web Designers
"We were very happy with our choice of web designer. The AycyA team's deep understanding of online business gives them a distinct edge. They take the time to listen and also to explain. We received a lot of valuable advice as part of the web design project. "
Patrick Kennedy Customer Success Manager, Compliance Junction.
The Experience & Commercial Acumen To Get Results
"Website design can only be measured by business results. AycyA are lead by Ian who is the ultimate online professional. He is literally a vault of digital experience and commercial acumen, with a resolve towards achieving the best results through end-to-end attention to detail."
Sean Gleeson. eCommerce Manager, Avoca.
Delighted With The Outcome
"Ian was an absolute pleasure to work with. He completely overhauled and redesigned our website which was no easy feat. He worked tirelessly to create an aesthetically beautiful website that is also functional and practical. He is a highly creative, a perfectionist, and an extremely hard worker who went above and beyond for us. We are delighted with the outcome and would highly recommend Ian and his team at AycyA."
Barbara Berman Managing Director, Berman & Wallace.
Easy To Deal With, Knowledgeable & Professional
"Ian worked with us as a marketing consultant and mentor for a year, coaching our marketing team on the performance of our PPC campaigns for Google and LinkedIn. We found him easy to deal with, knowledgeable, and professional at all times. I would highly recommend his services."
Caroline Proctor CMO, ToolsGroup, Boston.
Goes The Extra Mile
"Ian had an amazing ability to listen and hear what I wanted as a client, and AycyA translated it into a beautiful and aesthetic catering and ecommerce website. It is impressive, a pleasure to look at and simple to navigate. AycyA now look after the SEO and general website management. They are extremely experienced and efficient. I recommend Ian highly as he goes the extra mile and takes immense pride in his work."
Tracy Rennie Owner, Gourmet Chef.
What Our Clients Say….
Amazing Website Design & Substantial Traffic Increase
“AycyA completed the Hour Kitchen website in a professional, efficient and timely manner. Having discussed my requirements, Ian took the project into his hands and he and the team delivered our amazing website. Traffic has increased substantially and we are getting great feedback from users.”
Marie Therese O’Sullivan. Owner, Hour Kitchen.
Easy To Deal With, Knowledgeable & Professional
“Ian worked with us as a marketing consultant and mentor for a year, coaching our marketing team on the performance of our PPC campaigns for Google and LinkedIn. We found him easy to deal with, knowledgeable, and professional at all times. I would highly recommend his services.“
Caroline Proctor CMO, ToolsGroup, Boston.
The Experience & Commercial Acumen To Get Results
“Ian is the ultimate online professional. He is literally a vault of digital experience and commercial acumen, with a resolve towards achieving the best results through end-to-end attention to detail.“
Sean Gleeson. eCommerce Manager, Avoca.
Experienced, Efficient & Go The Extra Mile
“Ian had an amazing ability to listen and hear what I wanted as a client, and AycyA translated it into a beautiful and aesthetic catering and ecommerce website. It is impressive, a pleasure to look at and simple to navigate. AycyA now look after the SEO and general website management. They are extremely experienced and efficient. I recommend Ian highly as he goes the extra mile and takes immense pride in his work.”
Tracy Rennie Owner, Gourmet Chef.
We hope that when you are benefiting from the success of your new website, you will look back and realise that it is the combination of online expertise, end-to-end attention-to-detail, and clear communication, that makes AycyA such a valuable partner on your digital journey.
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