How much should small business website cost?
Not all websites are equal. They vary a lot in terms of design, features and functionality. As mentioned earlier, the main element that determines the cost of your website will be your requirements .
(a) Simple, small business website:
This might be a more suitable option for your needs if you don’t intend to sell products online and all you need is a simple website where visitors can come and look at your service and find out more about your business.
(b) Basic e-commerce website:
If you have a product or a service to sell online and take payments on your website, you require an e-commerce website. this website include a product data-base, shopping cart functionality and payment gateway.
(c) Conversion-focused business website:
If you are a service-focused small business and you need to use your website to attract a steady flow of new businesses and clients, you’ll need a polished website to display your previous work in an engaging way.
Getting a domain name
The first thing you need for a website is a domain name. It is the address of your website on the internet. the price of a domain varies a lot. Usually there is a small upfront fee (typically between $10 to $50). Plus you have to renew your domain subscription once a year.
If your website deals with sensitive information like credit card information, usernames and passwords, then you must have an SSL (Secure Socket Layer) certificate installed after setting up your website.
When buying the SSL certificate, you can choose from 3 different types. These are – Domain SSL for fast issuance, Organizational SSL for businesses, and Extended SSL. For the domain and organization SSL, your website visitors will see the padlock and HTTPS protocol beside your URL.
Web hosting
Website hosting costs can be around $55 per month for a standard website and much more if you’re hosting a large or a complex website. The ideal price depends on the type of website you want and how many daily users you have, your storage requirements and other factors. Also security, performance and support are essential to consider.
Copy-writing and SEO service
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is not just an option anymore for any business website to remain competitive. It has become mandatory for your business to help your visibility in search engines to reach your target customers more efficiently. The cost depends on the type of business you have. You might want professional writers to create the initial content for you which should be SEO-optimised.
Ongoing maintenance
Even after your website is up and running, the process isn’t over. Any modern website will require maintenance to keep it relevant and up to date. Unless your website is really simple, you may need to account for a monthly maintenance budget for your website. Regular maintenance will cost you as little as $50 to as much as $200 per month depending on what changes are required.
Now you know what you should consider to help you determine the budget of your website project.
Here is a rough estimate of the total cost based on the type of website:
- A simple site for small business: Around $5,00 – $1,000
- Conversion-focused business site: $1,500 to $2,500
- E-commerce site: $2,000 to $3,000
- Custom feature-rich site: Above $5,000
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