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How much should a GREAT website cost you?

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Written by: James Fulton

Last updated: January 8, 2025
How much should a GREAT website cost you?

We’ve updated this content with a more thorough web design pricing guide here.

It’s time to put your money where your mouth is – let’s talk about getting the website your business really deserves – and needs!

Simply put, when it comes to your website, you get what you pay for.

However, arming yourself with knowledge of web design pricing will help you get an accurate quote that best serves your business needs.

If you want to create a very basic landing page for your birthday, wedding, or event, you can quite easily do that yourself. Tools such as Facebook events, WithJoy, Eventbrite, and Squarespace can help with DIY web projects.

If your website’s purpose is to support and grow your business, then you’ll need to factor in a website budget to get a site that serves your business properly and gives you a positive return on your investment.

While it might be attractive to hire low-cost web designers to build your site, this can be even more costly than doing nothing at all.

As the saying goes:

“If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.”

Engaging with a professional website designer in Melbourne whose speciality is building websites for your niche business will be a seamless and easy experience.

With website support, you’ll never be alone with your digital space—meaning hacking, security issues, and any questions you have will always be answered.

By teaming up with a professional web design agency, you can be sure that you will proud of your online space – one that represents your business accurately. Show your visitors that you are serious about your business and making it a success.

Website Features

Let’s discuss the features that will determine the cost of your site. Factors that come into play:

  • Number of pages
  • Copywriting services
  • SEO
  • Responsive design
  • Database integration
  • CMS
  • Video & professional photography
  • Blog
  • Ecommerce capabilities

Website Project Scope

The scope of your project may be level 1 (pretty basic) or level 4 (complex and integrated). Which category do you fit into?

These prices are based on SGD’s web design pricing guide and will differ from agency to agency.

Website Level 1: Basic

  • 1-3 pages of mostly text and images displaying your services and a contact form. This option works well for tradesmen, or anyone selling a service that requires phone or online contact to carry out the service.

Website Level 2: Professional

  • 3-10 pages, more interactivity and lead generation forms.

Website Level 3: Custom

  • Unlimited pages, a unique design and customised features for increased enquiries and sales.

Website Level 4: Online Business

  • Revenue producing website selling products, courses or memberships. Complex site mapping and design.

Where one of these is likely to be most suitable for your project? Learn more about website pricing here.

Questions to ask before hiring a web designer

Here are a few question to ask yourself when considering a web designer for your next project:

  • Do you like their portfolio?
  • Do their websites get business results or do they just look nice?
  • Do they understand SEO and digital marketing?
  • Do they understand online business?
  • Do they have positive 5-star reviews on Google?

Next steps for your web design project

We help businesses succeed every day with our team of highly skilled web developers, designers and digital marketers. If you’re after a personal experience for your project, small or large, where we care about the outcome as much as you do, then contact us to get started.

 

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Since founding the company in 2012, James has been the driving force behind SGD's success. As a visionary leader, he guides the SGD team, encouraging them to continually excel in digital design. James inspires a culture of growth, challenging each team member to surpass their own limits and set new standards in the field. This commitment to excellence not only propels personal development but also ensures SGD consistently delivers exceptional results for its clients.

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