Website Estimates
Clients often ask how much it would cost to design a new website. It’s often difficult to come up with a realistic estimate because usually as the website is being developed, many aspects that weren’t thought of before are suddenly added. Therefore the following is a general guideline only. All estimates are based on client providing content to enter into website, images, graphics/logos. Repeated modifications to website does adjust the cost as it does affect the time to complete the website. (Think of this as you would a hiring a painter; changing your mind on the wall colour after painting the walls does add additional work for the painter, therefore additional cost.)
Maintenance
Monthly
Basic Website
(Average)
Ultimate Website
(Average price)
Ecommerce Website
(Average price)
Basic Search Engine Optimization
Based on hourly rate, estimate 2 – 5 hours for a website @ $75/hour
Instruction Document
Document on how to update WordPress website (or any other instruction manual i.e. Mailchimp), includes full instructions including images… @ $65/hour
Providing Instructions
Onsite instruction $65 / hour plus travel time
Over-the-phone instruction $65 / hour
By the Hour
All work is charged by the hour (exception SEO) Rate is $65/hour as of January 2020.
Exemptions
Custom code (javascript) or modifications to the theme structure are not included in any estimate above. These are based on an hourly rate of $65/hour if possible.
Premium Themes & Plugins
Paid plugins or Themes are additional cost to the client.
Images from Stock websites are also additional cost to the client.
Deposits
Clients are required to pay a minimum 35% deposit of estimated cost up front before development begins. When work/cost reaches the deposit amount, another deposit is required for the next 35% to ensure minimal amount is owing at the completion of project.