New web design clients will often come to us with one heck of an opening question: “How much would it cost to build me a website?”
And while I try to be to be as accommodating as I can, the fact is that I can’t answer this question with any greater precision than a general contractor can answer the question, “How much would it cost for you to build me a house?”
- Do you want a 250 square foot tiny house or a 10,000 square foot mansion?
- Are you looking for custom, high-end finishes or builder-grade basics?
- Do you have the location identified, and do you own the land you want to build on?
- When are you looking to move in: six months from now, or a few weeks?
Website construction doesn’t require the physical space or materials that housebuilding does, but it’s still influenced by a lot of the same factors—size, speed, complexity and customization—that have a lot of implications for your budget.
Fortunately, we at BrandPivot can help you scope out a website project that suits your needs and your budget, while still delivering an end result that will achieve your long-term goals. We use our expertise and experience to build you a solution that delivers spectacular results, all within your budget.
Before you tackle your next redesign or scratch-made, online dream home, ask yourself these five questions to help guide a discovery call and compare options.
- What is the main business goal of your website?
- What functionality requirements are necessary to achieve this goal?
- How much existing infrastructure, assets and tools do you want to include in your website?
- What is your ideal timeline for going live?
- What are your plans and resources for maintenance, security and updates?