We’ve all heard of housebarrassment but are you suffering from websitebarrassment? Is a website revamp well overdue? Or perhaps you’re a new business and you need a brand-new website? When you’re contemplating a new website, budget is obviously going to be one of your biggest considerations. So, how much does it cost for a new website? The answer? Well, it varies greatly.
You’ve really got two options here; do it yourself with a website builder or hire a professional website designer. It goes without saying that a DIY website is the cheapest option. For a business website on WordPress, you’re looking at an initial cost of £900-£1,700 and then £30-£1000 a year. This includes the costs of the domain, hosting, setting up the theme, plugins, security checks and SEO tools. You could use an even lower cost solution like Wix, which boasts plans of £7.50 a month or £15 a month for e-commerce sites.
In comparison, hiring a website designer can widely vary, costing anything from as low as £500 right up to £50,000+. The cost depends on factors like experience and quality. If you’re considering using a website designer, Red Giraffe are a top web design and digital marketing agency in Milton Keynes. We offer professional, modern websites that are SEO optimised and will elevate your brand to the next level.
Should I build my own website or hire a website designer?
A DIY website with low costs may be tempting. If you’re lacking technical knowledge, there is going to be a steep learning curve when using a website builder and creating a DIY site. The process will be time-consuming, taking you away from running your business. You’ll need to learn about SEO, understand social media linking, meta tags and other complicated factors in order to create a decent website.
If you find the idea of a DIY site daunting or you simply do not have the time to dedicate to it, a website designer in milton keynes is the only appropriate way to go. This takes the stress away from you and allows you to focus on your business.
If you use a website designer, you’ll get a bespoke creation designed specifically for you. For DIY sites, pre-built themes are commonplace but you risk looking just like everyone else. Whilst it costs more to hire a website designer, what you’re paying for is their time and expertise. A professional will ensure your website reflects your brand. They’ll bring creative ideas to the table, have years of experience and the technical know-how.
A website is never complete. They need constantly updating to stay secure and relevant. Websites can be vulnerable to hackers if you don’t keep everything updated. Hiring a website designer will ensure you’re always up-to-date and secure.
Advantages of DIY website
- Costs less.
- You have complete creative control.
- You can manage your own timeline.
- You can make changes whenever you want. (If a professional has created your website, you may not find it easy to alter their complex design.)
Advantages of using a professional website designer
- You’ll get a website with a professional user experience.
- You can focus on running your business.
- You’ll get something bespoke to your company that will help you stand out from competitors rather than just a template design.
- They have SEO expertise, so you’re more likely to rank higher and generate more leads.
- They can deal with any complex features you may want.
- They’ll ensure your website is mobile-friendly.
How much should a website cost in 2023?
Whilst web design prices of course vary dramatically, in our comparisons, we’ve found that if you’re using a professional web designer or agency, you can expect to pay anywhere between £4,000 – £50,000 for a typical small business website.
Sources:
Website Builder Expert – est. £5,000
Startups.co.uk – est. £4,200 – £63,000
WebFX – est. £12,000 – £150,000
Forbes – est £2,000 – £9,000
As we said, it can be difficult to put a price tag on a website. The cost can vary dramatically but it’s usually based on the following factors:
- Website type
- Complexity
- Structure
- Number of pages
- Features
- Deadline
Here at Red Giraffe, we believe in being upfront and honest from the get-go. Once you’ve had a discovery call with us, we can create a quote for you so you know exactly how much your new website will cost.
To give you a ballpark, our websites start from £5,000 or £8,000 for an e-commerce site. Whilst it will depend on the complexity of your website, this gives you a good initial idea of our costings.
Interactive website:
An interactive website: approximately £5,000 + VAT
E-commerce:
A website that includes e-commerce: approximately £8,000 + VAT
We would be happy to give you a quote if you give us a call and outline your requirements. Alternatively, take a look at our pricing page. We have an interactive cost estimator to give a clearer overview of the potential cost. Red Giraffe are an award-winning digital marketing agency in Milton Keynes. We are experts in website design, SEO and PPC. Take a browse of our portfolio to see some examples of our past work. Look good? Then contact us and see what we can do for your business. We’d love to hear from you!
