Some people base their “Which designer do I hire?” decision solely on the dollar figure in the estimates they receive when they go web designer shopping. The cheapest one wins! This is truly not the way to make your decision. When shopping for a designer, one needs to have an open mind and consider other options. Cost is not all there is to consider when building a web site.

Your web site reflects on your business and yourself. Ask yourself: “How do I want these key elements to my success to be portrayed?”

Cost vs. Quality

It’s not just the dollar amount but the quality that’s important. We can’t stress enough that there is a major difference between the “if you build it they will come” belief and the truth behind building a successful web site. Just about anyone can create a web site, but not just anyone can create a successful web site. By the time your web site goes live, you will more than likely have learned there is much more that goes into developing a web site than you ever imagined!

About the Web Site Budget

We understand that most folks have no clue how much a web site will cost. It really depends on the site. There is no “flat figure” that gets you your small web site and the Fortune 500 company across town a large web site for the same price. What you paid for your inexpensive compact car is far different than what the Fortune 500 company CEO paid for his Mercedes!

Don’t be afraid if you feel you have a small budget! The important thing is that you *provide* a realistic figure so you can *get* a realistic estimate. It’s nothing more than a waste of time for both parties to estimate on a false budget amount. Consider this:

  • 1. Your thinking — “My budget is to small. I can’t have a web site.” Our thinking — “Don’t be so quick to judge! ” If your immediate budget doesn’t allow for all the bells and whistles you want, there are always alternatives that make for a very nice web site. We can also help you to constructively scale your site down a bit until you have the funds to add the fancier features. Alternatives are not the same as skimping! So don’t be so negative! Remember the little train? “I think I can, I think I can!”
  • 2. Your interpretation of a small budget may not be the same as ours. Because of the way we estimate your cost, we are quite often able to “package” all or portions of your Wish List that in most cases combines site needs and features. The end result? You save money!
  • 3. Knowing ahead time of what you are comfortable speeds the entire initial process. It can take a substantial number of hours to put together an estimate. If we’re estimating a site with an inaccurate budget amount, we’re not doing either of us any favors. The end result is that we’ve spent quite a bit of time putting your estimate together and you receive an estimate that does you no good whatsoever. What was the point in going through the process? Honesty in quoting a budget amount to us is truly the best policy.

We’ll work with you every step of the way, including your budget, to get you a web site you’ll be proud to call your own!