Getting A Website: How To Get A Better Price From Your Web Designer
So you have decided you need a website. What next?
Before you contact some web designers to get a quote, you will save yourself time, money and trouble by first sitting down and thinking about what you actually need. The more you can nail down your requirements, the more likely you are to get a better price, and not be surprised by getting a bill for extras at the end of the project.
First, think about what you want from your website:
Do you want to sell products online, using a shopping cart and some method of accepting payments?
Do you want your site to be a static online brochure, showcasing your products or services?
Do you want your site to generate leads & enquiries for you to follow up directly?
Is your site primarily aimed at providing information for existing customers?
Is your site going to be a useable, interactive service e.g. searchable property database?
Now consider how many pages you will need. Web designers will use this as an important factor when quoting you; if you initially ask for too few, you may get a bill for...