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What Should a Professional Business Website Cost?
Website quotes can vary widely for what looks like the same job. The difference usually comes down to what is actually included.
By Joshua Zaghini, RMZ Digital5 min read
What drives the cost of a website
- Number of pages and page templates
- Custom design versus a pre-made theme
- Content writing and image sourcing
- Forms, bookings and CRM integration
- E-commerce or member areas
- SEO setup, analytics and tracking
- Accessibility and performance work
What a professional website should include
Whatever the budget, a business website should be fast, mobile-friendly, secure and easy to update. It should have a clear structure, proper metadata and working forms. Our website development service includes these as standard.
Watch for hidden costs
Ask what happens after launch. Some quotes look low because hosting, licences, updates or small changes are charged separately later.
- Hosting and domain renewals
- Premium plugin or theme licences
- Charges for content edits
- Ongoing security updates
- Ownership of the site and its files
Cheap versus value
A low-cost template can suit a new business testing an idea. For an established business, a website that wins more of the right enquiries usually pays for the difference. Think about the value of one extra client each month.
How RMZ Digital prices websites
We scope your project and provide a fixed, itemised quote. Website cost depends on the service and features required, and there are no hidden fees. [Indicative price ranges to be confirmed by RMZ Digital]. Book a free consultation to get a quote for your project.
Joshua Zaghini
RMZ Digital, Brisbane. [Short author bio to be supplied]