Website costs depend on what customers need to do and how much work goes into making that possible. A simple site that explains one service and sends enquiries to your inbox is a smaller project than a store that manages stock, takes payment and calculates shipping. For a Mackay business, the starting point is deciding what the site needs to do from launch.
When a one-page website is enough
A single page can work if you have one main offer and customers need a quick way to check your work, see where you operate and ask for a quote. A new trade business, for example, may need service details, a few project photos, a click-to-call number and a short enquiry form. If you plan to advertise one offer on an existing site, a campaign landing page can be a smaller job than a redesign.
When it pays to build more pages
Separate service pages help when customers come to you for different jobs and need different information before they enquire. A business that takes retail and trade orders might need an online store with product filters, shipping rules and account pricing. A business that needs a client portal or a connection to its quoting system may need custom development. Each feature adds its own setup and testing.
See the Evergreen Interiors website for an example of how a local business can use service pages and project photography to show customers the work it does.
What to compare in a website quote
- Pages and content. Confirm which pages are included, who writes the copy and who supplies images and product information.
- Features and testing. List the forms, bookings, payments or integrations you need. Ask who will test each customer journey before launch.
- Moving from an old site. Ask which content will move, which old URLs need redirects and how the launch will be coordinated around your domain and email.
- Running costs. Check which costs recur, including hosting, software licences, updates and backup support. Ask what you can edit yourself and who looks after the rest.
What to send us for a quote
Tell us what your business does, where you serve customers and what you want a visitor to do. Include your existing website if you have one, any launch deadline and the features you need from day one. We can help you define the first version, price the agreed work and identify what can be added later.
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