How much does it cost to create a turnkey website?

The cost of creating or redesigning a website primarily depends on the goals of the site and its type. So, first, it's necessary to determine the purpose of your website, as it forms the basis of your project. The question is, "What do you want to achieve with this website?":

Increase visibility by showcasing your services or products to generate contacts (quote requests, etc.) or subscriptions (for newsletters, etc.).
Retain your clientele by offering content or services online.
Sell products or increase sales compared to an existing website within its redesign.

It might be helpful to articulate these conversion goals as precisely as possible with quantitative and time-based parameters.

From these goals, the type of website is determined. There are six types (single-page, brochure, blog, e-commerce, intranet, and portal sites). Logically, a single-page or gallery site doesn't require the same time, skills, and technologies as an e-commerce or portal site. Although a simple and stylish e-commerce site might suffice depending on your activity and its scale.

To get consistent website creation proposals, you then need to define the project's needs: functional capabilities, design, and content.

Mandatory functions of your site

Identify the necessary functions to meet the needs of your users. This might include functions such as navigation, search, contact forms, product pages for e-commerce, or content management systems.

Additional functions requiring the use of plugins or external tools

Identify additional functions that may require the integration of plugins or extensions. These functions could be social media sharing tools, booking systems, chatbots, or any other elements specific to your industry. Choosing these functions can impact the cost of the site (integration cost, paid license, etc.). Also, you need to decide if you want to integrate all these functions at once during website development or not, and determine the level of their importance. This could be a tool for managing your project's budget.

Custom functions

If your needs go beyond the standard tools or plugins available on the market, you might consider custom-built functionality. For example, if you have specific business process needs, user interactions, or data processing. However, they can significantly increase the cost and timeline of website development. Therefore, the question of the feasibility of such a solution inevitably arises.

Graphic Design

You can't create a website without defining a basic graphic concept. The question is whether you can provide these elements (primarily a logo, color palette - usually 3 - and a few images) or if you need help creating a graphic identity. Logically, this will affect the cost, but a strong graphic identity can increase your ROI. The cost of website design will be determined based on your needs and the amount of work.

Content

Content is the foundation of the site. A site without content doesn't exist, even if it's just your "about us" page description or your contact information.

Writing engaging, relevant, and high-quality content requires expertise and may require the involvement of professional editors for optimization. If you lack the necessary skills within the company, this can affect the budget allocated to the site. The same goes for other types of content (videos, informational graphics, podcasts, etc.), which require even more attention.

Technical Solutions and Cost

Technical aspects such as choosing hosting, domain name, and technical support can also impact your site's budget. This also includes security and search engine optimization (SEO), which are important aspects of any modern website.

Marketing and Promotion

Don't forget about marketing your website after its creation. Without advertising and promotion, even the most beautiful and functional website can go unnoticed. It's important to consider these expenses when planning the overall project budget.

As you can see, the cost of creating or redesigning a website depends on many factors, so excluding or simplifying any of them is impossible. The more you define your goals and requirements, the more accurately the project cost can be calculated.

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