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One of the first investments that legitimises your business is your website. But with so many variables potentially involved, how much does a website cost?
Website pricing in Ireland can range from €1,000 to €10,000, depending on different factors.
In the post I break down these possible variables and help you get to grips with website pricing so you can make the best decision you can for your business.
How much does a website actually cost?
The cost of your website will all depend on your requirements. How complex or detailed do you need it to be? Will a simple and straightforward website help you achieve your goals?
There are some costs that you should always expect when it comes to your website and others that will depend on your type of business and the level you’re at.
Website costs to expect:
Domain Name
- eg. €30 a year
The actual web address of your website will incur an annual fee.
Website Hosting
- eg. €180 a year
Where your website lives or is hosted online will incur an annual fee. Make sure to choose a good quality provider like Siteground.com.
Third-party apps
- eg. €12 a month
If you want to use something like Calendly to book meetings or Mailchimp to collect emails you can stick to the free versions but you might find the premium versions give you all the functions you need.
On-going website maintenance
- eg. €347 a year
Website maintenance packages keep your website glitch-free and secure and give you on-going access to your web designer for ad hoc support.
Other factors that will affect website price:
Brand Positioning & Messaging
- eg. €500 for a 1 hour session with a positioning expert
What do you do and who do you do it for? What’s your unique position in the marketplace? Having clear answers to these questions will help inform what kind of website you need to reach your business goals as your audience and competitors will be clearly defined.
Website Copywriting
- eg. €450 for a website copy audit by Copy Kate
Once you know your positioning and messaging really well it’s time to make sure it is communicated really well through your website copy. This is a job that many business-owners can underestimate. It takes a lot of work to get right and your web designer can’t do their job without it. I recommend asking if your web designer provides a website copy template for you to fill out so you’re not starting the project by staring at a blank page.
Then to make sure your chosen words will actually turn your website viewers into clients, I recommend getting a website copy audit done by Copy Kate. She will give you her expert tips and highlight what is and isn’t working about your copy so you can fix it before you hand it over to your web designer.
You can also opt for full custom website copywriting with someone like Kate.
Professional Photography
- eg. €500 for a photoshoot with Kirsty Lyons
To make your website memorable and so people know that there’s a real human behind your brand, there’s no beating professional photography. Once you get your photos done you can also use them on social media, in proposals and any marketing materials you might need for your business.
Branding Design
- eg. starts from €2,000
Investing in your branding design before you start your website will make sure that your website has a unique visual look and feel that encapsulates your brilliance and communicates it to the right people.
Website Functions & Capabilities
- Price addition depends on functions
If the website you require needs functions that require non-standard code or a premium plugin set-up, this will cost more. The price will depend on the complexity and time it takes to get these functions in place.
Off-Page SEO
- eg. €500 a month with an SEO specialist
The web designer you choose to work with should include basic on-page SEO in the package they offer you. If you would like more SEO results than on-page work can provide you can work with an SEO specialist for the other aspects that will boost your website’s ranking.
Amy Mc Design website prices
Below are guides that show how much my websites cost. Each option’s price depends on how customised you’d like your website to be and how thorough it is.
One Page website
- €750 (+ 23% VAT)
Perfect for you if you want something simple yet professional for now, without throwing up a mediocre DIY website. You can also come back in the future to extend your one-page website to a full brochure website.
Website in a Week
- €2,000 (+ 23% VAT)
Perfect for you if you want a full brochure website so you are presenting yourself to your ideal clients in the best light, but you want it to go live fast. You’ll submit your content upfront, choose the style that matches your brand ethos and I’ll bring everything together in just one week!
What brand style will attract better clients?
Take the quiz to discover the visual direction that will build trust with the type of organisations you actually want to work with.
Fully Custom Brochure Website
- Starts at €3,997 (+ 23% VAT)
This option is for the business-owner who wants a full brochure website that can be customised specifically to their needs. You’ll need more time to give a project like this, but the results will mean your website will stand out more.
Optional extras for your website
- Mini Brand Package €2,000 (+ 23% VAT), Fully Custom Brand Package €3,497 (+ 23% VAT)
As I mentioned before, branding is the best way to give your website a unique look & feel, so getting it done before you start your website is imperative.
I offer a range of approaches from the more streamlined Mini Brand option to a Fully Custom Brand that gives you a chance to go really in-depth and stand out in a crowded market.
Will you make back your investment in your website?
If you are wondering if spending this money on your website will be worth it, check out these results that previous clients of mine have achieved:
Fiona doubled her revenue
Fiona of Fiona Rickard Writing has cited the brand and website I created for her in playing a major part in helping her double her revenue in her second year of business. Check out our chat here where Fiona breaks down how the website helped make this happen.
“The website has paid for itself many times over.”
Fiona Rickard
Ciara works with more dream clients
Ciara of Positive Prospects was able to fully transition away from 1:1 coaching work and focus on delivering training and workshops to SMEs, Universities and Tech companies. Work she loves to do. Check out the chat I had with Ciara where she speaks about her experience.
“I’m working with the types of companies I really, really want to work with.”
Ciara Spillane
Stacy is operating on a global level
Stacy of Kanso launched a new business that matched the level of her many years of experience. This has lead to global names reaching out to her as they know she is an established expert. Check out how we built this brand here and Stacy’s experience in her own words here.
“We’ve had big global names engage with us. They’re not seeing me as a one-person business, the brand looks like an established company.”
Stacy Franklin
The next steps for your website
If you’re ready to work with a web designer and are interested in having a chat with me, you can book a free call here.
Looking forward to hearing all about your business and the goals you want to achieve.
