Tuesday, March 17, 2009

So, how much should you pay for a web site?

In an article I just read, it is subjective.
Please, take a moment and read the same article, I would never hide anything from anyone:

Click here.

I know from experience after being in the web design business for over 10 years, that this pricing structure is really based on Web Firms, and mostly in the corporate industry - not really the one person operations as well as the smaller companies.

The pricing is always dependent on what the customer can or will pay, and there is no article that can change that, or alter its course.

I am not saying I do not agree with the article on a general scale, but there always has to be exceptions. I know that my company has built sites over the years that range from the small $500 site to well over $5000 - and it was always about the customer.

We as designers are providing a service. Just like the guy that sells you your lottery ticket, a service. And we have to price that service accordingly because of the market. Of course this is based on lots of criteria, some of which have to do with style, education, proof of performance as well as many other factors.

Bottom line is this, and of course these are just my opinions as clearly stated on this blog, Cost + Time = Total Bill, and if the client wants to pay for a service that they can not do themselves then it is up to a professional designer charge accordingly for the knowledge that they possess - just like a lawyer, doctor or your mechanic - its just the way it is, and always has been in every profession, and always will be as far as I can see.

Do yourself a favor, and do not skimp on something like your image in the internet.

It could be devastating for your business, and for a small investment you could easily repay your business with the amount of clients you will receive but also retain, its just smart business.

1 comment:

CJ said...

Developers and designers must be high qualified to deal with project. I agree with this article. Look at php tutorial as example of high quality work.