What's involved?
Whether you're in the market for a website or web application, pricing can vary greatly from one project to another. The purpose of this section is to provide some insight into the factors which significantly influence project costing.
What to expect
If you are considering having a website developed professionally, you should expect to spend anywhere from several thousand to tens of thousands of Rands or more – depending heavily on how complex and extensive your requirements are. The amount of content you'd like to display as well as how interactive you need the site to be are also determining factors. Web applications are typically more expensive due to the level of complexity and custom development required.
Perform a cost-benefit analysis
Take the following into account when performing your cost-benefit analysis.
- A website should be viewed as an investment, not an expense.
- Web development costs should be split over a number of departments including marketing, IT, business development and others.
- A small increase in sales, exposure or improvement in business process will usually offset the capital investment.
- Your online presence says a lot about you and the way you conduct your business.
- Most simple websites will cost you less than a single advert in a magazine or newspaper.
- Quality is more important than functionality.
- A well designed website is a cost-efficient way to differentiate yourself from competitors.
- The greater the investment, the greater the return.
For more information on pricing, please request a quote outlining your requirements.
