The Biggest Question - How Much Does it Cost?
Below is a COMPLETE breakdown of the TOTAL prices:
Service:
Labor
Price (minimum):
$100
Price (maximum):
$300
Frequency:
One Time
Description:
This is the amount I charge to design and build the website. The more time and work needed for a website can cause this price to increase slightly. It includes any custom designs I create (icons, backgrounds, etc.) for the website that require more than a day to design and integrate. The base price is for basic websites with basic designs and functions.
*Note* I do not exceed $100 for non-profit organizations.
Service:
Hosting
Price (minimum):
$22
Price (maximum):
$50
Frequency:
Monthly
Description:
This is the amount that Wix charges to connect your site to a domain and make it viewable to the public. This price can change based on Wix promotional sales or the addition of features that do not go through third-party companies such as accepting online payments, online booking, Wix Calendars and Events, Wix Music, etc.
*Note* All of the sites I have showcased and built so far are at around $35/month. If you choose to pay per year instead of monthly you qualify for a domain (listed below) free for 1 year as well as discounted monthly rates.
Service:
Domain
Price (minimum):
$15
Price (maximum):
$25
Frequency:
Yearly
Description:
This is the amount that Wix charges to purchase a domain (.com/.org/.net/etc). The price difference reflects the option to have "Private Registration" which keeps your personal address, email, and phone number (if you choose/need to use those instead of business information) from being viewed in public records. It also states that it helps decrease spam and the ability to hijack information.
*Note* The "Privacy Registration" is completely optional and I've no issues so far from clients that chose to forego this option.
*Note* This price does NOT apply if you already own a domain and wish to keep the current domain registrar.
Service:
Maintenance
Price (minimum):
$30
Price (maximum):
$30
Frequency:
Monthly
Description:
This is the amount I charge to be on-call for any issues, updates, or changes that you would like addressed at any time while owning your website. It is completely optional and able to be canceled at any time for any reason.
*Note* You may also use this charge to have a monthly meeting with you to discuss goals, analytics, or even teach you how to manage your own website.
Service:
Maintenance
Price (minimum):
$30
Price (maximum):
$100
Frequency:
As Needed
Description:
This is the amount I charge to fix a sudden issue for those that do not have a monthly Maintenance Plan with me. The price can vary depending on the cause of the problem and the time it takes me to fix it. I have not had any issues that have taken more than a day to fix from any previously built website so far.
*Note* This charge does not include issues that happen due to my design/building mistakes nor updates/changes to Wix as these issues I will fix for no charge.
LOWEST TOTAL COST
First Year Price:
$380
Each Year After:
$280
Frequency:
Yearly
Description:
This is the amount that a basic website with minimal design and features would cost each year.
(This price averages to be ~$23 - $32 per month)
(Includes labor, hosting, and a new domain)
HIGHEST TOTAL COST
First Year Price:
$1,025
Each Year After:
$725
Frequency:
Yearly
Description:
This is the most that a website designed by me can possibly cost per year. This would include personally designed logos, backgrounds, font, icons, etc. and the most features you can possibly have offered by Wix as well as integrating third-party sources that do not typically integrate well.
(This price averages to be ~$60 - $85 per month)
(Includes labor, hosting, a new domain, and monthly maintenance)
*Note* Most business do not need as much as possible. All websites showcased cost less than $400 per year.