When a £99 Web Site is Too Good To Be True

So you want a site that doesn’t break the bank? You’ve heard that you can pay just £99 for your own web site? And you’ve also heard that your own web site can cost hundreds or even thousands of pounds? What do you do?

It’s true – there are websites that can cost £99 and, really, if all you need is a page or two with some information and contact details on, then this may be the way for you.

However, there is a reason that not all sites can cost this much. For a start, if you think about the fact that the average web designers’ hourly rate is anything from £30 upwards, you have to wonder about how much work can possibly go into creating a site that costs £99.

What you really have to do is work out exactly what you want from your website and then weigh up the costs. If you want your website to stand out and out-perform your competitors’ site, it is going to require a bigger investment from you both financially and in terms of your time and dedication.

A £99 website is usually too good to be true when:

# You require a fully bespoke design;
# You would like a content management system with fully updateable pages;
# You require control of search engine optimisation;
# You require a site with e-commerce functionality;
# You would like video or music playing capabilities;
# You require help in promoting your site and making it easy to find on the web;
# You want to host your own site and not be tied into someone else’s system;
# You want to develop the site in the future and add new features;

As with anything, you do get what you pay for and it is important to consider your own priorities and whether the website you are opting for now is likely to be a long-term investment or something more disposable.

If you are on a budget, most web design agencies will try to accommodate your needs and come to a realistic price, often offering payments in installments. It is usually worth discussing this before you decide they are too expensive.

Your first quote is always up for negotiation. When clients use our own online quote form, we encourage them to provide as much information as possible so that there are no surprises later!

Whatever you decide, the price you pay should be a good reflection of the product you are buying and the service that you will be offered.