Put your website together and see straight away what it costs one-off, per month and in the first year – and how that compares with traditional agencies and website builders.
What makes up the cost of a practice website
The cost of a website has two parts: a one-off part for concept, design, copy and build, and an ongoing part for hosting, domain, security updates and changes. Many quotes only mention the first part. Over five years, however, the running costs often add up to more than the build itself.
So always compare quotes over at least three years and check what’s included: accessibility, multiple languages, search engine optimisation and changes are often charged extra.
What practices should look out for in a quote
Ask: who owns the domain and the content? What does it cost to change your opening hours? Is the website accessible and optimised for phones? Are the legal notice, privacy policy and professional rules taken into account? A low starting price doesn’t help much if every little thing is billed by the hour afterwards.