The Cost of a Website
THE REAL COST OF A WEBSITE
EVERY WEBSITE HAS ONGOING COSTS.
Building the website is only the beginning. Some expenses happen once, while others continue for as long as your website stays online.
Domain
Your website address, such as yourbusiness.com. It must usually be renewed every year.
Hosting
The server space that keeps your website online, accessible and loading around the clock.
Design
The visual direction, layout, user experience and overall appearance of your website.
Development
Turning the design into a functional website with code, integrations, testing and responsive behavior.
Content
The written copy, photography, graphics and videos that fill the pages of your website.
Changes and Updates
New pages, content changes, redesigns or additional features requested after the original launch.
Maintenance
Software updates, security checks, backups, performance monitoring and technical upkeep.
Administration
Renewing accounts, managing access, DNS settings, subscriptions and service billing.
Third-Party Tools
Analytics, booking tools, forms, payment systems, chat widgets and other external services.