pricing strategy - understanding the job

We discuss the project with our client. We make sure we understand who the target audience is, what the site should accomplish, what kind of technology the site should use, etc.

fixed-price fee

We prepare a written proposal that explains in detail what we will do, how much it will cost, what we will require from the client and other fees for which the client will be responsible (such fees include, but are not limited to, domain-name registration fees, Internet Service Provider fees, search engine submission fees, merchant account fees, special graphic/photo permission fees, etc.). Works begins once the client returns a signed proposal.

Our web design rates are very competitive. Most small business and small personal sites can be published at a cost between $800 to a $1,600. Obviously, the larger or more complex the site, the higher the fee will be. We submit a fixed fee proposal for the design, hosting and marketing (initial submission to the major search engines) of the entire site. Also see: pricing - schedule of fees

satisfaction guarantee

Pre-payment, totaling 50% of proposed costs, is due upon signing of the agreement. The remaining payment is not due until the web site meets client requirements and is ready to publish on the Internet. Any incurred or obligated third-party fees still remain the responsibility of the client.

Once published, web site maintenance is optionally available. Site maintenance is billed at $55.00/hr. for recurring text changes/layout — with minimum billing of one-hour ($55.00). Graphics changes are priced per page according to complexity. Such maintenance sometimes requires third-party fees (such as purchasing new images). As necessary, any and all third-party fees are fully assumed by the client. Maintenance fees are based on frequency, editing involved and any major layout or design changes. Most clients prefer that we maintain their website(s) for them but if you would rather do it yourself, please feel free to do so.