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I Need A Website – Part 1
The question you’ve probably asked yourself is Do I need a website? If you are feeling more and more like saying Yes, read on!
So, you’ve decided you need a website. Maybe you have the next BIG idea that’s going to take off like a rocket and you want a killer website. Or maybe you just want to create a personal website and don’t care if nobody looks at it because it will be like a journal for you to write down your thoughts and feelings (and of course your family will read it and want to see pictures of those growing kids).
Well, what do you do first? You’ve got the idea… Now What?!
For starters, you’ve got to find a good “web guy” (or girl)… and I’ve got that covered for you… Pick Me! Pick Me! The trouble with finding someone good is they either charge way too much and are an employee in some HUGE web company, or they’re fresh out of high-school / college looking for some quick work – at quick prices, providing quick quality. I like to think I fall somewhere in the middle of all that.
Now, whats next? Say you’ve found your web guy, but you don’t know a thing about what it takes to get a website or what to expect it to cost. You’ll need to set a budget for your site. Now, let me pause right here and clarify something… I put “find a good web guy” ahead of this Budget-setting step, because it really shouldn’t matter what your budget is for the project. A good web designer can provide you with a wide range of possibilities on just about any budget. On the topic of budget, one thing is for sure… IF you really do have the next BIG idea, do you really want a cheap website?
You know you’re going to have to pay someone to build your site for you, but what other COSTS are involved in setting up and maintaining a website?
Here are some to remember:
- Domain Name – this is the name or address of your site
(example: aaronboynton.com). Typically, this cost is less than $15/year.
- Hosting – this is a “rental” fee for the server where your website files will be stored. Hosting can vary depending on your server speed and other configurations but typically you can expect about $7 to $10 per month for a good host, or about $80 to $120 per year.
- Other fixed-costs can be stock images or photography, or add-ons your site may need like shopping carts or forums.
I’d say you’re looking at about $95 to $150 or so per year just to keep your site up after its built. If I’ve lost you already and that is more than you want to spend, contact your Web Guy – there may still be something he can work out for you.
… And that is where we’ll leave it for part 1.
Was this helpful? Please leave me a comment. In Part 2 we will go over the actual building costs of your site, and other things you need to know and consider before diving in head-first.
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