Web Designer Role
A web designer can provide a wide range of solutions in order to assist a client to get a website designed and built. In a way a web designer is like an architect. He/she has to plan all the many facets that go into making a web page look good, be simple to use and work efficiently. Just like buildings there is no one way to design or build a website. Typically there is no single recommended budget to build a website.
There are many types of websites for many types of budgets. For example, you may want a small site with up to 5 pages, this typically starts in the region of 750 euros for most clients, however, if there is a lot of work to be completed in creating a unique graphic design for your site, then that takes time and the cost will rise to reflect this kind of work. If you want to work with your website as a marketing and information resource tool, then attention to getting a well designed website is important. The Web Designers role is to ensure the website is visually pleasing and easy to use. Such websites would typically start at 2,000 euros. Some websites have a considerable amount of content and as well as designing for that content, the content has to be organised and structured efficiently.
A web designers role then is increasingly that of consultant. As there are so many kinds of websites that can be created and potential clients have varying priorities and needs in relation to their website budget. It is best to contact a web designer, be up front about your budget. The web designer will be able to tell you what can be achieved with that budget and make suggestions as to how to get the best website organised for you for that price.
First step in getting a website organised for you or your organisation is to consult with a web designer. If you would like to talk to me about getting a website, email: info (at) mauramcdonnell.com
Websites Take Time
What you are paying for when you commission/employ a web designer to create your website for you is their time and skill. There maybe some costs in providing some functions and features for a site also. But mainly you are paying for time, talent and skill.
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