Why your Small Business Should Have a Website
Part Two
Last week we looked at why your SME should have a website. This week we’re going to take a look at the cost of creating one.
Yes, it’s possible to create your own website, but if you’re not sure what you’re doing it can affect your business. A professional website is something that your SME should seriously consider investing in, and the sooner, the better.
Let’s take a look at the costs of and factors that influence setting up a top quality website.
So, the daily rate can vary, depending on the agency you use. It’s always a good idea to shop around for quotes before committing to one agency in particular. A daily rate can be anywhere in the range of €100 to €1000.
Waterford Web Design notes that:
- €100 per day will get you a graduate level designer,
- €350 per day an experienced sole trader and
- €500 per day is reserved for professionals within a larger agency.
Now, what are the factors that influence price?
Design Quality
You should give a lot of thought to how you want your website to look. First impressions really matter, especially when it’s your business!
Mobile Friendly
Ask yourself this simple question: Do you want your customers to be able to look at your website on their phones? If the answer is yes, you should definitely make sure you ask for a mobile friendly site.
Hosting and Domain
This is essentially renting a space on a computer to hold your website. Getting this is essential to creating a website.
This should cost you no more than €100 for a reasonable package and a .com domain.
The cost?
On average a website will cost anywhere between €1000 and €7000. Again, this will vary depending on what features you want on the website and the daily cost of the agency you hire.
A website can be expensive to set up, but the benefits are worth it in the end.
Financial Help
If you want to get a website set up ASAP, but lack the finances, maybe consider a small cash advance loan.
Here at GRID, we provide a business loan called a cash advance, that will help you to fund your new website.
Business Loan
We provide a cash advance of up to €100,000 over a maximum of 18 months. The repayments are made daily as a small percentage of your future card sales. To apply simply:
Access the GRID application straight from your smartphone, tablet or computer.
Our team can approve your online application within 24 hours.
We will set up your flexible repayments and transfer your funds to you.
Don’t be put off by the potential price of a website. It’s an essential part of successful businesses today. Without a website, you could lose future customers to competitors. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Contact GRID Finance for a cash advance loan today!