If you are planning a new website for a Calgary business, one of the first questions is usually how much a professional business website should cost. There is no single number because a five-page service website, an ecommerce store and a custom web application require very different amounts of design, development and testing.
What changes the cost of a Calgary business website?
The biggest factors are the number of pages, custom design requirements, ecommerce features, booking or payment integrations, copywriting, photography, SEO setup and whether the website needs custom development.
Template website vs custom website
A template can reduce initial development time, but it still needs professional branding, mobile optimization, speed work and content. A custom site gives more control over the user journey and can be better when the business has unique requirements.
How ecommerce changes the budget
Ecommerce usually requires more work because products, categories, payment gateways, taxes, shipping rules, order emails and checkout testing must be configured.
Do you need SEO from the beginning?
Page structure, URLs, headings, internal links, content and technical setup should support search visibility from the beginning. If Calgary customers are the target, local relevance should also be built into the content naturally.
Questions to ask before accepting a website quote
- Who owns the website and domain?
- Is mobile responsiveness included?
- Are SEO basics included?
- Who provides content and images?
- Are hosting, maintenance and backups included?
Delex Media provides web development in Calgary, SEO services, hosting and digital marketing.