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Thinking About a Website Redesign? Here’s What You Need to Know About Costs

Web design is a key factor in driving user experience and search engine optimization. The cost of redesigning a website can vary depending on the complexity, size, and builder – ranging from $100 to as much as $75k for larger projects. If you opt to create your own site, costs could fall between $3-5k; however custom builds with an agency may range upwards of fifteen thousand dollars or more.

It's essential that you redesign for mobile users (responsive website design) as most of the traffic these days are from a Tablet or Smartphone.

When it comes to website redesign and redevelopment, the number of pages on a site is usually the basis for pricing. For example, if your project has an e-commerce function or interactive media elements built in then expect to allocate some additional budget; custom CMS may cost anywhere between $2k-$25K too – but don’t forget about free alternatives such as WordPress which can be easily updated by you.

Building your own website from a template is an inexpensive way to get creative with the look and feel of your site. However, it does require savvy web design skills or significant time investment for those less comfortable in this realm. Redesigning can vary depending on what changes are needed – like simple layout shifts or more involved plugin additions such as ‘sharing’ buttons. A redesign by yourself can cost anywhere from $200 on up. It really depends on what you want to redesign. A simple adding of a social media share feature on each page of blog post could only cost around $50 for a simple WordPress plugin. Same goes with a new footer. WordPress plugins can be a cost effective way of fine tuning a website if you don’t have the budget for a full redesign. Carefully consider all options before deciding which route makes most sense!

With customer trends ever-evolving and website technologies advancing, it’s important to keep up with the times by regularly redesigning your site. Experienced freelancers are a great option for more simple makeovers – they’ll typically charge between $2k-$5K USD depending on complexity of needs. If you want to go all out with custom features and ecommerce capabilities, get ready to shell out anywhere from $10k+ through an agency or pay around $20K+. Factoring in Google Analytics data will help ensure that those investment dollars grant maximum lead generation returns!

Thinking About a Website Redesign? Basic Costs Breakdowns

Web designers are essential for your users website experience and search engines (optimization). A general website redesign costs estimate are between $1500-$15,000. A basic redesign should cost cost around $2000 depending on the underlying mechanics such as whether its based off free WordPress, Drupal, etc.

It’s essential that you redesign for mobile users (responsive website design) as most of the traffic these days are from a Tablet or Smartphone.

Designers general charge by the number of pages on your website. Also, note that websites that include a storefront with carts and products may increase the redesign costs. If your website includes e-commerce functionality, always include that e-commerce functionality in the website redesign budget. Adding interactive media can cost you between $200-$13,000. A custom CMS solution can cost between $2,000-$25,000. Look for a free CMS such as WordPress that would lower the costs and can be easily updated on the fly by a website owner.

Building or redesigning a website yourself with a template is usually the cheapest option. It can range anywhere from a few hundred dollars to $3,000 or more, but the real “cost” here is the time and hassle required.

Depending on your redesign goals, you’ll be able to find a freelancer that will charge anywhere from $2,000 to $5,000 for a simple website and upwards of $10,000 to $20,000+ for a bigger website with a variety of template designs, custom features, store fronts, e-commerce, etc.

Agencies are businesses that are fully devoted to marketing, branding, and web design. They are the most expensive option generally, but they also bring diverse experiences and specialties to the table. Agency website design prices start around $10,000 and go up to $50,000 or more depending on the project.

A website redesign is crucial every 3-4 years as the customer visitor habits changes as well as the website tools technologies. Its crucial to pivot when you see your website not converting selling products or gaining client leads. Always too at the website data (Google Analytics) and adjust when the funnels and traffic drop off.

Website Bounce Rates…Three Second Rule…

Three second rule: 57 percent of online shoppers will wait three seconds or less before abandoning a site. Website page speed is crucial.

Ideally, websites load within three seconds, or two seconds if it’s an eCommerce site. The two-to-three second mark is the turning point where bounce rates skyrocket. Some 40% of consumers will wait no more than three seconds before abandoning a site. if a website funnel isn’t converting, or it breaks down somewhere (leaks) in the middle, a website designer needs to figure out where the Google Analytics metrics drop off.