Affordable Web Design for Small Businesses
Building a Website on a Budget is Subjective
In my 15+ years of experience building websites for a variety of businesses and industries, I have learned that the price of a website is the most subjective aspect of the process. You would think that the actual design is the most subjective aspect, but it is definitely the price of the website. We pride ourselves on providing affordable web design for all of our clients, that means something different to everyone.
Taking all the fluff away, the real cost of a website should be centered around how fast a company can get a return on their investment in a website. For my clients, that timeframe is one year or less. If a company cannot expect to make their money back from the website within, at most, a year, then I don’t suggest that they make the investment.
In my experience, the following factors determine the cost of a website:
Company Size
If you are a small business, don’t expect to pay as much as a large business. You are much easier to work with because most of the time there are only 1 or 2 decision makers involved in the process.
Larger corporations have a chain of command so there are multiple decision makers and getting a website approved can be a lengthy process.
The size of a company is a big aspect in deciding what is cost-effective for a website. Large corporations need to go into a lot more detail and provide a lot more services than most small businesses. There are legal, branding, and other logistical hurdles that a large website build will encounter, so the price will reflect this.
Industry is a Factor in Affordable Web Design
It’s just a fact that in some industries your website doesn’t make that much of a difference. Don’t get me wrong, it’s very important to have a website that makes the company look professional, but there is no need to build the Taj Mahal for a machine fabrication business or a local deli. We have many examples of simple websites built for clients to make sure their information can be found and that the company looks professional, check out the two below.
Most Restaurant Websites are Relatively Inexpensive
Check out this simple website we built for D’Agostino’s Deli: https://dagsdeli.com.
This website was very affordable and is very effective for the client. Enticing photos of their food, reviews from customers, and some info about the history of the family owned business, along with crucial local details like the address, phone number, and hours, give visitors a clear picture about what to expect from this restaurant.
The D’Agostino’s Deli website was built with a mobile first attitude, we wanted to make sure there was click to call and one click for directions. The client is very appreciative of the affordable web design services that we provided to them and we are proud of the outcome!
Local Businesses Can Usually Create a Website for a Reasonable Fee
Another affordable website that we have built for a client is https://servicemachineshop.com/. Service Machine Shop is a local business that was looking for a professional website at a reasonable fee. To be honest, having or not having a website isn’t really a deal breaker for Service Machine Shop. So, they decided to go with one of our affordable website design packages that didn’t break the bank, but made sure they look professional to any potential clients that search them on the web.
You might be surprised to learn that this website was built 6 years ago! It was built back in 2013, and with solid hosting, proper maintenance and software updates, Service Machine Shop has not had to invest any additional money into their website since then. They got a professional website at a reasonable price that stands the test of time. Maybe we should change our service name to long lasting and affordable website design! ?
Our Affordable Web Design Packages Don’t Skimp!
As you can see from the examples above, small businesses can get an affordable website that gives them a professional presence online, without breaking the bank. Our websites don’t skimp on quality; we keep it simple, make sure the site looks great on mobile, and best of all, the results don’t look “affordable”!
Adam Ruffin2024-04-02Fantastic service! Donny was very patient with our changes during the process and we would highly recommend his company !Craig Williams2024-04-02Donny has been hosting and handling our website for years. I would highly recommend Grover Web Design!Amanda Bigger2024-04-02As a small business owner it is extremely difficult to find a website builder and designer that is willing to cater to your needs, regardless of your budget. In the four years we have been with Grover Web Design we continue to be impressed with their knowledge, attention to detail, prompt response time, and professionalism. Thank you Grover Web Design for continuing to provide us at Bigger Glass Company with the best all-around website support!Teri Todd2023-10-20We have always received compliments on our website design! Donny was understanding of what we needed and created a site that was truly reflective of who we are and what we do!Beth Bunge2023-10-20GWD is the Best in the industry. They designed our website and listened to our input and gave great ideas and expertise. We get tons of compliments on our website and that has increased business for us! In addition, they manage our website and taught us how to do some changes ourselves. If we ask they immediately update and makes changes as needed. They are responsive and so professional and fun to work with. Highly recommend!Clare Hungiville2023-10-19I cannot say enough good things about Donny Grover and his team at Grover Web Design ! I contacted Grover Web Design to do a series of web pages for various companies. They are fast, cost efficient and super creative !! Their customer service followup is simply the BEST. Never going to another designer again ! Donny, thank you for all you do, Clare Hungiville.Tanner Renken2023-10-13I’ve been working with GWD for a few years now and have nothing negative to say. Donny and his team do awesome work! They are quick to respond and help out whenever they can! 10/10 recommend!Ron Norris2023-06-22We have been fortunate to have Grover Web Design as our website developer for the past 8 years. Their service and support have been exceptional throughout our partnership. What sets them apart is their ability to assist us with any IT related question or project. We highly recommend Grover Web Design for their expertise and dedication to their clients.Denada Jackson2023-05-10It is always a pleasure to work with Donny and Team. I appreciate their prompt responses and always capturing our client's vision.Womens Health Action2023-05-08As a small team based in New Zealand, we've used Grover Web Design to help with the running/maintenance of the Global Big Latch On website. We've always found Donny to be easy to communicate with, professional, and responsive (despite our time zone differences). We would recommend GWD to others.
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