How Much Does a New Website Cost?

This is a question that many tradesmen ask frequently, especially when they are starting their business. A website for tradesmen can cost anywhere from a few pounds per month to thousands of pounds per month, therefore prices can vary substantially. The size, complexity, and purpose of a website, as well as the fees associated with its design, hosting, and domain, are all elements that can affect how much it costs.

A simple website with a few pages could be less expensive to create than one with many pages and features. The price also depends on the website's design and if a custom design or template is used, the domain and the level of maintenance required on the website.
Typically, domain names cost between £10 and £15 per year, sometimes more. The price to design a regular website might range from £500 to £5000 or more. Using a free website builder or hosting the website on a free platform like WordPress are two ways to cut costs. However, it might be worthwhile to spend money on a professional website with high-quality design and functionality and to hire a website company that specialises in building websites for tradesmen.
As a small business owner, it is important to have an online presence to reach new customers and grow your business.
However, choosing a website builder can be difficult, especially with so many options available, you may not know where to begin. A few website builders available include:

• Wix
• Ionos
• Weebly
• Squarespace
• Bluehost
• GoDaddy
• WordPress

These website builders offer ready-made templates and drag-and-drop building tools, making them quick and easy to set up and requiring little prior experience. However if you have little to no experience with this, you may choose to hire a freelancer or a professional website company that specialises in building websites for tradesmen and at Built we do exactly that!

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Why You Should Choose Us

Our team do more than just build you a website, we provide you with everything you need to get you found online and grow your business.

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Exclusive To The Trade

Unlike typical web agencies, we only build websites for tradesmen. We know what works and how to get your website to rank higher in Google.

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Dedicated Account Managers

You have one account manager dedicated to you. So if you need to update or have concerns about your website you can simply send a Whatsapp message to your account manager.

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Web App Availability

If you'd prefer a hands-on approach, we have a simple web app that you can use to edit your website without any coding knowledge.

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Do I hire a freelancer or a professional website company?

Both hiring a freelancer and working with an agency to create a custom website have both benefits and disadvantages. A freelance website designer may be less expensive and allow you more control over the project, but because of their inexperience, the project may end up looking less professional and taking longer to complete.
In contrast, hiring a company would could cost, but a team of experts that specialise in building websites for tradesmen will work on the project, producing a higher-quality website. Before selecting the appropriate course of action, it's critical to take your company's needs and goals.

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Questions to ask a freelancer or website agency

Whether you choose to hire a freelancer or a professional website agency, make sure to ask these questions:

• Can you provide me with samples of your prior work?
• Do you have any experience creating websites for businesses like mine?
• What is covered by the cost?
• How long will it take to build my new website
• Will there be any additional charges?
• Will my website be optimised for Google?
• Who will be the website's owner when it is finished?
• Who is going to write the content?
• Will you provide with an SSL certificate?

Our team here at BUILT are happy to answer any questions you may have.