Estimate Assumptions and Scope

To provide a practical and meaningful estimate, we’ve based our calculations on a set of standardized assumptions and common project scopes. First of all, we assume a need for professional service such as freelancer or agency. While we know certain elements will be essential, there are inevitably factors we don’t know—and others we’re not yet aware of—that could influence your final costs. Therefore, our estimate explicitly focuses on typical professional services delivered by freelancers or agencies, explicitly excluding DIY site-builder solutions. Also, we currently exclude e-commerce websites due to projects’ complexity (will be added in the future). Finally, we disregard regionality and focus on North American market.

We assume your website will utilize a professional CMS, incorporating essential features standard in 2025, such as mobile responsiveness, basic accessibility compliance, and SEO-readiness. Infrastructure setup (e.g., server configuration, hosting) and UX studies or detailed user-experience analyses are not included, as they may significantly vary and aren’t universally required—though we highly recommend considering them. Content creation is also excluded from the estimate, while basic migration of existing content is included by default.

These assumptions are intended to give clarity on what’s included and what’s not, so you can better anticipate additional services or requirements that may affect your project’s overall scope and cost.

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Misjudging project budgets and selecting unsuitable vendors are prevalent issues that can significantly derail project success.

Studies reveal that only 16.2% of software projects are completed on time and within budget, while 14% are canceled altogether.

A major contributing factor is poor communication, which is responsible for 57% of project failures. Additionally, unclear objectives and outcomes present challenges in 32% of IT projects.

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Large IT projects, in particular, are susceptible to substantial overruns

averaging 45% over budget and 7% over time, while delivering 56% less value than anticipated.

Such overruns not only strain financial resources but also compromise the project’s intended benefits.

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The repercussions of selecting an inappropriate vendor extend beyond financial losses. Poor vendor performance can lead to delays, quality issues, security breaches, and damage to an organization’s reputation.

Therefore, meticulous vendor selection is crucial to mitigate these risks.

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Factors Influencing Estimate Accuracy

Vendor Selection and Expertise

Not all vendors are created equal. Estimates from freelancers will generally be lower compared to those from established agencies due to differences in overhead, expertise, and available resources. Agencies typically offer broader capabilities, greater reliability, and more robust support structures, whereas freelancers might provide more flexibility but pose higher project continuity risks. It’s crucial to match your vendor selection to your project’s specific needs, complexity, required expertise, and your tolerance for potential risks or delays.
Vendor Selection and Expertise

Platform and Technology Choices

The platform you select—whether a simple site-builder (e.g., Wix, Squarespace), an open-source CMS like WordPress, a mid-tier professional solution like Craft CMS, or an enterprise-grade CMS such as Drupal or Sitefinity—will significantly impact your project’s cost. However, price alone doesn’t fully reflect the broader implications. Your choice influences functionality, scalability, performance, security, and ongoing maintenance needs. It also directly affects the expertise required from your provider and the resulting marketability and long-term viability of your site.
Vendor Selection and Expertise

Project Timelines and Budget Allocation

Both the project deadline and budget play vital roles in determining the ultimate solution and the type of vendor you’ll engage with. Aggressive timelines or constrained budgets may restrict vendor options or require trade-offs in quality, features, or depth of testing. On the other hand, clearly defined and realistic deadlines paired with appropriate budget allocation will expand your options, allowing you to secure vendors with proven track records, delivering higher quality outcomes aligned with your long-term business goals.
Vendor Selection and Expertise

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Projects may have different objectives but there should always be one. It could be lead generation, modernizing digital footprint, improving website functionality or combination of this and other objectives.

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Analyze competitors websites

Understanding your competition sets the foundation for a successful website project. In this step, we examine your competitors’ online presence, identify strengths and weaknesses, and pinpoint industry trends and best practices. This helps us ensure your website stands out in your market, aligning your digital strategy with competitive benchmarks.

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Define requirements and features

Clearly defined requirements and features are critical to accurate pricing and project success. At this stage, we identify and document exactly what your website needs, including desired functionality, user experience goals, content types, integrations, and technical specifications. The clearer the definition, the more precise and realistic your project estimates will be.

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Final calculation

With a comprehensive understanding of your competitive landscape and clearly defined project scope, we perform the final calculation. This stage consolidates all gathered data into a structured cost estimate, providing you with a realistic budget range tailored specifically to your requirements and goals.

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Integration with large e-commerce platform is necessary for your website. We don't estimate such projects because of a lot of complexity.

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Estimate breakdown by vendor type

The following cost estimates are organized into three categories based on the type and size of the vendor. Each vendor type approaches the project differently, influencing cost, deliverables, and overall project experience. While the fundamental scope and functionality remain consistent, differences arise primarily in depth of expertise, resource allocation, quality of documentation, project management sophistication, training and support availability, accessibility compliance, and post-deployment services.
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Pros:
  • Lower initial cost and budget-friendly.
  • Flexible and personalized service.
  • Typically faster start time.
  • Direct communication with the person doing the work.
Cons:
  • Limited availability and resources.
  • Higher risk of delays or project abandonment.
  • May lack expertise in specialized areas.
  • Minimal documentation, training, and ongoing support.
  • Less likely to adhere to strict accessibility and compliance standards.

Pros:
  • Balanced combination of affordability and professional quality.
  • Structured approach with better project management.
  • Wider range of skills and specialized expertise available.
  • Better documentation and ongoing support.
  • Enhanced reliability and accountability compared to freelancers.
Cons:
  • Higher costs compared to freelancers.
  • May have multiple simultaneous projects affecting response time.
  • Possible limits in specialized or complex integrations compared to large agencies.
  • Limited scalability for very large or enterprise-level projects.

Pros:
  • High-quality outcomes with comprehensive documentation and advanced compliance standards.
  • Extensive resources and dedicated teams ensuring consistency and reliability.
  • Advanced capabilities for complex integrations and custom development.
  • Structured project management methodologies with clear milestones.
  • Superior ongoing support, training, and post-launch assistance.
Cons:
  • Significantly higher costs.
  • Potentially slower initiation due to internal processes and scheduling.
  • Possible less personalized experience due to multiple layers of communication.
  • Often better suited for larger-scale projects; smaller projects may not benefit proportionally from the scale and resources.

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FAQs About Our Website Cost Calculator

Unlike standard calculators that provide generic estimates, our website cost calculator delivers exceptional accuracy through a personalized audit process. Our team of experts analyzes your existing website, business objectives, target audience, and competitive landscape to provide a truly tailored estimate that accounts for your unique circumstances. While no estimator can be 100% precise due to project variations, our thorough review process ensures you receive the most accurate projection possible.

Most calculators simply process your inputs mechanically. Our website cost calculator combines automated calculations with expert human review. After you complete the basic estimation form, our specialists conduct a comprehensive audit of your current online presence and business needs to refine your estimate, identifying opportunities and potential challenges that generic calculators would miss.

No, our website cost calculator focuses on design and development costs. The base estimate does not include ongoing expenses like hosting, maintenance, and updates, but you can calculate them as additional services.

Currently, our web design cost estimator doesn't include e-commerce functionality due to the wide variation in requirements. We're developing this feature and will add it to our website cost calculator soon.

However, you can book a free consultation with us so that we can have a personalized conversation about your e-commerce needs and provide a custom estimate tailored to your specific business requirements.

Our website design cost estimator factors in this critical difference. Agency estimates are typically higher than freelancer estimates due to overhead costs, broader expertise, and more comprehensive support structures.

The core estimate focuses on initial development. However, we provide information about typical ongoing costs to help you understand the total cost of ownership for your website project.

We update our website cost calculator quarterly to reflect current market rates, technology changes, and industry trends, ensuring you get the most accurate estimates possible.