A useful website budget separates the initial project from the cost of keeping it working. Start with the customer task: explaining a service, receiving enquiries, taking bookings or selling products. Then compare proposals for the same content, functionality and acceptance criteria. A page count alone cannot tell you whether two quotes cover the same job.
What does Trayaam charge?
Our starting prices are £990 for a Quick Refresh, £2,500 for website design and development, and £4,500 for a Growth Partner engagement. These are starting points, not a quote for every site. We agree the deliverables, exclusions, payment terms and any applicable taxes before work starts. A custom application, large migration or complex booking system needs its own scope.
What should a website quote include?
- Content: who writes, supplies, enters and approves each page, image and case study.
- Design: original layouts or template adaptation, mobile states, interactions and review rounds.
- Development: CMS setup, forms, integrations, browser support and deployment.
- Migration: existing URLs, redirects, content transfer and rollback responsibilities.
- Acceptance: representative accessibility, performance, form delivery and security checks.
- Handover: repository access, editing guidance, account ownership and support boundaries.
Which costs continue after launch?
List domain renewal, hosting, business email, paid CMS or booking plans, integration usage, maintenance and content changes separately. Ask who owns each account and what happens if you change supplier. A free introductory plan or bundled first year does not establish the renewal price.
Should you choose a builder, freelancer or agency?
A builder can suit a simple site when you have time to prepare content and maintain it. A freelancer can suit a well-defined project with manageable specialist needs. An agency can coordinate design, engineering, copy and testing. Compare the named responsibilities and evidence, not just the supplier category. Fixed pricing is useful only when its scope and change process are clear.
How do you compare two quotes fairly?
Use the same written brief and mark each requirement as included, excluded or awaiting clarification. Compare a first-year total and a recurring annual total over the same period. Identify client time and third-party fees. Ask how an additional page, integration or review round would be priced before accepting the headline figure.
Will a new website guarantee enquiries or rankings?
No. A well-built website can remove technical obstacles and explain your offer clearly, but demand, competition, reputation and the response to enquiries also matter. Agree a measurement plan and a baseline. See our release and handover checks, or request a scope review before committing.