01 Scope first

Compare the scope before comparing the price

Website typeMain customer taskWhat changes the work
Business information siteUnderstand services and contact youPage count, copy, photography and editing needs
Enquiry or booking siteRequest a quote or appointmentForm handling, availability, notifications and follow-up
Online storeOrder and pay for productsCatalogue, stock, delivery, payments and refunds
Custom portalUse an account to manage ongoing workRoles, data, integrations, security and reporting
02 Build vs running

Separate build costs from running costs

Design, development, initial content entry and launch are one-time work unless the proposal states otherwise. Domain renewal, hosting, email and software subscriptions recur. Maintenance pays for agreed updates and support. Monthly SEO or content work is a separate service, and ad spend goes to the advertising platform. Ask for these as separate lines in every quote.

03 The proposal

What a clear proposal should answer

  • Which pages, functions and content are included?
  • Who writes the copy and supplies approved images?
  • Where do enquiries arrive, and who follows them up?
  • Which accounts and code do you own after payment?
  • How are revisions, testing and acceptance handled?
  • Which third-party fees, taxes and support tasks are excluded?

A low quote that omits content, enquiry handling or handover is difficult to compare with one that includes them.

04 Timeline

How long will it take?

The schedule depends on the scope and when approved content, access and feedback are available. A small information site has fewer dependencies than a store or account-based portal. Ask for milestones covering content, design review, build, testing and launch, with responsibilities on both sides. We confirm dates in the proposal rather than promising a universal turnaround.

05 Redesign or rebuild

Redesign or improve the existing website?

If customers understand the services and the content is editable, fixing speed, forms or confusing contact actions may be enough. A rebuild becomes more useful when the current structure cannot support the required workflow or is costly to maintain. A free website review can help decide the next step.

See the business website and local search offer, website development in Erode and our quoting process.

06 Before you ask

Questions before you start

Can you give me a price before a full specification?

We can start with a free conversation about the requirement. A useful written quote still needs agreed pages, functions, content responsibilities and exclusions.

Does paying for a website guarantee Google rankings?

No. A well-built website supports crawling, useful content and a clear customer journey. Search position also depends on relevance, competition and search-engine decisions.

When should a business use custom software instead of Excel?

Consider it when repeated data entry, conflicting versions, access permissions or missing follow-ups create a recurring operational cost. First map that cost and check whether an existing tool meets the need.

Next step

Describe the outcome you need

We will help you define the next practical step and a written scope.