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web design rates for Boston Massachusetts

The question which is usually the first that is asked, is also the most difficult to answer!

Flat Rate Pricing
Generally, work is priced on a flat-rate basis, so you'll know how much a project will cost before it starts - there will be no "surprise" charges that come out of nowhere. Specifications for all work are carefully spelled out to your satisfaction so you know what is involved and what you are paying for.

Sample Costs
The general rates listed below are ballpark of what you might expect. Every project is quoted individually, so your specific quote may vary. For comparison purposes, the vast majority of sites in the portfolio range from $800-$3,000.

  • Site changes
    If you need a few small changes to your already - existing site, no matter who originally designed it, the rate is $65 per hour billed in 30 minute increments. On all sites designed by Fred Light Web Design (over $1,000), 15 minutes per month of maintenance is included at no charge.
  • A simple 4-8 page site
    If you just need a simple professional brochure site with no eCommerce or database, the rate is usually between $550 and $950 (hosting is additional). Generally, figure about $250 for the home page, $100 for each additional page ($150 per page if incorporating PayPal e-commercie).
  • your new business web siteReciprocal Links
    $10 per link (minimum order 10 links) This allows more visitors to find your web site. We start by creating a links page on your web site, then we find outside links to your site and request reciprocal links back to you. These sites are all industry related and non-competitive. Having a reciprocal links section of your site is an advantage because their are more links to your web site and also because when search engines like Google rank sites they look to see how many web sites link to yours.
  • Search Engine Optimization and Maintenance
    This would depend on the size of your site and the number of keywords you wish to optimize for. Certain sites (i.e. templated and sites built with frames) may not be able to be optimized and may require redesign to make it more 'search engine friendly.' A free site evaluation is strongly suggested.
  • Website Hosting
    We host web sites on our own servers at a cost of $300 per year.
  • Domain Name Registration
    If we design and host your site, we will register your domain names at a cost of $6.95 - $8.95/ year depending on the length of registration.
  • eCommerce sites
    The rate for eCommerce sites varies tremendously depending on a variety of factors. They usually start at about $1300. We also offer various lesser expensive shopping cart options, using low or no cost shopping carts and payment services such as PayPal®. These types of sites are generally smaller (and more limited in scope) and would run about $800-$2000 for 10-20 products.
  • Payment
    We ask for 50% of the quoted price at the start of the project. The balance is due when the site goes 'live' and YOU are satisfied with the results. We accept checks, Discover, MasterCard, VISA or American Express.

Again, these figures are strictly guidelines. Contact us at your convenience to discuss your needs and how we may be of help. We offer totally free, no-obligation quotes and site analysis.