web prices

The actual cost of getting a web site "on air" will vary a great deal depending upon

• the size of the site (how many pages)
• elements such as slide shows, flash animations, videos etc.
• forms and secure on-line facilities
• copyrighting, artwork, sourcing images, logo design etc
• recurring costs for domain registration and hosting charges

domains

So that your web site will work on the Internet a domain is the first essential. The name of the domain (www.yoursite.com.au) should reflect the name and nature of your activities or business.  

For Australian domains the registration is for a minimum two years and is renewed every 2 years. Costs for domain names vary but are between $25 - 40 per annum.

content

The web site is made up of two main parts, the actual design and  layout of the pages and the content (the words, pictures, animations etc) on the pages.

Websites can be either "static" or CMS (Content Managed Systems). The static website is usually created off line using specialised software then uploaded to the Internet  and re-loaded when any updating or changes are made.

CMS web sites are created with software that is installed on the Internet allowing content to be updated on-line from anywhere there is Internet access. 

If using a static site you would need the web developer to udate for you (usually at hourly rates).  With CMS you can be taught to do the updating and adding of content.

Typical costs are:-

• Start-up ( 1 page)   -  from $600
• Business ( up to 10 pages)   -  from  $2000
• Corporate ( over 10 pages) - from  $2500