Project guide · Pardusrex
What affects the cost of a small business website?
The cost of a business website depends on what needs to be designed, written, connected and tested. A focused one-page website and a custom booking system are different scopes. Start by defining the customer action your website needs to support.
What is included in the starting scope?
Pardusrex’s published starting offer covers a focused one-page website adapted to your brand, with responsive design and an inquiry form. See our web development service for the current starting scope and request a written quote. Larger websites, stores and integrations are quoted separately; applicable taxes are extra.
Before work begins, agree on the content, languages, review rounds and handover. A starting price does not automatically include every item discussed below.
Pages, content and bilingual requirements
Page count matters, but so does the work on each page. Supplied, approved copy and images require different preparation from content that needs writing, editing or photography. A redesign may also involve reviewing existing content and deciding what to retain.
An English and French website needs approved copy, navigation and layout review in both languages. Clarify who translates, who approves each version and which content your team can update afterward.
Forms, booking tools and custom features
A standard inquiry form differs from a quote calculator or appointment system with availability rules, customer access and owner approval. Describe what information is collected, where it goes and who takes the next action.
An existing booking tool may suit the requirement. A custom feature can introduce more development, testing and maintenance. Choose the simplest approach that supports the agreed customer journey.
Website redesign and existing URLs
For a redesign, identify the pages, content, accounts and integrations that already exist. Decide what remains, what moves and whether old public URLs need redirects. URL changes and content migration should be explicit parts of the scope, with their own checks.
Useful examples include Zenith Cleaning’s website and estimate calculator, and the pre-launch Eli Did That appointment system. Their different flows illustrate why websites need different estimates; they do not establish a universal price or delivery time.
Recurring costs and a useful project brief
Ask which domain, hosting, software subscriptions and ongoing support costs are separate from development. Clarify account ownership, renewal responsibilities and what happens when an integration changes.
For a useful quote, bring your current URL, services, approximate page list, languages, available content, required features and target date. We define deliverables, revision rounds, tests and responsibilities before confirming a schedule. A deadline depends on scope and readiness.