If you contact 10 different website companies with the same web design proposal you will get back with 10 different quotes. Often with a different packages and different technology stacks or features list with pricing.

As you must be aware already, website design prices can be tricky.

Ideally people ask “How much does It really cost to build a website?” Rather someone should ask the question, “what should my expectations be for the budget I have? So you hit the right question.

The best solution for you will not just depend on price. Rather how you, your goals and your budget align together.

To make the correct decision about what price you should pay for your website, your goals, budget, and personal involvement will all need to be factored in together.

You have way more options here with this budget.

1. Custom designed Website like Membership site with robust backend functionality.
2. Dedicated Project Manager along with the Designer & Developer.

Beware some companies at this price range will still try to sell you a ‘semi-custom’ template without letting you know. Therefore be sure to do your due diligence before hiring a firm.

I’d just sum up by saying, at this price point you are getting a custom web application.

TEAM:

• Agency
• Project Manager
• Copywriter
• Designer
• Developer
• Quality Analyst

DESIGN:

• Custom Design
• Layered Photoshop Design

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Pages – 50-100
• SEO – On page
• Responsive Design – Yes
• Social Media Integration – Yes
• Custom front end functions
• Extensive backend database management

The key to making good business decisions is understanding the Opportunity Cost. – By Warren Buffet.

So, when choosing a new website designer or agency the question you should ask is ‘Which website is going to produce the most value for your business overall?’

Conclusion:

1. Consider your goals for the project
2. Put together a budget
3. Search for a solution that works with your budget and goals
4. Due diligence finding the right web design firm or web designer

There are many companies who can offer you a Free Mockup trial or offer. That can be a great starting point as well you can interact with more agencies of firms for more suggestions and solutions that might be right for you based on your budget.