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What Made Us Think This Would Be a Good Idea?

There is a short answer and a long answer to the question. We’ll start with a short answer; people who find our website and use the calculator will get an idea of the cost before we spend time going back and forth on a quote. It saves us money, gives them convenience. If we aren’t a good fit for each other for the project, then we can both move on.

The long answer is because building a calculator also gave us a tool we can use for clients in the long run. We now have the front and back-end coding to add complex forms to fit our client’s needs quickly. So it helps us in a couple of ways; it’s an excellent marketing tool and provides a usable feature for future projects. Long story short, it saves time and money, and we would like to invite you to try it by clicking on the link below.

The Calculator

Now that we had the idea, we needed to do some research. We worked through a breakdown of our quoting process and what other similar companies do when sharing their price points. We followed our recently revamped design process through discovery and started planning. What elements did we choose to create the calculator?

• # of webpages
  With our flexible per item pricing, some of our services and features apply per page.
• Types of additional features
  We have a variety of specialty features such as contact forms or event calendars to choose from.
• Creating content & branding
  We can take on as little or as much of the content creation as a client needs.
• eCommerce/Shopping cart
  Will a client be selling anything and what type of commerce integrations will they need?

We knew what features aligned with those groupings as well as their corresponding prices from our previous quoting process. We then began to design how the calculator would function. Through multiple rounds of designs and numerous functional challenges we finally crafted a calculator that will give you a good idea of what your project's costs may be. Selecting the products you want gives you a breakdown of your initial project price and recurring monthly maintenance costs.

Our price calculator shows that we will go the extra mile and are willing to be transparent with your clients. We want you to get what you need without hidden costs or add-ons. This pricing calculator is also different from our competition, as many have a standard rate for their services that may or may not include additional customization. We put it all out there for it to be seen.

The Outcome

We’ve created a transparent tool to help potential clients make decisions painlessly. The calculator tool can email us your needs once you have locked in your selections. We will follow up, discover more of your needs, and begin building your dream website. You get an idea of our pricing so that you can make a comfortable decision without the pressure of a sales pitch. A more seamless process that helps you go from siteless to a professional web presence with less hassle.