Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much does a professionally designed website cost?
The cost of a website can vary depending on factors like the number of pages, project scope, timelines, functionality, and complexity. At Trail Magic Web Design, our prices start at $1500 for a simple 3 page website. You can read up on our three Website Design Packages on this page. Not sure how many pages or features you will need? Get in touch and we can discuss the type of website you need and how much it will cost.
If you are deciding on whether or not you can afford a website, first you need to ask yourself:
How much profit does one new customer bring to my business?
Given this, how many new customers will it take to earn back the cost of my website?
How much money am I already spending on advertising (newspaper ads, pamphlets, google ads) ?
Will a website be a more productive use of my marketing and advertising budget?
In business, you need to invest money to make money. Investment in a website is one of the best business decisions you can make.
How long will it take to build my new website?
Most of our web design projects take approximately four weeks to complete. Sometimes quicker, sometimes longer, depending on the amount of content you have. Here’s how the process works:
1. Preparation: We start with a creative brief questionnaire to understand your needs, goals, and vision. Based on this, we’ll suggest website styles for you to choose from. Once your preferred style is selected, we’ll schedule your design start date and help you organise content, branding, and domain access.
2. Build & Review: Using your chosen style as inspiration, we’ll craft your website. You’ll receive a video walkthrough of the initial draft, allowing you to provide feedback to ensure your vision is captured perfectly.
3. Refine & Launch: After incorporating your feedback, we’ll finalise the design of the website.
What do I need to provide for my website design project?
To ensure a smooth process, you’ll need to provide:
Branding assets: Logo, style guide with fonts and colour codes (if applicable).
Copywriting: The text you want on your site.
Imagery: Photos and videos to enhance your site’s appeal.
Domain name and professional email set up.
Alternatively, we can help with all the above at extra cost.
Why is WordPress a great choice for my website?
WordPress is a powerful, flexible, and user-friendly platform that powers over 40% of the web. Its extensive customisation options, SEO capabilities, and ease of use make it an excellent choice for businesses of all sizes.
Will I be able to manage and update my website myself?
Yes! Along with your website, we’ll include a copy of The Website Owner’s Manual which will help you keep track of all the important details about your website; including logins, hosting setup, DNS records, routine maintenance & answers to our most frequently asked questions to help you have continued success with your website.
If you’d prefer to focus on running your business, we also offer comprehensive website maintenance services to handle updates, backups, and more for you.
Do you offer Search Engine Optimisation services?
Absolutely! The websites we build are delivered fully optimised for SEO. We also incorporate SEO into Website redesigns or renovations. Our SEO services are designed to improve your website’s visibility on search engines, attract more visitors, and drive conversions. From keyword research to on-page optimisation, we tailor our strategies to your business goals.
Is your existing website not ranking as high as what you would like on the Search Engines? For $500 we will optimise the metadata on your website, identify keywords that your business can rank high for on Google and other search engines, incorporate these keywords into the content on your website, help you out-perform your competitors in the search engine rankings and implement an internal and external link building strategy.
Ongoing SEO services can also be purchased separately for existing websites.
For any of these SEO services Contact us for more details.
Can you redesign my existing website?
Yes, we specialise in website redesigns to give your online presence a fresh, modern look. Whether you’re looking to improve functionality, search engine optimisation, update the design, or boost performance, we’ll work with you to create a website that aligns with your brand and goals.
What’s included in your Website Maintenance Services, and how much does it cost?
Our website maintenance plans start from $75 per month cover essential tasks such as regular updates to plugins and themes, security monitoring and backups, performance optimisation and content updates.
By choosing our maintenance services, you can rest assured your website will remain secure, fast, and up-to-date without adding to your workload. It allows you to focus on your business and leave the technical website maintenance to us. The cost depends on what essential tasks you would like us to take care of. Contact us for a quote.
Still have a question?
If you have any other queries, feel free to reach out. We are here to help!