Web Design: by the Hour or by the Package

<h1>Web Design: by the Hour or by the Package - Which is Better?</h1>Author: <a title="Sherice Jacob" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/sherice-jacob/59848.htm">Sherice Jacob</a> That's where this article can help. Depending on your needs, your budget and your timeframe, you may be able to make a confident, informed decision by the end of this article. Let's get started!
 
Charging By the Hour - Many designers charge you a set fee per hour. This varies widely depending on the person's experience, skills and the country they live in. However, keep in mind that cheaper is not always better. 
 
Hourly rates are best for projects where you know you'll be expanding in the future, and you don't want to lock yourself in with design features and programs that may not apply to you. The downside is that you don't want to be hit with a large bill with lots of questionable charges at the end of the job. 
 
Solution: Work out a payment plan with your designer ahead of time. The best designers will give you a quote, a general timeline for completion and an hourly rate for work over and beyond what's on the estimate.
 
Going with a Package Deal - Packages can be real lifesavers when you're low on time and just want "something" online to show your potential buyers. For a set price, you can get anything from a basic site with a shopping cart to ongoing support and training. 
 
The downside to packages is that you're "locked in" to whatever stipulations the package has on it. So if you need more support, more pages or new products added - be prepared to pay what could amount to a hefty fee for it - or be forced to upgrade your package to the next highest level. 
 
Solution: See if your designer is willing to customize a package that incorporates what you need for a reasonable rate. If not, ask up front what additional charges there are for things like new pages, new products and so on. 
 
Most designers are willing to work with you, not against you, so oftentimes they can create a solution that is tailored to your needs and budget. Shop around, compare portfolios and don't be afraid to ask questions. We're here to help!
 About the Author: P.S. If you enjoyed reading this article, you can find even more web design tips at <a href="http://www.iElectrify.com/resources/"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.iElectrify.com/resources/">http://www.iElectrify.com/resources/</a></a> 
 
Sherice Jacob holds an M.A. in Media Studies and has played an integral role in creating several successful web businesses - for herself and others. She currently manages a full service web design and internet marketing firm at <a href="http://www.iElectrify.com"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.iElectrify.com">http://www.iElectrify.com</a></a> 
 
iElectrify specializes in creating professional, affordable and creative websites that get results. With a strong background in internet marketing and niche marketing, iElectrify.com works with small to medium-sized businesses to help them easily create and manage their own websites.Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/web-design-articles/web-design-by-the-hour-or-by-the-package-which-is-better-490652.html" title="Web Design: by the Hour or by the Package - Which is Better?">Web Design: by the Hour or by the Package - Which is Better?</a>

That's where this article can help. Depending on your needs, your budget and your timeframe, you may be able to make a confident, informed decision by the end of this article. Let's get started!

Charging By the Hour - Many designers charge you a set fee per hour. This varies widely depending on the person's experience, skills and the country they live in. However, keep in mind that cheaper is not always better.

Hourly rates are best for projects where you know you'll be expanding in the future, and you don't want to lock yourself in with design features and programs that may not apply to you. The downside is that you don't want to be hit with a large bill with lots of questionable charges at the end of the job.

Solution: Work out a payment plan with your designer ahead of time. The best designers will give you a quote, a general timeline for completion and an hourly rate for work over and beyond what's on the estimate.

Going with a Package Deal - Packages can be real lifesavers when you're low on time and just want "something" online to show your potential buyers. For a set price, you can get anything from a basic site with a shopping cart to ongoing support and training.

The downside to packages is that you're "locked in" to whatever stipulations the package has on it. So if you need more support, more pages or new products added - be prepared to pay what could amount to a hefty fee for it - or be forced to upgrade your package to the next highest level.

Solution: See if your designer is willing to customize a package that incorporates what you need for a reasonable rate. If not, ask up front what additional charges there are for things like new pages, new products and so on.

Most designers are willing to work with you, not against you, so oftentimes they can create a solution that is tailored to your needs and budget. Shop around, compare portfolios and don't be afraid to ask questions. We're here to help!

P.S. If you enjoyed reading this article, you can find even more web design tips at http://www.iElectrify.com/resources/

Sherice Jacob holds an M.A. in Media Studies and has played an integral role in creating several successful web businesses - for herself and others. She currently manages a full service web design and internet marketing firm at http://www.iElectrify.com

iElectrify specializes in creating professional, affordable and creative websites that get results. With a strong background in internet marketing and niche marketing, iElectrify.com works with small to medium-sized businesses to help them easily create and manage their own websites.

Rate this Article:

0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s)

Re-Publish

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/web-design-articles/web-design-by-the-hour-or-by-the-package-which-is-better-490652.html

Article Tags: Web Design

Related Videos
Related Articles
Ask / Related Q&A

Play

How to Save Photos to Adobe CS3 Web Design in Adobe Illustrator CS3

Play

How to Use CS3 Applications in Adobe CS3 Web Design

Play

How to Use the Adobe CS3 Web Design

Play

Web Designers Blog Review

Play

Useful lists of Web Design Tips, Tutorials, and Information

Latest Web Design Articles
More from Sherice Jacob

Develop your Business Model using Niche Blueprint 2.0

By: spinxwebdesign | 30/12/2009
All of us are not require to be tech wizards even we don't have to pay someone else when we can do it ourselves, this is the plan that gives you all of that and more. Using all the new features that Niche Blueprint 2.0 offers, it isn't too hard to see why it isn't going to be available for long.

Color And Font Concepts In Logo Design

By: Steve Saha | 29/12/2009
Color selection and choosing font type is an important part in logo design. Logo color may not look same on different media. Many fonts in logos get faded away in printed form. Logo should look good on different materials.

Your Logo Gives Your Business A Brand Recognition

By: Steve Saha | 29/12/2009
Logos are the right choice for brand promotion and recognition. Logos should be unique and creative to create unique impression. Find an expert logo designer to get your quality logo designed.

Web Designers India

By: Lingu | 29/12/2009
India's best web development company,to outsource your web design and custom website application developments.

Various Solutions in Web Developement Services

By: Open Wave Comp | 29/12/2009
In the Current Global Competitive IT Market, Web Designing Services are growing Faster & Faster. To Stay in the competition "Quality" remains to be a threat. Quality Control is the only major thing to be Maintained & need to Continue to Stay alive in the Contest. We need a various types solutions i.e) Innovative solutions are more welcomed in the Web development services.

What are the Web development Qualities?

By: Open Wave Comp | 29/12/2009
Web Development Service is an Art. Where as Innovation & Quality are their Children. When we talk about the web development or Web design services, we have wide range of solutions across globally, But more often we are going with Web Development India services. Because they are implementing the solutions in a right way and with a standard Quality. Web development India services have their ability to analysis, implementation and execution.

Web 2.0 – The Way Forward For Definitive Website Design

By: John Tweak | 29/12/2009
Web 2.0 has made the people change the way they communicate on the web. Web 2.0 technologies have paved the way for a new generation of web applications that take into account the active nature of communication rather than just passive acceptance of information previously. As a result, Web 2.0 design is leading the way with the rapid implementation of Web 2.0 tools and providing it with a much-needed human face.

Yahoo Store Design –An Integral Component of Yahoo Store Development

By: John Tweak | 29/12/2009
If you are seeking to improve the performance of your existing Yahoo Store and reap the benefits of its success, then you will need to design and develop your store thoroughly with features and options that make sense to your visitors and potential customers. Professional Yahoo Store development helps you gain immense benefits from your store and become a successful ecommerce merchant.

What You Need to Know Before Setting Up an Online Store

By: Sherice Jacob | 20/07/2008 | ECommerce
So you want to start selling products and services online - but you're not sure what you need in order to set up your online store. Fortunately e-commerce is easy once you know what to look for. This article will tell you just what you need to start your online business.

What Does Your Website Content Say About You?

By: Sherice Jacob | 20/07/2008 | Web Design
As much time as business website owners put into finding a good web designer, it's amazing how little time gets spent in actually creating the website content - also known as the sales copy. This is the content that will help the customer make a decision whether to take action - or leave.

Web Design or SEO - Which is More Important?

By: Sherice Jacob | 20/07/2008 | SEO
That sounds like a chicken-or-the-egg question doesn't it? Both your website's design and your search engine optimization (SEO) efforts are invaluable to your online business success and having one done right without the other will sabotage your efforts either way.

What's a Vlog, and How Can it Help Your Web Promotion?

By: Sherice Jacob | 19/07/2008 | Blogging
A Vlog, or video blog, is a unique spin on the popular blogging concept. Rather than posting entries to your blog, a vlog is a video entry - much like the popular videos shown on YouTube and MySpace video.

Low E-mail Open Rate? This Could be Why…

By: Sherice Jacob | 18/07/2008 | Email
If you send out e-mail newsletters regularly and suddenly get an unusually low open rate - you could be unknowingly triggering your reader's built-in email spam filters. What that means is that before your reader ever sees the email, it ends up in their Junk folder or Trash bin.

Is Your Website Missing This Crucial Contact Feature?

By: Sherice Jacob | 18/07/2008 | ECommerce
You'd be surprised how many websites - even corporate and business web sites - are missing a key feature that would help them generate even more sales. It's easy to add to any website and can be done in as little as 10 minutes. What is it? A feedback form.

Is Your Website's Color Scheme Costing You Customers?

By: Sherice Jacob | 16/07/2008 | Web Design
You may not think something as simple as a color scheme would actually cause you to lose business, right? But the truth is, people all around the world see color in different ways. Here are some common ways that color is perceived internationally.