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How much does it cost to set up a website?

There is no simple answer to this question. The exact cost of your website will depend on your requirements. When you get in touch, we will discuss your needs and identify roughly how many pages you'll need, what photographs are required and the level of graphic design work needed. Based on this, we will draw up a quote.

However, we appreciate that you might want some idea before getting in touch. Below are some typical costs:

One-page website including domain name, email address and hosting - £99.
A simple 'business card' type site consisting of one page with one or two graphics. This package includes a domain name of your choice, an email address and hosting for one year.

Five-page, template based website - £150-£350.
A simple website consisting of up to five pages, based on an existing template but adpated to your own needs. Each page can have one or two simple graphics or photographs.

Five-page, bespoke website - £400 plus.
Bespoke website are designed to meet your specification. You will receive sample layouts called 'roughs' and can can choose the design you prefer.

For writers' groups website design, there is a cost for a basic three page set up - eg a home page, an events page and a list of writers page. Then there is an additional cost per showcase page per writer. A website for say ten writers would cost in the region of £500-£700.

Ongoing costs of owning a website

You will need to pay your hosting fee from year two onwards. (The first year of hosting is free with all our websites). This fee will be in the region of £40 to £50 per year depending on the site.

You will also need to renew your domain name every two years. A .co.uk name is approximately £10 and a a .com name is approximately £20.