TRANSPARENCY IS KEY
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Many times when you’re looking for a design firm, it’s hard to tell how much you should plan to spend for your next project, or if the firm you want to work with is even in your budget range at all. Here you’ll be able to see if City Six is the right fit for you. There are also a few ways to keep your project within your ideal price range. Check out the list below for some helpful tips.
Communication
Having good, clear, quick communication with your designer can keep the overall timeframe low. Waiting a week or two in between your replies can cause confusion which can result in the project taking much longer than expected.
One POC (Point Of Contact)
When a designer sends a concept or question to one person and gets responses from three different people, it will most definitely result in a very long process. Having one POC who spearheads your project can save a lot of time.
For your eyes only
Running your design concepts by your best friend, the barista at Starbucks, the lady in line in front of you at the bank, the postman, and your old college roommate might sound like a great idea, but a lot of times it can blur the direction of your design. Keep you circle of influence small and the project will most likely move a lot faster.
Know what you want
Doing a little research and finding out what styles you like, what colors you’d like to use, designs you’ve seen that you really identify with, etc., can really save time in the long run. Of course you’re using a designer to help you figure those things out but having a preconceived idea of what you’re looking for in the beginning can eliminate the guessing game process and save you time and money.
Be open minded
As a designer, it’s my job to take your notes, your likes, and your dislikes and create something that fits you and your brand perfectly. But that process can involve showing you designs and concepts that you may not have thought you would like. Keeping an open mind can result in the project moving a lot quicker.
*Speciality pricing is available for nonprofit organizations and churches. Please contact City Six for more information.
BRAND IDENTITY/PRINT DESIGN
—I work very closely with my clients on their projects and strive to keep them involved in every step of the design process. After the project begins, I spend some time researching your industry, finding out what’s current, and reviewing current and future design trends.
“How can I budget for my project if you have an hourly rate?”
- After we connect and I get an idea of what you’re looking for, you’ll receive an estimate of the hours needed for your design. From there you can determine if the price is going to fit into your budget.
“What if my project goes longer than the estimate?”
If your project starts to get close to the estimated hours quoted, you’ll receive an email letting you know you have reached the estimated hours. From there you can decide whether to pause the project or continue.
WEBSITE DESIGN
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The cost of your website can vary depending on what your needs are. Some people only need a small website with minimal features and others need a large-scale site with a lot more to it. My goal is never to talk someone into something that they don’t need. If there is a better, more cost effective solution out there for you, I’ll help you find it. I’ve done my best to break down the three types of sites and give you an idea of what the cost of each of those would be. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
“How much will my website cost?” is a bit of a loaded question. There are a lot of factors that make up the cost of a website. For more information on this, check out this link.
SMALL WEBSITE
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The definition of “small website” is a website consisting of up to five main sections with no more than ten pages, and no custom plug-ins, databases, or third-party integrations. For a website that requires e-commerce, PayPal or a hosted cart solution like Ecwid can be used. If you need any of this explained, please feel free to reach out and ask any questions you have.
Cost: $6,000 – $11,000
MEDIUM WEBSITE
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The definition of “medium-size website” is a website consisting of up to seven main sections with no more than 30 pages (except in the case of e-commerce). There is no need for custom plug-ins or databases, and third-party integration is minimal. For a website that requires e-commerce, PayPal or a hosted cart solution like Ecwid can be used. If you need any of this explained, please feel free to reach out and ask any questions you have.
Cost: $8,000 – $18,000
LARGE WEBSITE
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The definition of “large-size website” is a website consisting of up to eight main sections with no more than 40 pages (except in the case of e-commerce). There is no need for custom plug-ins or databases, and third-party integrations are minimal. For a website that requires e-commerce, PayPal or a hosted cart solution like Ecwid or Shopify can be used; no ERP integrations. If you need any of this explained, please feel free to reach out and ask any questions you have.
Cost: $14,000 – $30,000
*This also assumes a short, streamlined approval process without too many revisions or additional requests
Programming for e–commerce or complex websites will be more time intensive and could increase costs substantially.
UX/UI DESIGN
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If you’re not sure that City Six fits your budget range, or if you already have a website development company that you really enjoy working with, a UX/UI design might be the best route for you. With a UX/UI design, you will have the chance to visualize your new website or software as a complete package before it’s built. From there, you’ll have a “recipe card” that you can take to any designer or development team and have them use it as the base for what you want your new product to look like.
PRICING
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Each project is unique in its own way so a custom estimate will be developed depending on what the extent of the needs are.
$1,500 – $5,000
*and up, depending on complexity.
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