Some questions about web design work

[z0mb13]

Hi folks, I have some questions about web design work for my start up business. Thank you for any inputs.

I am interested in running a website for my start up business that deals with real estate. Since I am a total noob in web design (I dont know flash and what not) and I dont consider myself to be an artsy person, I plan to pay someone (or use a professional service) to design the website.

Here are my questions:
- How much am I looking for to pay someone to design (and maybe maintain the site)? I think I will get my own hosting through places like cernax.
- Is there a forum that is dedicated to web design? Maybe I will have better luck there to get someone to design the web page.
- What other things should I be aware of (other than paying for the domain name and hosting services)?

TIA!

 

[z0mb13]

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[Blazin Trav]

Depends if you are paying for Search Engine Optimization...

Hosting? $7+ a month, depending if you want quality, how large you expect the site to get etc.

$200+ for a professional design, or design it yourself.

Just a few things to think about. A business plan is key.

 

[z0mb13]

Originally posted by: Blazin Trav
Depends if you are paying for Search Engine Optimization...

Hosting? $7+ a month, depending if you want quality, how large you expect the site to get etc.

$200+ for a professional design, or design it yourself.

Just a few things to think about. A business plan is key.

search engine opt wont be necessary.

only $200 for professional design? really its that cheap?

I already have a business plan, the website will be for marketing purposes.

 

[Atheus]

only $200 for professional design? really its that cheap?

I doubt it. You mean just the design? Like on a bit of paper? Then maybe, but to write the code... $200 would only get you about 5 hours of my time (£20 an hour, I checked the exchange rate) and I'm not hugely expensive.

 

[z0mb13]

Originally posted by: Atheus

only $200 for professional design? really its that cheap?

I doubt it. That would only get you about 5 hours of my time (£20 an hour, I checked the exchange rate) and I'm not hugely expensive.

where are you located and do you have a portfolio?

 

[Atheus]

Originally posted by: z0mb13

Originally posted by: Atheus

only $200 for professional design? really its that cheap?

I doubt it. That would only get you about 5 hours of my time (£20 an hour, I checked the exchange rate) and I'm not hugely expensive.

where are you located and do you have a portfolio?

Edited post as I'm not sure if you're just looking for a mockup design or a whole site coded up.

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: Blazin Trav
Depends if you are paying for Search Engine Optimization...

Hosting? $7+ a month, depending if you want quality, how large you expect the site to get etc.

$200+ for a professional design, or design it yourself.

Just a few things to think about. A business plan is key.

Depends.

How complex do you need it to be, are they making the entire site, or just a template page... it's all specific to the situation.

But yeah, you could probably find someone to do a basic site for $200 fairly easily.

 

[z0mb13]

Originally posted by: Atheus

Originally posted by: z0mb13

Originally posted by: Atheus

only $200 for professional design? really its that cheap?

I doubt it. That would only get you about 5 hours of my time (£20 an hour, I checked the exchange rate) and I'm not hugely expensive.

where are you located and do you have a portfolio?

Edited post as I'm not sure if you're just looking for a mockup design or a whole site coded up.

hmm I dont know if what I am looking for requires extensive coding or not.

here are the requirements:
- it needs to look professional and high class since this will be about upscale residences
- the site needs to show a lot of pictures of house designs and what not (I will supply the pcitures). If I can add pictures/houses on the fly that would be nice.
- maybe uses flash to make it look professional? I am kinda torn on this since I am concerned that some people will use dialup to access it.

Just from those info is it enough to deduce how much the cost would be?

 

[sash1]

Originally posted by: z0mb13

Originally posted by: Atheus

Originally posted by: z0mb13

Originally posted by: Atheus

only $200 for professional design? really its that cheap?

I doubt it. That would only get you about 5 hours of my time (£20 an hour, I checked the exchange rate) and I'm not hugely expensive.

where are you located and do you have a portfolio?

Edited post as I'm not sure if you're just looking for a mockup design or a whole site coded up.

hmm I dont know if what I am looking for requires extensive coding or not.

here are the requirements:
- it needs to look professional and high class since this will be about upscale residences
- the site needs to show a lot of pictures of house designs and what not (I will supply the pcitures). If I can add pictures/houses on the fly that would be nice.
- maybe uses flash to make it look professional? I am kinda torn on this since I am concerned that some people will use dialup to access it.

Just from those info is it enough to deduce how much the cost would be?

I personally hate flash, but I guess it's up to you.

Keep in mind, I do work fot ATers for free. I'm a graphic designer, but I can also code if you need me to.

 

[z0mb13]

Originally posted by: sash1

Originally posted by: z0mb13

Originally posted by: Atheus

Originally posted by: z0mb13

Originally posted by: Atheus

only $200 for professional design? really its that cheap?

I doubt it. That would only get you about 5 hours of my time (£20 an hour, I checked the exchange rate) and I'm not hugely expensive.

where are you located and do you have a portfolio?

Edited post as I'm not sure if you're just looking for a mockup design or a whole site coded up.

hmm I dont know if what I am looking for requires extensive coding or not.

here are the requirements:
- it needs to look professional and high class since this will be about upscale residences
- the site needs to show a lot of pictures of house designs and what not (I will supply the pcitures). If I can add pictures/houses on the fly that would be nice.
- maybe uses flash to make it look professional? I am kinda torn on this since I am concerned that some people will use dialup to access it.

Just from those info is it enough to deduce how much the cost would be?

I personally hate flash, but I guess it's up to you.

Keep in mind, I do work fot ATers for free. I'm a graphic designer, but I can also code if you need me to.

would you mind if I see some sites that you did?

Thanks in advance

 

[amdskip]

I would find a template and pay someone to modify it. I'm not a huge fan of flash websites but if done right they are ok.

 

[doze]

Many webhosts offer free templates that you can use to layout your site. Once you have the basic template down you can pay a designer to clean it up and make your logos, business cards, letterhead etc...