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Html, css, dynamic feautures,

hosting, maintenance,

java, cgi, DHTML,

How much does a web site cost?

Pricing depends on a number of factors, some of which include:

Number of pages you want
Whether the site needs to be interactive, or more informative (like a business brochure)
Whether you want a flash movie or animation
Pictures resize or touch-ups
If you will be selling items and accepting payments on-line (eCommerce)

Domain Name Determine whether or not you need a domain name. You have to determine an appropriate domain name, how many years the domain name is to be rented, and if additional domains will be required. Hosting The second variable I consider is whether or not you require hosting for your website, and if you do, what level of hosting will be required. What technologies will be implemented on the website? Will the website be database driven? What type of backend software meets your needs? Do you require site backups and at what frequency? Do you need SSL security, CGI bin, e-mail, stats tracking, shopping cart, etc. Do you need a dedicated server, or a virtual or shared server. What level of traffic is to be handled through the website. The importance of good hosting is paramount to a successful website. Hosting is an area and a decision that I strongly recommend you do not take lightly. Chose the wrong host, and you are sure to find yourself fielding late night, angry phone call from your clients wondering why their websites are down. Research many different hosting companies and find one that meets your needs and perhaps even slightly exceeds to allow for future site updates. Technologies This is a bit of a gross generalization, but we would say that on the average, a Database driven, actionscripted Flash site with a shopping cart will cost much more than a standard HTML, template based site. You will need to determine what technologies will be needed to accomplish your objectives. Content Development Will we be needed to gather and write content for the website? This is research intensive and often times quite time consuming. Often times, even when the client has content available, it will need to be reworked for promotional purposes.