How much does a website builder cost

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What is the real cost of a website builder. When we bring into the light, the hidden costs obscured by companies, the temping "Free website" offer, turns out not to be free at all. The practices used in those offers, quickly reveal what it takes to have a functioning website to meet your online objectives. Which inevitably means, you will have to pay to upgrade your current package. At this stage this appears to be the easiest option for users, who then begin to see the true cost involved. Not all companies are the same, so lets read on.

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Is there a website builder alternative?

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The Goodwill Networks website builder platform, does everything you need for £25pm (no hidden costs involved). We can design it for you, or you can do it yourself. Likewise if you have an update you wish to make, send us an email and we'll do it for free, or you can log in and do it yourself. But that is just a snippet of what we offer for £25pm.

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Are website builders expensive

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Website builders are as expensive as the company providing the service. There are a handful of website builder platforms in the world, in comparison to the number of web design companies out there. The web design companies use the website builder platform to construct your web, which incures an external cost to them, as they do not own the platform. This cost is past onto you, with their margin on top.

The Goodwill Network own there own website builder platform, so we can keep prices affordable to our customers.

Below are some of the other costs you should consider:

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What other companies may charge

Design costs

Some individuals would rather a professional design their website for them using the website builder, But the price of this can vary depending on your supplier. But in most cases you can give it a go yourself. How much should you pay for a website, thats the real question.

Domain costs

A domain is a name you get to represent you online, so people can easily find you. Like www.mydomain.com . The Goodwill Network will register and renew your .co.uk, .org.uk or .uk domain for free each year (not all suppliers do this). But you have the option to register it yourself and have it diverted to your website.

Hosting costs

Hosting is the cost to keep your website running, so when your visitors come, they can see your website. Again some suppliers charge an extra fee for this, but the Goodwill Network do not.

Number of pages

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Some companies charge based on how many pages you have. The Goodwill Network does not limit you, as these pages play a vital role in your visibility online.

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Ecommerce facilities

The abiltity to sell something online, can incure an additional cost, or a package upgrade with some companies. The Goodwill Network however does not paywall its services, so you can click a button and enable this function in your website.

Blogging facilities

Having a blog on your website can again incure extra costs from your suppplier. But blogs are vital to organically ranking your website on search engines. Therefore the Goodwill Network does not limit you, Just turn on this feature when you are ready, and start creating blogs like this one to reach your intended audiences.

On-page SEO

On page SEO, is the practice used to help rank your website in search engines, Companies will charge you to do this. The Goodwill Network however, built systems to automate it for you for free.

Content updates

From time to time, you need to update your website and add new content. This can incure additional cost with other companies. The Goodwill Network, will update your website for free (just sent us an email with your changes)

Annual Renewals

Some platforms charge an annual renewal for various services. The Goodwill Network doesn't, as we buddle everything into the monthly £25pm cost.

Summary

Website builders can be expensive if you choose the wrong solution for your needs. The highlighted charges above are not limited to this in some companies, and are sometimes hidden in the small print, like early termination fee's and domain transfer fees. The Goodwill Network does not like, or force those practices on you, as we are human like you, so believe in being earnest and fair.

This website and this blog was created using the Goodwill Networks Website builder service, which cost £25pm. This has helped businesses have a sustainable growth stratergy, knowing they have us on hand to support there journey, whilst they focus on their main business operations.

Is this platform suitable for every business. Every customers needs are sometimes very unique, so a conversation can clear up any questions you may have, to ensure you have the best solution working for you. Get in touch

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