Design is a one-off cost, but every website has a few running costs that belong in an honest budget. Know them before you compare website design pricing from different studios, because some quotes include them and others leave them out.
- Domain name. Renewed every year or every few years with a registrar. The .uk domains are run by Nominet, and South Africa’s .za names are overseen by ZADNA.
- Hosting. The server space that keeps the site online, usually billed monthly or yearly.
- Email. Mailboxes on your own domain, often charged per person.
- Paid tools. Payment gateways, booking systems or map services, where the site relies on them.
Your domain is registered in your name, so renewals come to you directly. Ask, and we will list the running costs that apply to your site next to the quote.
