Start with the job your website must do
A service business may need visitors to understand an offer and request a quote. A retailer may need stock, checkout, delivery rules and order management. A customer portal adds accounts, permissions and business data. These are different scopes, even if their homepages look similar. Write down the action a visitor should complete and the information your team needs afterwards before comparing prices.
Separate once-off work from ongoing costs
Ask for design and development, content preparation, hosting, domains, licences and ongoing maintenance to be listed separately. Basic hosting is included in MBICT’s starting package, but its duration, capacity and renewal terms must be confirmed in the quote. Do not assume unlimited hosting, lifetime hosting, a domain name or VAT is included unless the written proposal says so. Ask who controls the domain and hosting accounts and how you can obtain a backup.
What increases the scope?
The number and complexity of page layouts, copywriting, image sourcing, multilingual content, appointment workflows, payment integrations and migration from an old website can all change the work required. A long product catalogue or integration with another business system needs its own assessment. If the budget is limited, agree an initial scope with essential information and a complete enquiry journey, then price optional additions separately.
Redesign without discarding useful work
If you already have a website, provide its address and explain the problem: confusing content, broken enquiries, poor mobile usability or a platform that is difficult to update. Ask whether targeted improvements would address the issue before commissioning a full replacement. For a rebuild, include a page inventory, URL redirect plan, backup and checks of forms and important links. Neither a redesign nor a new domain guarantees improved rankings.
Compare like-for-like proposals
A useful comparison covers what is delivered, who supplies content, revision boundaries, ownership, handover, recurring charges and support after launch. Decide how acceptance will be tested: for example, submitting the enquiry form, reviewing mobile navigation and confirming that staff receive the relevant details. The lowest headline price is not a complete comparison if essential work is excluded. Use the checklist below when requesting a scoped proposal from MBICT.
Your quotation checklist
- Business services, target audience and desired enquiry action
- Required pages and any existing content to keep
- Online payments, bookings, accounts or other integrations
- Existing website address and migration requirements
- Content ownership, hosting terms and recurring charges
- Budget, preferred timeline and who approves the work
Questions before you request a quote
Is the starting price the final cost of any website?
No. The pricing page shows indicative from prices with scope allowances and exclusions. Basic hosting is included only where stated, with duration and limits confirmed in the quote. Ask for a written total covering the work and recurring costs.
Does the starting package include an online store?
An online store is quoted separately according to its catalogue, checkout, payment and fulfilment requirements. Do not assume e-commerce is included in the starter website price.
What information makes a website quote more useful?
Provide your business goals, required pages, content availability, integrations, existing website, budget and timeline. Identify any must-have feature so it can be included or excluded explicitly.
Explore Web Design & Development, compare packages and pricing, or check nationwide enquiry coverage. This guide is planning advice, not a binding quotation or a market-wide price survey.