Have you ever sought website quotations from a few web developers in Dubai or anywhere in the UAE and been surprised by the difference in their pricing? Many clients ask us, “Why is your pricing different from others?” or sometimes they ask us, “Your pricing is moderate because we got a few high-priced quotes and a few low-priced ones.” It’s not uncommon.
Different web developers and website agencies charge variably. But you must be wondering, “On which basis do web developers quote their prices?”. In this blog post, we have shared a few reasons or factors that affect the web design pricing from different developers in the UAE.
#1 Experience
The primary reason why different developers quote varying prices for website development is their level of experience. It completely makes sense for experienced web developers to quote higher than freshers, given the high standard of quality that you can expect from them.
A newbie or fresher designer can quote you as low as AED 600 to create a website, while an experienced web developer or website agency may quote you for the same website more than AED 1500. However, you can expect to receive high-quality web standards from experienced developers. This means it’s worthwhile to pay a professional developer, because your website is not just a page – it’s a doorway to your online success. This one-time investment can really be a game-changer for your business.
#2 Scope of Work
For the same website, two different developers can understand and deliver differently. Let’s take an example. If you are building a website for your consultancy business, and you have two quotations from different developers. One of them may have added items like newsletter integration, WhatsApp integration, SEO meta tags integration, and web hosting & domain. In contrast, the other developer didn’t add these add-on items. The charges of both developers in this case can vary significantly.
#3 Support
The type of support and its duration are crucial to consider before hiring a website agency or developer in the UAE. Are you getting the support from your developer for the whole year or just for one month or so? Often, web developers who quote the cheapest price fail to provide support to their clients after completing their sites. The support & assistance of a web developer is critical. Without the support, you have no one to look after your site in case of any emergencies.
#4 Technologies Used
What kind of technologies is your web developer using? Check it out before finalizing your website with anyone. If you have a proposal for website development using WIX or HTML, avoid finalizing it. These technologies are rigid and don’t allow webmasters to scale up their sites. WordPress, on the other hand, is an excellent technology for website development that will enable you to expand your site as your business grows. Look out for the best website design package that includes WordPress web development.
#5 Custom Vs Theme/Template Design
Using a template/theme design for website development doesn’t require any special skills, hence its price may not be that high to build. On the contrary, if your web designer is customizing the template/design, they may charge you a little more compared to other developers who use just a template without any customizations.
Final thoughts:
Don’t finalize and hire a web developer solely based on their quoted price. Additionally, consider all the other crucial factors mentioned above. A website is an asset to your business, so it must be done well. By hiring the cheapest web developer, you may save a few hundred dollars now, but it can cost you thousands in the future if your website is not well-designed and unable to generate leads or sales.
