Is a web designer/agency better than Wix, Shopify, GoDaddy etc?
Web design in Lichfield at Netweavings is done the sensible way. In the long-run it is important to know that we can provide you a beautiful website at a lower price than online website builders like wix.com, shopify, squarespace, weebly and others. At wix you pay £240 / year every year for the lifetime of the website (Wix recommended “Business Plan” cost , February 2024) whereas with us annual hosting is only £62.50 per year. You also have to take the time to learn how to use their website builder and then build your own site! If you would like a basic shop-front website from us you could pay as little as £250 while an e-commerce site could be as little as £950 for a like-for-like e-commerce website (get a free estimate). With us you also save yourself the time of having to build the site yourself. We do it for you! And as the saying goes, “time is money”! Even without that consideration, after four years with Wix you’ve already paid us for doing your website. Plus add-on all the increase in fees each year from Wix and you come out way on top with us! After four years all the following years are free with us! Other advantages of a bespoke site are:
“Time is money”
- make your own updates to your website
- setup as many different users (e.g. editors or blog content creators) as you need
- you have full ownership and control over your files whereas with Wix you must use their hosting platform
- Wix.com e-commerce lacks depth of customization & scalability
- pay less overall
Netweavings Web Design in Lichfield has three types of websites to choose from – Basic, Standard, and Advanced. The prices differ, of course, as you can see below.
Basic Website Design
Basic websites start from £180. You can pay monthly if you are on a budget.
Netweavings designs websites for small businesses to medium-sized organisations and we will give you the best price with quality design (we attempt to match any price). Basic informational websites start from £180 on up – paying monthly is possible. The will look beautiful, function well and load quickly in order to rank high in Google Search. With us you will get cutting-edge design and lightning-fast response. Google research has shown that the slower the site, the more likely a user will give up and leave (i.e. the probability of bounce).
Standard Website Design
Standard websites start at £250. You can pay monthly if you are on a budget.
Netweavings designs websites for small businesses to medium-sized organisations. Standard websites will usually have the requirement that they need to integrate either social media (e.g. WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, etc) or customer chat boxes or other similar things which you would not find on a Basic site. And we will give you the best price with quality design (we attempt to match any price). Basic websites start from £250 on up – paying monthly is possible. The will look beautiful, function well and load quickly in order to rank high in Google Search. With us you will get cutting-edge design and lightning-fast response. Google research has shown that the slower the site, the more likely a user will give up and leave (i.e. the probability of bounce).
Advanced Website Design
Advanced websites start from £950. You can pay monthly if you are on a budget.
Web Design in Lichfield at Netweavings also allows for more sophisticated sites which may contain E-commerce options or a Learning Management System or a Booking System and such type of things. These type of sites will start at £950 as payment systems and calendars all have to be setup in order for the website to accomplish its purpose (underlying infrastructure). The site will also look beautiful, function well and load quickly in order to rank high in Google Search. With us you will get cutting-edge design and lightning-fast response. Google research has shown that the slower the site, the more likely a user will give up and leave (i.e. the probability of bounce).
E-commerce websites
Want to sell something on the web? We can get you setup with a beautiful, secure, fast-loading website that has these advantages:
- Wider Reach: E-shops can reach a global audience, allowing businesses to sell their products or services beyond geographical limitations. This is a stark contrast to traditional retail, which is typically confined to the local customer base.
- Lower Costs: Operating an e-shop generally involves lower overhead costs compared to traditional retail stores. Online businesses can save on physical store space, utility bills, and a large in-store staff, which can lead to lower prices for consumers.
- Convenience: E-commerce offers unmatched convenience to customers, who can browse and shop for products 24/7 from the comfort of their homes or on the go, without the need to visit a physical store.
- Personalized Shopping Experience: E-shops can leverage data analytics to offer personalized recommendations to customers based on their browsing and purchase history. This level of personalization is challenging to replicate in a traditional retail setting.
- Wide Selection of Products: Online stores can offer a broader selection of products than traditional retail stores, which are limited by shelf space. This includes niche products that might not be viable to stock in a physical store due to limited local demand.
- Varied Communication with Customers: E-commerce platforms enable direct communication with customers through emails, chat services, and social media, allowing businesses to build stronger relationships, gather feedback, and provide personalized customer support.
- Scalability: E-commerce businesses can easily scale up or down based on demand, without the need for physical expansion or significant investment in new locations. This flexibility allows for more efficient management of resources and inventory.
- Reduced Risk: Starting an e-shop often involves lower risk than opening a traditional retail store because of the lower initial investment and operating costs. This makes it easier for entrepreneurs to enter the market.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Online retailers can collect and analyze data on customer behavior, preferences, and buying patterns, enabling them to make informed decisions
Learning Management System (LMS)
Netweavings can add a LMS (Learning Management System), like Learndash, to your website which will …
- Accessibility: One of the most significant advantages of online learning systems is that they allow students to access learning materials from anywhere, at any time. This means that education is no longer confined to physical classrooms, making it possible for students in remote or rural areas to pursue their studies without having to relocate.
- Flexibility: Online learning systems provide flexibility in terms of when and how students learn. People can learn at their own pace, revisiting lectures and resources as many times as needed. This is particularly beneficial for those who are balancing studies with work or family commitments.
- Cost-effectiveness: Online courses can be more cost-effective than traditional classroom-based courses. They often require fewer physical resources, and there’s no need for students to incur travel or accommodation costs.
- Interactive Learning: Many online learning platforms incorporate interactive elements like youtube videos, quizzes, and interactive content, enhancing the learning experience and helping to keep students engaged.
- Customized Learning Experience: LMS can track the progress and performance of each learner helping teachers to identify areas where students are struggling and offer additional resources or support.
- Up-to-date Content: Online courses can be updated more easily and regularly than traditional textbooks.
- Scalability: Online learning systems can accommodate a large number of students without the need for physical space.
Update Your Own Website
Our websites use a Content Management System (CMS) which allows you to make your own changes. Once the website is completed we setup a user for you which enables you to edit the website. So once designed by us they allow you to make your own updates to your content and maintain your own website so that you don’t incur monthly charges which is the operating method of online website builders such as Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, GoDaddy, SquareOnline, Square Online, Woo and others (more expensive in the long-run). And you can be sure that their fees will increase each and every year until you are paying through the nose for them.
Search Engine Optimization
Getting your website to show up on the first page of Google Search! We can help you. We’ve helped our customers numerous times to integrate Google Maps, Google Reviews, Facebook, WhatsApp and the list goes on. These can all help you in your search engine rankings once they are setup and connected to your website.
Website Hosting and Domain Name Setup
We help you choose and setup your domain name so that it is optimized for SEO. We can also provide hosting for your website too which will beat the price paid by the big players (hosting is the disk space and web server where your website resides).
Pay Monthly Website
For those just starting a business or who are on a budget we can offer a pay-monthly website where you pay-off the price of the website with pre-agreed amounts that are manageable for you. This will enable entrepreneurs or sole proprietors who are just starting out a way forward without having to lay out such a large sum at once.
