Fixed-Price Web Design: Why You Should Know the Cost Upfront
"What will it cost in the end?" That is the question every business owner asks before commissioning a website. And the most common answer they receive: "It depends." Not with us. We offer fixed prices. A professional website at a fixed price from €900 or from €89/month. No surprises.
No additional charges. What is in the proposal is what gets delivered. What it costs is determined upfront.
Why Fixed Pricing Makes Sense for Web Design
The web design industry traditionally works on hourly rates. €80-150 per hour, estimated 40-80 hours. That sounds like €3,200-12,000. But only at the end do you know what it really cost.
Sometimes more. Rarely less. The problem with hourly rates: You do not know the cost in advance. Every change is charged extra. The provider has no incentive to work efficiently. Budget planning is impossible. The project drags on – every additional hour costs you money. The solution – fixed prices: You know to the euro what it costs – before you sign. Changes within the defined scope are included. The provider works efficiently because additional effort is their problem. Budget planning is simple. Clear timeframe, clear result. A comparison: when you take your car to the garage, you also want to know the cost of the repair in advance.
Not "somewhere between €500 and €2,000". That is exactly how it should be with web design.
Our Fixed-Price Packages in Detail
One-pager - from €900 or €89/month. One page, everything important at a glance. Responsive design, individually customised. Texts, contact form, Google Maps. SEO basics and Google Business Profile. Ready in 5-7 working days. Business website - from €1,900 or €149/month. 5-8 pages (homepage, services, about us, contact, portfolio). Individual design. Professional SEO optimisation for local searches. Blog function optional. Training included. Ready in 2-3 weeks. Extended website - from €2,700 or €199/month. 10+ pages with extended navigation. Professional blog. Newsletter integration. Extended SEO strategy with keyword research. Conversion optimisation. Monthly reporting. What is included in every package: SSL certificate and GDPR compliance. Mobile-optimised design. Contact form with email notification. 1 round of revisions. Training (you can make small changes yourself).
Fixed Price Does Not Mean Standard
A common misconception: fixed price means template. That is not true.
Fixed price simply means we can accurately estimate the effort involved. Because we have been building websites for SMEs in Austria for years. We know how long a one-pager takes. We know what a business website needs. This knowledge gives us the confidence to quote you a fixed price. What remains individual: Colours, fonts, and layout – tailored to your brand. Texts – written for your business and your target audience. Images – your own photos or professional stock images. Features – contact form, appointment booking, newsletter. SEO – keywords researched for your industry and your location. What is standardised: The process – briefing, design, implementation, launch. The technical foundation – proven platform, optimal performance. The quality standards – mobile optimisation, loading time, SEO basics. Standard process, individual result.
This Is How Fixed-Price Web Design Works.
Fixed Price vs. Hourly Rate: An Honest Comparison
When an hourly rate still makes sense: for very complex projects with unclear scope – for example, an online shop with 500 products and interfaces to inventory management systems. For an SME website? Never.
What to Look for in Fixed-Price Offers
Not every fixed-price offer is equally good. Pay attention to these 5 points: 1. What exactly is included? Texts? Images? SEO? Training? A fixed price of €600 without texts and SEO is not a good offer – it is a half-finished product. 2. How many revision rounds?
At least one should be included. Some providers charge extra for every change – that turns the fixed price into a bait offer. 3. What happens with additional effort? With reputable providers: nothing. The fixed price stands. If the provider underestimated the effort, that is their problem. 4. Are ongoing costs transparent?
Hosting, domain, maintenance – these come on top of the fixed price. Ask in advance what the monthly costs will be. 5. Is there a written proposal? Always. Verbal agreements do not hold up in case of dispute. A reputable proposal lists every item individually.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fixed-Price Web Design
What happens if I want changes afterwards?
Small changes (swapping texts, images) are included in the subscription model. With one-time payment, you can make these yourself after training. Larger extensions (new pages, features) are agreed upon separately – naturally at a fixed price again.
Is a fixed price really cheaper than an hourly rate?
In most cases, yes. A website project on an hourly basis typically costs 20-40% more than planned. With a fixed price, you know what you pay. Full stop.
Can complex websites also be created at a fixed price?
Yes, as long as the scope is clearly defined. We also offer fixed prices for extended websites and online shops.
The clearer the briefing, the more accurate the price.
How quickly is a fixed-price website finished?
One-pager: 5-7 working days. Business website: 2-3 weeks. Extended website: 3-4 weeks. The fixed timeframe is one of the major advantages – no endless project durations.
What is better: one-time payment or subscription?
One-time payment if you are technically proficient. Subscription if you want to worry about nothing and need a contact person. With both options, our prices are fixed.
