Hidden website costs: what is not in the quote
What to ask before signing, so you can compare quotes fairly.
Costs that appear after the quote
| Cost | Range (EUR) | When it appears |
|---|---|---|
| Copywriting | 30 – 80 / page | when you do not have the texts |
| Photography | 150 – 600 / shoot; stock 0 – 100 | when you do not have good images |
| Translations | 20 – 50 / page | bilingual or multilingual website |
| Payment, courier, invoicing integrations | 150 – 800 | online store |
| ERP / CRM / ATS integration | 500 – 5.000 | companies with internal systems |
| Online booking | 300 – 1.500 | practices, salons, services |
| Migration from another website | 300 – 1.500 | redesign or platform change |
| Premium plugins | 0 – 300 / year | advanced features on WordPress |
| Platform subscription | 15 – 100 / month | Wix, Squarespace, Shopify |
| Ongoing SEO and content | 300 – 1,500 / month | after launch, for growth |
Costs that are not always mentioned
- VAT, if the company issuing the quote is VAT-registered.
- Payment fees of the processor (Stripe, Netopia) and of Shopify-type platforms.
- Annual renewal of the domain and hosting.
- Hours of changes after launch, if they are not included in a maintenance package.
Questions to ask before signing
- Who owns the website, domain and accounts after launch?
- What happens to the website if we stop working together?
- What is in the price: texts, images, translations, integrations, training?
- What recurring costs appear in the first year?
- How many rounds of changes are included?
All amounts are in EUR, excluding VAT, indicative (market ranges in Romania). The final quote depends on goals, number of pages, features, content and integrations.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What costs appear after the quote?
Most often: content, photography, translations, integrations, migration, premium plugins, subscriptions and maintenance.
Who owns the website after launch?
Clarify this in the quote: who owns the website, domain and accounts, and what happens if you stop working together.
How do I compare two quotes?
Compare what each includes: pages, design, copy, images, languages, integrations, maintenance and recurring costs.
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