The Real Cost of a Restaurant Website
One of the most common questions we get: "How much should I pay for a website?" The answer varies wildly, and too many restaurants get ripped off. Here's the honest breakdown.
Price Tiers in South Florida
DIY Website Builders ($0 - $300/year) Platforms: Wix, Squarespace, WordPress.com
Pros:
Cons:
Best for: New restaurants testing the waters, food trucks
Budget Agencies/Freelancers ($500 - $1,500) What you get:
Watch out for:
Mid-Range Agencies ($2,000 - $5,000) What you get:
This is where most successful restaurants land.
Premium Agencies ($5,000 - $15,000+) What you get:
Best for: Established restaurants, chains, high-end concepts
What Affects the Price?
1. Number of Pages
2. Features Needed
3. Content Creation
4. Ongoing Costs
Our Pricing at SystemsCtrl
We believe in transparent, fair pricing:
Basic Website: $599
Standard Website: $974
Premium Website: $1,499+
Red Flags to Avoid
1. No portfolio - If they can't show work, run 2. Prices too low - $200 websites look like $200 websites 3. Owns your domain - You should always own your domain 4. No contract - Everything should be in writing 5. Unrealistic timelines - Quality takes 2-4 weeks minimum
Questions to Ask Any Agency
1. Who owns the website and domain? 2. What's included in the price? 3. What are the ongoing costs? 4. Can I see similar work you've done? 5. What's your revision policy? 6. How long is the process? 7. What happens after launch?
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