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Web Site Operating Costs

In addition to development costs, which you pay only once, you should consider the costs to continue operating your Web site. Select the optimal package to fit your needs and your budget with the help of a qualified web developer like Rick MacKenzie.

Essential Operating Costs

Domain Name
Although you can create a site under someone else's domain it is recommended that you register your own recognizable domain name.
Expected Cost: $1.25/month
Hosting Service
You need a hosting service to host your web site. Hosting packages vary dramatically from very inexpensive to very expensive. Beware of low priced hosting packages. They are often designed so you will quickly grow out of them. A developer can determine your requirements and shop for the least expensive package that fulfils your needs. A developer can also apply his skills to create the functionality you need on the least expensive hosting package necessary.
Expected Cost: $10/month
Internet Access
Access to the Internet is necessary to receive email, interact with your web site, and update content, which you can do from any location. If you already have an access account, you will not consider this an extra expense.
Expected Additional Cost: $0

Promotion Costs

To make your web site a complete success you need to promote it on-line and off-line. Your cost is whatever you wish to budget toward the cause. Much can be done for free and/or through small modifications to your established advertising practices.

Ecommerce Enrichment Costs

If you wish to operate a site that offers a rich shopping experience, on-line credit card transactions, and suitable security for yourself and your customers here are some of the extras you may require:

Enhanced Hosting
Database and Connectivity
Storefront/Shopping Cart
Secure Socket Link
Digital Certificate
Access to Merchant Account
Common Options:
1. Acquire a MOTO Merchant Account
2. Acquire an Internet Merchant Account
3. Subscribe to an Internet Payment Service
4. Acquire a PayPal account

Hire a qualified professional to minimize your development and operating costs. Which ecommerce tools and services fit your budget and meet your needs?

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