Those who want to order a website ask the same first questions: how much will it cost, how long will it take and how does the process work? In this article, we'll practically explain the approximate prices in the Baku market, the factors affecting price and the stages of ordering.
1. First, Define the Website Type
Price depends on the website type — so the first step is clarifying what you need:
- Landing page — a quick 1-page presentation. For campaigns and service promotion.
- Corporate website — company presentation, services, blog, contact. The most ordered type.
- Online store — product catalog, cart, online payments.
- Custom system (CRM, portal, platform) — systems with no standard solution, built from scratch.
Important: an exact figure is only given after requirements are clarified — be cautious of anyone naming a price "unseen".
2. 5 Factors Affecting Price
1. Design: ready template or custom? Custom design costs more but differentiates your brand. Templates are fast and cheap.
2. Number of pages and sections A 5-page website can't cost the same as a 50-page one.
3. Functionality A simple promo site and a system with online payments and personal cabinets are priced differently. Every extra feature (payments, multilingualism, integrations) affects the price.
4. Who prepares the content? It's cheaper if you provide texts and images, more expensive if the contractor prepares them.
5. Post-launch support Clarify upfront whether technical support, updates and hosting management are included or separate.
3. Stages of Ordering
A professional process usually consists of 4 stages (see our work process):
1. Analysis Your business, goals and needed features are heard, and the project scope is defined together.
2. Design The website's look is prepared and approved. You see what you'll get before any code is written.
3. Development The design is turned into code and features are connected. Progress is shown regularly.
4. Launch & support The website is tested and published, the admin panel is taught and technical support continues.
4. 5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Contractor
- Where is the portfolio? Can they show real, working websites?
- Is there a contract? Are deadlines, price and obligations written down?
- Whose is the website's code? Can another programmer continue after handover?
- Is there support? Who will you write to if a problem occurs?
- Is basic SEO included? Is minimum optimization for Google visibility included?
5. Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until the website is ready? Landing — 1-2 weeks, corporate — 2-4 weeks, stores and systems — 1-3 months. The exact timeline is given after analysis.
Who owns the domain and hosting? They're usually bought in the client's name and handed over — the website is fully yours.
How does payment work? Standard: 50% upfront, 50% on delivery. Staged payments for staged projects.
Conclusion
The biggest mistake when ordering a website is deciding by price alone — the cheapest offer often means a half-finished website. Choose the right type, ask the 5 questions and agree on the process upfront.
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Good luck! 🚀