If you are like most people, you have dreamed of quitting the rat race and starting your own business. The thing is, a lot of successful business owners have started their companies on the side with nothing more than a website, myself included. Remember that the best time to plant a tree is today. Here, we have compiled a checklist of what the basic things you need to start a new website.
According to Animoto, 73% of people are more likely to buy something after watching a video. A professional video increases website engagement, puts a friendly face in front of your products or services and shows off what you do best. As a small business, you are also selling yourself and a video is great way of introducing yourself. Anyone who watches this video will think, “yeah these guys got it.”
Anyone who has hired a web designer or creative agency knows that the price of a website can vary a lot. If you don’t know what I am talking about try getting a few companies to quote for a ten page informational mobile-friendly WordPress website with the exact same requirements you will get quotes ranging widely from $500 to $50,000 or more. Below we discuss the various reasons why these huge discrepancies occur.