The 5-Year Cost of a Template Website vs. Custom Build
Your CFO asks for a 5-year total cost of ownership comparison: Squarespace at $15,000 vs. a custom WordPress build at $85,000. On paper, the template wins by $70,000.
Read Article →Why Cheap Website Rebuilds Cost More in the End
You went with the $35,000 proposal over the $85,000 one. The vendor was enthusiastic, the timeline was aggressive, and the portfolio looked decent.
Read Article →Should Your Association Rebuild or Refactor Its Current Website?
Your board wants a new website. Your staff wants it to stop breaking. Your budget says 60,000 dollars. A full rebuild is 120,000 dollars. A refactor is estimated at 35,000...
Read Article →How Much Does a Trade Association Website Cost in 2026?
Your board just asked for a budget number for the website redesign. You Google "association website cost" and get answers from $5,000 to $500,000. You're presenting to the finance committee...
Read Article →Why Most D.C. Web Design Agencies Overcharge (And What You’re Actually Paying For)
Association websites cost 2-3x what they should. Here's where the money goes, what's waste, and how to get honest about budget.
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