What to consider when you planning to have a website for your personal trainer or coaching business? In this blog post we explain what to consider before buying. Reading time 5 minutes
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do I need one
Do I need a website? Your website is the foundation of your online presence. In comparison with social media, Google is still the most used tool that potential clients use to look up services they are after, learn more about leads So it makes sence that your business shows up in the Google search results. It definitely is worthwhile to spend a percentage of your marketing budget on a website.
how much should I spend
How much should I spend? Now we understand that it is recommended why to have a business website, the next question is how much to spend on web design. Well, the short answer is; it depends on your budget. You can’t spend money you do not have. So, if you have a small budget, then renting or leasing a website could be a valuable option versus owning a website. Ofcourse it all comes together how much a agency charges for a project and what is included in their website design for personal trainers or website design for coaches.
Lease/rent
Lease/rent? This is a great option because you will pay a monthly fee or a fixed fee for a certain timeframe. In general, you will spend between $100 and $300 dollars per month when renting or leasing. This option comes with many options as well. Often there will be a so-called set-up fee. This means that agencies will charge a fee to build and design the website. Contact us if you want to know more about leasing or renting a website with us. A major factor that defines the price is the number of webpages on your website. After the website is live/running, then you will have to pay the monthly fee. It is recommended to ask the agency what the terms and conditions are of the specific contract. Important to know is, are updates, re-design, adjustments, content, images and videos included?
buy
Buy? Buying a website for your coaching or personal trainer business is a great option if you have the budget. The advantage is that you own the website as soon as it has been delivered. In the long run, this will be the cheapest option because you do not need to spend your budget on the monthly fee. Contact us if you want to know about our prices for buying a website. It is important to know that a website needs maintenance like a car. So it is not a one-and-done thing. We recommend, when buying a website, that you have the terms and conditions clear, such as, who does the maintenance, updates, uploading content? Do you do it yourself or outsource it? Agencies offer websites in the price range from $500 to $5000 dollars. The maintenance to keep your website running smoothly depending on the fee of that particular web design agency, important factor is the number of pages.
conclusion
Conclusion. We hope we gave you some valuable insights with this blog post and made it easier to make a decision and have a better idea what to think about. There are plenty of agencies that have different options, terms and conditions. To avoid any disappointments, we recommend having clear what is included if you make a decision. If you spend a bit more time upfront, this will avoid many headaches later on. If you have any questions left feel free to shoot us any question.