In this tight economy, even $5,000 is just too much for most small retailers and business owners to spend getting 
themselves online. With no guarantee of increased sales, the risks of investing $5,000 or more for a web presence is high. It does seem odd, especially when you can setup a free blog with Google and a Facebook site for FREE. Just invest a bit of time and effort to fill it with content. And let’s now overlook that Facebook is 100% mobile-compatible, plus has editing, interactivity and community features that are missing from most company websites.
Want on eCommerce too?
- For those businesses that actually want to SELL STUFF online with catalogue, proper shopping cart, NZ banking gateway etc, typical prices ranging from $16,000 to $25,000. A typical solution pricing: $16-25,000 NZD (ref solutionists).
Small Retailer Ecommerce Software – $7,000 ($50-$100/mth with Big Commerce)
Design integration – $3-5,000 (Included in Big Commerce monthly fee)
Full design concept and artwork – $3-5,000 (Optional – Yes, only if you need something really unique in branding)
Full integration with your POS retail management system – $3-8,000 (Optional)
Any custom work, integration, online marketing or extra software components can be added.
There are attractive options
Fortunately, these risks can now be eliminated. Now, you can effectively ‘rent’ the software for your website or storefront, for a low monthly fee. Usually much less than your monthly home telephone or power bill! With Big Commerce, you’ve immediately eliminated on $10,000 in upfront costs. The eCommerce software and design integration is done for you and can be ‘rented’ for very little each month. Often similar to what the mainstream providers will cost you in hosting and support fees. .
And no more waiting weeks, even months. By “renting” pre-built technology, you can have it up and running within a few days, ready for you to add content and pictures yourself. Now you are in control and all you pay is a simple monthly subscription plus (if needed) some one-off customisation* or training time, usually in the hundreds, not thousands of dollars…
It’s a NO-RISK option.
Some modest one-off fees may apply, dependent upon the client and marketing needs. i.e. logos/graphics, domain registration, email configuration, AdWords, banking gateway and training fees. These are quickly calculated on a case by cases basis.