Web Design in Norwich

Domain renewal (a small annual fee), hosting (from a few dollars monthly for a brochure site), and optional maintenance. Maintenance retainers typically run 5-10% of the build cost per year and cover updates, backups and small edits. A static brochure site can genuinely run for years with near-zero maintenance.

One page: what the business does, the site's single main goal (calls, bookings, orders), the pages you need, 2-3 example sites you like and why, your content status (ready or needed), deadline, and budget range. Sharing your real budget gets you an honest proposal instead of a guessing game.

Fixed price for a defined scope (a 5-page site with listed features) protects both sides; hourly suits ongoing work and vague scopes. Standard payment structure is 30-50% deposit, remainder on launch — never pay 100% up front, and be wary of anyone who asks.

Web design is the most remote-friendly service there is — code doesn't care about geography. A Norwich-based designer adds face-to-face meetings and local market knowledge, which matters for local-SEO-driven businesses like trades and restaurants. Compare 2-3 local quotes against a wider remote pool and choose on portfolio, not postcode.

Freelancers typically charge £800-3,000 for a straightforward 4-5 page site, with most landing around £1,200-2,000. Regional agencies commonly quote £3,000-6,000 for comparable scope with strategy and copy support.

A privacy policy and cookie notice (UK GDPR/PECR), and if you sell online, terms reflecting the Consumer Contracts Regulations — including the 14-day cancellation right for most distance sales. Limited companies must also display the registered company name, number and office address.