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Sample Website Development Proposal
(based on a real website proposal, actual costs
may vary)
Author: Brian Loebig
Title: Proposal for Sample Community Center
Date: March 2002
Cost Detail and Webpage Descriptions
I. Web Development
Main Content Pages
Standard web pages contain up to 250 words of text and cost $25.00. If
words exceed 250 on a single web page, a commensurate web page fee will be
added. For example, if a web page has 750 words of text the cost would be
equal to the price of 3 standard web pages, i.e. $75.00.
A. Community Center Home Page ($50.00)
- Description of Community Center (taken from brochure)
- Links to Financial Aid Programs, Planning checklist, Search page,
feedback form, Site map, etc.
- Includes up to 250 words, 5 links and 5 graphics (scanning and
formatting pictures extra, see "Graphic Design")
B. Feedback/Comments ($40.00)
Email form forwarded to staff person email address
C. Community Center Website Search ($25.00)
Search engine for the website
D. Local Organization Related Links ($25.00)
Up to 10 links to other organizations
E. Community Center Site Map ($25.00)
F. Website table of contents
G. Planning Checklist Page ($25.00)
Planning checklist (taken from brochure)
Includes internal page links to topic headings
H. Program Highlight of the Month ($25.00)
Information describing an upcoming event
Includes up to 250 words, 5 links and 5 graphics
I. Financial Aid Programs ($25.00)
Financial aid information taken from brochure.
Includes up to 250 words, 5 links and 5 graphics, organization
description, address, etc.
J. Scholarship Criteria (with links to applications) ($25.00)
Description of eligibility criteria and links to related
application forms
K. Web-based Application Forms
(Application forms must be available in MS Word, Word Perfect or
Rich Text formats, if not, an additional $50.00 per application form
is required)
Option 1: Web based (HTML) printable applications ($50.00 each)
Pros: Instantly accessible to anyone with a web browser
Cons: Form will look and print differently on every
computer depending upon each users computer settings
Option 2: Portable Document Format (PDF) printable applications
($15.00 each)
Pros: The layout of the form will be an exact replica of
the application that can be printed from a users computer
Cons: PDF files require the user to download free
"viewer" software if it is not already installed in their
computer.
II. Graphic Design ($100.00)
Development of original bullets, bars and background for a
consistent theme
Scanning, formatting and touch up of 2 "Community Center" logos
Additional scanned graphics are $5.00 each
III. Multi-Media ($25.00/minute)
CD music sample for home page (if copyrighted, permission is
required). Other uncopyrighted music alternatives may be available. CD
sampling involves extraction and conversion of music clip to "Real
Player" (.ra), "Wave" (.wav) or "Midi" (.mid)
format. Web page integration is included as well as directions for
listening to music if (.ra) format is selected. ($25.00/minute)
IV. Maintenance Plans
All fees are based on a monthly billing cycle.
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Updates Only
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Updates and 5 New Pages/Mo.
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Updates and 10 New Pages/Mo.
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Updates and 20 New Pages/Mo.
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Monthly Updates |
A. $55.00 |
B. $105 |
C. $185 |
D. $305 |
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Bi-Weekly Updates |
E. $65.00 |
F. $115.00 |
G. $195 |
H. $325 |
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Weekly Updates |
I. $75.00 |
J. $125 |
K. $205.00 |
L. $345 |
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Daily Updates
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M. $150 |
N. $250 (up to 10pgs/Mo.) |
O. $410 (up to 20pgs/Mo.)
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P. $690 (up to 40pgs/Mo.)
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All of these activities are
included in each web maintenance option:
1. Changing or replacing
information on existing web pages (~250 words per page maximum.)
2. Creating or adding up to 10 new links and/or email addresses to
existing pages
3. Updating "What's New?" Page
4. Updating a "Links" Page
5. Uploading PDF and other documents
6. Maintaining HTML validity, browser compatibility, java script
integrity, load time efficiency, and accessibility to those with
disabilities.
7. Link and spelling validation (weekly link errors reporting)
8. Installing a page counters on the home page and any other pages by
request
9. Managing email accounts, domain name registration and web host
requirements
10. Search Engine Registration, Readiness (Meta Tags), Reliability and
Reporting
* Yahoo
* Excite
* AltaVista
* FAST Search
* Direct Hit
* MSN Search
* Open Directory search sites including:
- Dmoz.com,
Google.com, AOL Search, Ask Jeeves, Netscape Search, Lycos,
Hotbot
V. Website Hosting
A. Hosting Option 1 - Using Domain Name
(www.yourname.org)
- $19.95 paid per month to Web Host
(Infoquest.com)
(includes unlimited POP email accounts, 10GB data transfer,
website stats and more...)
- Domain name registration
$70.00 fee paid to the Internic Corporation (good for 2 years)
B. Hosting Option 2 - Using LoebigINK
subdirectory (www.loebigink.com/yourname)
- $10.00 paid per month to LoebigINK
(does not include email accounts)
- $5.00 per month cost if prepaid for the year ($60.00)
(Cost is $120.00/yr if Access database components are
used with registration forms)
VI. Statistical Reporting ($100.00)
Statistical reports describe the way your website is being
accessed and utilized by visitors. Using 3rd party software, LoebigINK
provides real time, web-based statistical reports which include
numerical reports with graphs on the following topics: Top visited
pages, referring pages, referring URL's, search engines and key words;
top countries and organizations; top browsers and operating systems;
daily, monthly hourly and weekday hits.
VII. Onsite Internet Education and Training
($75.00/session)
Onsite internet education can be tailored to meet your specific
needs. Written educational content, agenda, goals, and activities would
be provided for each session. (One hour per session, one hour minimum)
Potential topics could include:
Search engine capabilities and uses
Using the internet for research
Fundraising and the internet
Basic website development using MS FrontPage or Netscape Composer
VIII. Consultation (No additional cost)
Ongoing email support concerning web development activities,
website updates and problems are always included with our web services.
IX. Maximum Cost Summary
Maximum Cost Summary
(includes all services in proposal and level one options)
X. Website Flow
Chart
Green/bold border = email forms
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