Top Website Functionalities to add to your Wish List and how much they cost.
Top Website Functionalities
Here are some common functionalities our clients have often requested for their websites, along with our typical web development/design hours, a description of functionality, and value to end users.
1. Responsive Design (Mobile Optimization)
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Functionality: Ensures the website is user-friendly on all devices (mobile, tablet, desktop), automatically adapting layouts to fit screen sizes.
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Hours Needed: 15–30 hours
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Designing responsive layouts: 10–15 hours
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Testing and adjustments: 5–15 hours
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Cost Range: $1,500-$2,250
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Value to Visitor:
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Provides seamless browsing on any device.
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Enhances usability and accessibility on the go.
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2. Content Management System (CMS) Integration
- Functionality: Allows easy updates to text, images, and other content using platforms like WordPress, HubSpot, or Drupal.
- Hours Needed: 10–50 hours
- CMS setup and customization: 8–25 hours
- Adding templates/modules: 1–15 hours
- Testing and training: 1–10 hours
- Cost Range: $1,500-$7,500
- Value to Visitor:
- Ensures up-to-date and accurate content.
- Improves navigation and resource availability.
3. Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Functionality: Optimizes the website for better search engine rankings, including metadata, keyword implementation, and schema markup.
- Hours Needed: 10–40 hours
- On-page SEO (titles, descriptions, alt tags): 10–20 hours
- Schema markup and advanced SEO: 5–15 hours
- Analytics setup: 5 hours
- Cost Range: $1,500-$6,000
- Value to Visitor:
- Makes content easier to find on search engines.
- Provides relevant, tailored information quickly.
4. E-commerce Functionality
- Functionality: Enables online shopping, including product pages, cart functionality, secure checkout, and payment gateways.
- Hours Needed: 30–100+ hours
- E-commerce platform setup: 10–30 hours
- Product uploads and configurations: 5–20 hours
- Payment gateway integration: 10–15 hours
- Testing and troubleshooting: 5–20+ hours
- Cost Range: $4,500+
- Value to Visitor:
- Enables a smooth online shopping experience.
- Offers secure and convenient payment options.
5. Interactive Forms and Lead Capture
- Functionality: Provides visitors with easy-to-use forms for contacting the business, requesting quotes, or submitting inquiries, often connected to a CRM.
- Hours Needed: 10–20 hours
- Form design and integration: 5–10 hours
- Database/CRM connection: 5–10 hours
- Cost Range: $1,500-$3,000
- Value to Visitor:
- Simplifies inquiries and service requests.
- Provides a direct way to connect with the business.
6. User Authentication and Profiles
- Functionality: Offers logins, user dashboards, or profiles for a personalized experience.
- Hours Needed: 40–80 hours
- Backend development: 30–50 hours
- Frontend UI design: 10–20 hours
- Cost Range: $6,000-$12,000
- Value to Visitor:
- Offers personalized experiences and recommendations.
- Improves security and access to account-specific content.
7. Blog or News Section
- Functionality: A dynamic area to publish articles, news, updates, or tips, often managed through a CMS.
- Hours Needed: 10–25 hours
- Blog template creation: 5–10 hours
- CMS configuration for blog posts: 5–10 hours
- Tagging and categorization setup: 5 hours
- Cost Range: $1,500-$3,750
- Value to Visitor:
- Provides fresh, engaging, and informative content.
- Keeps visitors informed about trends and updates.
8. Integration with Third-Party Tools
- Functionality: Connects the website to external platforms like CRMs, email marketing tools, or booking systems.
- Basic API integration: 10–20 hours
- Advanced/custom integrations: 20–30+ hours
- Hours Needed: 20–50 hours
- Cost Range: $1,500-$2,250
- Value to Visitor:
- Offers seamless booking, communication, and service access.
- Enhances convenience through connected platforms.
9. Advanced Search Functionality
- Functionality: Provides search features with filters, predictive search, or advanced options for products or content.
- Hours Needed: 15–40 hours
- Basic search setup: 10–20 hours
- Advanced filters or predictive elements: 20–40+ hours
- Cost Range: $2,250-$6,000
- Value to Visitor:
- Saves time with quick, accurate search results.
- Allows filtering for specific needs or interests.
10. Multimedia Galleries (Videos, Images, Slideshows)
- Functionality: Displays dynamic visuals such as photos, videos, or interactive slideshows for a richer experience.
- Hours Needed: 10–25 hours
- Multimedia template creation: 5–15 hours
- Embedding media and testing: 5–10 hours
- Cost Range: $1,500-$3,750
- Value to Visitor:
- Creates a visually engaging experience.
- Demonstrates products or services interactively.
11. Live Chat/Chatbots
- Functionality: Enables real-time customer support through chat or automated bots.
- Hours Needed: 10–20 hours
- Chat platform integration: 5–10 hours
- Custom chatbot logic (if needed): 5–10 hours
- Cost Range: $2,250-$6,000
- Value to Visitor:
- Provides instant answers to questions or concerns.
- Improves accessibility to customer support.
12. Secure Hosting and SSL Certificate
- Functionality: Protects user data through encryption and ensures secure browsing with HTTPS.
- Hours Needed: 5–10 hours
- SSL certificate installation: 1–2 hours
- Secure hosting setup and optimization: 3–8 hours
- Cost Range: $750-$1,500
- Value to Visitor:
- Protects personal and payment data.
- Builds trust with secure browsing.
13. Analytics and Performance Tracking
- Functionality: Tracks user behavior, engagement, and traffic using tools like Google Analytics or Tag Manager.
- Hours Needed: 5–15 hours
- Google Analytics/Tag Manager setup: 5–10 hours
- Dashboard customization: 5 hours
- Cost Range: $750-$2,250
- Value to Visitor:
- Ensures the website evolves based on visitor needs.
- Improves content relevance and user experience.
14. Accessibility Compliance
- Functionality: Adheres to ADA/WCAG standards to make the site usable for people with disabilities.
- Hours Needed: 15–30 hours
- Auditing and adjustments for compliance: 10–20 hours
- Testing tools (e.g., screen readers): 5–10 hours
- Cost Range: $2,250-$4,500
- Value to Visitor:
- Ensures usability for people with disabilities.
- Promotes inclusivity and equal access to content.
15. Custom Animations or Effects
- Functionality: Adds visual effects like animations, transitions, or parallax scrolling for enhanced user engagement.
- Hours Needed: 15–40 hours
- Animation development: 10–30 hours
- Testing and optimization: 5–10 hours
- Cost Range: $2,250-$6,000
- Value to Visitor:
- Enhances visual appeal and engagement.
••Creates a memorable and interactive browsing experience.