7 Hidden Web Design Costs That Wreck Budgets (and How to Avoid Them)
Pre-Launch: Hidden Costs in the Design & Development Phase
1. Stock Photos, Fonts, and Premium Plugins
2. Scope Creep and Excessive Revisions
3. Content Creation and Migration
Post-Launch: The Ongoing Costs of Website Ownership
4. Web Hosting and Domain Renewal
5. SSL Certificate
6. Website Maintenance and Security
7. Email Hosting
How to Create a Bulletproof Budget
Ask the Right Questions Upfront
Get a Detailed Statement of Work
The Bottom Line
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Posted Jun 30, 2025
Your web design quote is just the beginning. Discover the 7 most common hidden costs, from hosting to maintenance, and learn how to plan for them to keep your project on budget.