Redesign pricing
How much does a website redesign cost in Newcastle?
Most small business redesigns in Newcastle are quoted between two and six thousand dollars. A redesign is priced much like a new site, because it is a new site with your existing content moved across.
Tell us about your business and what you need.
The short answer
A redesign is priced like a new site.
Website redesign cost in Newcastle sits in much the same range as a new site. The quote is built the same way: page by page, plus whoever writes the words, plus anything the site has to do such as bookings or payments.
There is one extra thing to plan for. Some of your current pages probably bring you calls from Google today, and the redesign needs to keep them working.
Price bands
What a redesign is quoted at
- $2,000 to $4,000
- A straight rebuild of a small site: the same pages with a new design.
- $4,000 to $6,000
- More pages, new copy written for you, or a booking form.
- $6,000 and up
- An online shop, a brand redesigned alongside the site, or a site built to order.
Two to six thousand covers most small business redesigns. The bigger numbers come from shops, booking systems and a brand being redesigned at the same time.
If the site only needs its pictures and wording updated, a full rebuild may not be needed, and a good quote should say so.
Keeping what works
Protecting the pages that bring you work
Each page on your current site has its own web address. Google sends searchers to the addresses it knows. If a redesign replaces those pages without telling Google where they moved, the pages drop out of search and the calls they brought in drop with them.
The fix is a redirect: a rule that sends anyone visiting an old address to the matching new page. Planned before the build, redirects are part of the same job, and the new site opens with the visits the old one already had.
This is easy to miss because a new site looks better and nothing obviously breaks. It can take a month or two for anyone to connect a quieter phone with the launch, so it is worth agreeing before you pay a deposit.
Before you pay
What to agree before you pay a deposit
These four points are simpler to settle at the start than at launch.
- What happens to pages that rank today
- Kept, or redirected to the matching new page.
- Who writes the words
- The most common reason a rebuild stalls for months.
- Who owns the domain, the hosting and the site
- Your own accounts, from the start.
- What a change costs after launch
- A new page, a new price list or a new photograph.
The short version
A redesign is worth the most when the new site keeps everything the old one was doing well. Ask how the current pages will be kept or redirected before you compare prices.
From clients
What clients say about working with spareday
“He was able to take our rough ideas, from concept through to reality. The site has provided an influx of new members, helping to keep our club viable.”
“He didn’t just build me a great website, he created an easy-to-manage system that allows me to make updates myself whenever I need to. He has spared me so much time doing all of this myself!”
“He created a stunning website for us that captures and nurtures leads with an automated email marketing system, which has filled a huge gap in the business and saved a lot of time (and money!).”
Official guidance
For independent background, read the official guidance on business websites and Google’s SEO starter guide.
Common questions
Questions people ask.
Is a redesign cheaper than a new website?
They are priced the same way because the work is similar. The saving comes from content you already have, where it is still worth keeping.
How long does a redesign take?
Four to eight weeks for a small business site. The build is rarely the slow part; rebuilds usually wait on words and photographs.
Will I lose my Google rankings?
Redirecting each old page to its matching new page carries most of its standing across, though Google says to expect some movement for a few weeks after a move. Agreed before the build starts, the redirects are part of the same job.
Can I redesign part of a site?
Yes. On a site that is already working, rebuilding the weaker pages and leaving the ones that bring in work is often the better choice.
What helps you prepare a quote?
Share the current website and explain what is working, what needs to change and which pages customers still use. Mention any forms, bookings, payments or pages that bring search traffic.
How does spareday charge?
spareday quotes one price for the work your business needs, agreed in writing before anything starts. The figure depends on what the business needs, and it comes with your quote.
Who you’ll work with
Hi, I’m Reece.
spareday is my business, based here in Newcastle. You’ll deal with me from the first review of your website, and I’m the person you talk to each month about what’s working.
Find us
spareday in Newcastle.
12 Grey Street, Wickham, Newcastle NSW 2293.
Next step
Get a quote for your redesign.
Tell us about your current site and what needs to change. We will talk through the details and send you a quote.
Get a free quoteOr call 0485 017 387.