You want a website, so you message three companies and write: "How much for a website?" One sends a number straight away. One asks twenty questions. One never replies. A week later you still can't tell which answer is right.
The problem is usually not the companies. It is the question. "A website" can mean a one-page profile or a full online store, so nobody can price it honestly without knowing more.
What should you prepare before asking for a website quote?
Before you ask for a website quote, prepare three things: what your business does, what the website should do for it (give information, take bookings or take orders), and your deadline. Add a rough list of pages, the content you already have, and a few sites you like. With that, any serious company can give you a written, fixed quote instead of a guess.
You don't need technical words for any of this. A few lines on WhatsApp are enough to start.
Why do these three things matter so much?
Each one changes the price and the plan.
- Your business. A clinic, a wholesaler and a restaurant need very different websites. One line is enough: "We are a family bakery in Model Town with two branches."
- What the website should do. This is the biggest factor. A site that only gives information is simple. A site that takes bookings or orders needs forms, a way to manage them, and maybe payments. Those features are where most of the cost goes.
- Your deadline. "Before Ramadan" or "before our new branch opens in March" helps the team plan. If there is no real deadline, say that too. It gives everyone room to do it properly.
For example, say you run a tuition academy in Gulberg. "We teach O and A Levels, we want parents to see our timings and fees and send an admission enquiry on WhatsApp, and we want it live before admissions open" already tells a developer most of what they need.
What content should you gather first?
Content is the part that delays most websites. Collecting it before you ask for a quote saves weeks later. Here is what to look for:
- Your logo, in the best file you have. If you don't have one, say so.
- Real photos of your shop, products, team at work or past jobs. Phone photos are fine if they are sharp and well lit.
- Basic business details: name, address, phone and WhatsApp numbers, timings, and the areas you serve.
- A list of services or products, even a rough one, with prices if you want them shown.
- The pages you think you need, for example Home, About, Services, Gallery, FAQ and Contact.
- Any text you already have: your Facebook "About" section, a brochure, a menu card.
- Login details for anything you already own, such as an old domain or a Facebook page, so nothing has to be rebuilt.
You don't have to write the website text yourself. At 77-Technologies, basic English content for up to 6 pages is included if you give us your business information, and an Urdu or Roman-Urdu version is an add-on of PKR 10,000.
What else helps you get an accurate quote?
A few extra details make the quote tighter:
- Websites you like, with one line on why. "I like how this one shows prices clearly" is more useful than "make it modern".
- Features you are sure about and ones you are only thinking about. Mark them separately, so the quote can show what is now and what is later.
- A budget range, if you are comfortable sharing it. A good company will tell you honestly what fits and what to leave for a second phase.
- Who will approve things. One person who can say yes keeps the project moving.
How do you compare website quotes fairly?
When the quotes come back, don't just pick the lowest total. Two quotes for "the same website" often cover very different work. Put them side by side and check:
- Is the price fixed and written? Ask whether it can go up once work starts, and what happens if you add a feature later.
- What is included, and what is not? Look for content writing, design revisions, support after launch, training and hosting setup.
- Whose name are the domain and hosting in? They should be yours. If a developer keeps them, you are locked in.
- What will you pay every year? Domain and hosting renew yearly. Ask about any care or maintenance plan, and whether it is optional.
- How do payments work? Milestones protect you. We take 40% to start, 30% when you approve the working version and 30% at launch, so each payment follows something you have seen working.
- When will it be delivered? A committed date in writing is worth more than "soon".
- Who is behind it? A registered company, a signed agreement and an office address are easier to trust than a number that may stop answering.
If you want to know what the numbers usually look like, our guide on how much a website costs in Pakistan lists our own prices and the yearly costs, and our fixed-price packages show what each level includes.
What if you don't know what you need yet?
That is normal, and it is fine to say so. Send what you have: your business, your rough goal, and any deadline. A good company will ask a few questions on a short call and help you decide what belongs in the first version.
Be wary of anyone who sends a final price without asking a single question about your business. That number was not made for you.
Your checklist before asking for a quote
- Write one line on what your business does.
- Say what the website should do: information, bookings or orders.
- Give your deadline, or say there isn't one.
- Gather your logo, photos, details and a rough page list.
- Compare quotes on what is included, ownership and payment terms, not just the total.
When you have these ready, send them to us on WhatsApp or through our contact form and you will get a written, fixed quote from a real person on our Lahore team.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a finished design idea before asking for a quote?
No. A few websites you like and a sentence on why you like them is plenty. The design itself is worked out with the team after you approve the quote.
What if I don't have a logo or good photos yet?
Say so when you ask. A logo can be added as a separate item, and phone photos of your real shop or products usually work well with a little guidance.
Should I share my budget when asking for a quote?
It helps. An honest range lets the team tell you what fits now and what can wait for a second phase, instead of guessing.
Why do two quotes for the same website differ so much?
Usually because they cover different things. One may include content, support and accounts in your name, and the other may not. Compare the lists, not just the totals.
