[surprising] This is what one local business told me today...

TimothyW · 2nd May 2013, 06:38 PM

"Yeah, we haven't gotten a mobile site yet, because it'll cost $5,000."

And, yes, he had a straight face when he said it.

-- TW

4webmaster · 2nd May 2013, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by TimothyW

"Yeah, we haven't gotten a mobile site yet, because it'll cost $5,000."

And, yes, he had a straight face when he said it.

-- TW

I think he were approached by someone selling app development because $5000 is something common. He might be confused about iphone apps and mobile sites.

yukon · 2nd May 2013, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by TimothyW

"Yeah, we haven't gotten a mobile site yet, because it'll cost $5,000."

And, yes, he had a straight face when he said it.

-- TW

I assume you know how to build a mobile ready site.

Build a demo mobile site of the guys Index page on your own domain/host, then show him the site with a better price that the guy will be comfortable paying for, or get him signed up for a recurring monthly payment with a deposit up front.

Silvio Porcellana · 3rd May 2013, 02:23 AM

Watch out thou - you don't have to sound "cheap" as that guy things a mobile website is *worth* 5 grands but he doesn't have the budget. At the same time it's a bit shortsighted to do it for half the price and give him a product we all know should not cost more than $500.

If you propose him a *mobile marketing strategy* that will help him grow his business he will probably spend the $5,000 (in one year or so, not at once, obviously), be a happy customer and refer you to his friends - thus making you a happier entrepreneur.

DexterGallagher · 3rd May 2013, 05:00 AM

I had a similar experience, got a telephone call asking how much for a 20 page mobile site so I told them £750 then they told me they had been quoted £3000 for a mobile optimized website and questioned our quality...we did a mock up (they had 3 other sites) their creative director was amazed and gave it the thumbs up and we got the order for all the sites!

Ajay Tiwari · 3rd May 2013, 05:06 AM

Hahaha.. It's a lucky draw for you.. send him your quotation for Mobile site and close the deal before anyone else does.. or forward him to me ...

Originally Posted by TimothyW

"Yeah, we haven't gotten a mobile site yet, because it'll cost $5,000."

And, yes, he had a straight face when he said it.

-- TW

Gladiator · 4th May 2013, 01:59 PM

This kind of thing has been posted several times in this forum! If this happens to you don't fall for what might be a trap. Educate your potential client give them a realistic price and knowing that he might be able to spend more upsell later!

These crazy prices are also called Price gouging
USA.gov: Price Gouging

I don't think it is should be what ever "the market is willing to bear" but rather what the customer is "willing"pay!
what market will bear

IMO - Use common sense and you will do great!

Andre

Originally Posted by TimothyW

"Yeah, we haven't gotten a mobile site yet, because it'll cost $5,000."

And, yes, he had a straight face when he said it.

-- TW

karynb · 5th May 2013, 04:09 AM

@ Gladiator you took the words right out of my mouth! Send him a realistic quote and mock up...you'll be glad you did

Cheers
Karynb

wlasikiewicz · 5th May 2013, 04:32 AM

I hope you closed the deal on that business for a mobile site?

dotgirish · 9th May 2013, 04:59 AM

is he talking about his ecommerce website ??

Anthony11690 · 9th May 2013, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by 4webmaster

I think he were approached by someone selling app development because $5000 is something common. He might be confused about iphone apps and mobile sites.

I think you're right about that. Probably got a quote for a mobile app. Could have been for both android/iphone as well, we just dont know the details. Lots of things could cause a price quote to be that high.

DexterGallagher · 15th May 2013, 02:20 AM

I have done a test and called 4 companies that offer mobile website designs in the nearest city to me in the UK and the cheapest was £2300 and the most expensive £3,471!

Brenda Trott · 19th May 2013, 06:23 PM

Yes! I think you just made yourself an easy $2500

mcwalker25 · 19th May 2013, 10:57 PM

Gotta love the mom and pop stores. They look at everything 21st century-ish as high value.

Andy Lemos · 20th May 2013, 07:25 PM

Explain the difference between mobile sites and apps. And of course explain how each will benefit.

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DexterGallagher Advanced Warrior Join Date: 2012 Location: Living in Cambridge UK for 2-3 years. Posts: 645 Thanks: 78 Thanked 143 Times in 103 Posts	Re: [surprising] This is what one local business told me today... Share on: I had a similar experience, got a telephone call asking how much for a 20 page mobile site so I told them £750 then they told me they had been quoted £3000 for a mobile optimized website and questioned our quality...we did a mock up (they had 3 other sites) their creative director was amazed and gave it the thumbs up and we got the order for all the sites!

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