Our Pricing Philosophy
At Floating Tree it is our goal to create websites for artists, small business owners and individuals in a timely and affordable fashion. We will develop creative, useful and beautiful online strategies that meet your needs and fit within your budget. We are always flexible and willing to negotiate based on the needs of your project. Please remember that every website is different and estimated total costs are provided after an initial meeting or chat.
Pricing Options
| Hourly Billing | Our hourly rates are charged on a per-minute basis which means you only pay for the actual time it takes us to finish your project. |
| Flat Rate Billing | If you prefer to be charged for the individual items in your project, we can agree on a fixed price-per-item before we get started. |
Estimates
After you have filled out our online Design Questionnaire we will set up a meeting with you by phone, skype, gmail chat, or in person at a public place in the Toronto area. Once we have a better sense of your needs we will provide an estimate of your total costs and a project contract. Here are a few things that might factor into your total estimated costs:
- Logos, graphics, business card designs
- Hourly or flat rate website designs
- Website hosting/e-mail set-up and maintenance
- Domain name registration and maintenance
- Ongoing website maintenance
Payment Process
| Item | Amount | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit | 30% of total estimate | Due upon approval of project estimate and signing of contract |
| Final Project Installment | Final costs less the initial deposit amount | Due upon final approval of website and prior to launch |
| Ongoing Maintenance | $25.00 per hour | Invoiced at $100 or according to an agreed schedule |
| Hosting Fee | $40.00 | Billed yearly from the launch date of your website |
| Domain Name Registration | Depends on URL | Updated every 1-3 years |