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The average cost of maintaining a nonprofit website typically ranges from [imath]500 to[/imath]5,000 per year, depending on several factors. Here's a breakdown of what influences this cost:
- Hosting and Domain Renewal:
- Hosting: Basic shared hosting can cost [imath]50 to[/imath]150 per year, while more advanced or managed hosting plans can range from [imath]200 to[/imath]500 annually.
- Domain Renewal: A custom domain typically costs [imath]10 to[/imath]20 per year.
- Security and Backup:
- Investing in website security tools, SSL certificates, and automatic backups can cost around [imath]50 to[/imath]300 per year to ensure your site stays secure and data is protected.
- Content Updates:
- If you need to frequently update content, blogs, events, or resources, internal staff may handle this. If outsourced, it could cost [imath]500 to[/imath]2,000 annually, depending on the frequency and complexity of updates.
- Plugin and Software Updates:
- Regular updates to plugins, themes, or custom features can incur additional costs, often ranging from [imath]100 to[/imath]500 annually, depending on the platform you use (like WordPress).
- Design and Development Support:
- For ongoing enhancements, bug fixes, or redesigns, hiring freelance developers or agencies can add around [imath]500 to[/imath]2,000 per year, depending on the scope of work.
- SEO and Marketing:
- To keep the site visible and ensure it's optimized for search engines, nonprofits may spend [imath]500 to[/imath]2,000 per year on SEO services, marketing, and paid advertising.
- Technical Support:
- Professional support services or a dedicated in-house team could cost between [imath]500 and[/imath]1,500 per year, depending on the level of support needed.