# Understanding Website Development Pricing in KSA
Alphonse Boag edited this page 3 months ago

Last month, a clothing brand approached me after spending over 150,000 SAR on online marketing with disappointing results. After revamping their campaign, we achieved a six hundred thirty-one percent increase in advertising efficiency.

Recently, a store group allocated over 200,000 SAR in conventional advertising with underwhelming results. After shifting just 30% of that budget to smartphone advertising, they experienced a 328% improvement in store visits.

  • Team members with Google and Meta certifications
  • Dedicated departments (not one person doing everything)
  • Proper project management systems
  • Experience with Saudi rules and regulatory standards

Based on my discussions with multiple web design agencies across Riyadh, Jeddah, and the Eastern Province, here are the up-to-date standard rate categories for professional website design in Saudi Arabia:

Their capabilities cover:

  • Advanced search ranking solutions
  • Creative digital presence solutions
  • Results-driven internet promotion strategies
  • Social media management
  • Content creation and strategy

As opposed to concentrating solely on finding the most affordable rate, evaluate the potential return that a quality website will produce for your business. A well-designed site is an advantage that will continue delivering value for years to come.

Through comprehensive research for a store chain, we discovered that messages delivered between evening hours dramatically outperformed those sent during standard working periods, producing one hundred eighty-seven percent better readership.

Someone I know who runs a restaurant in Riyadh at first balked at the additional 12,000 SAR for an online reservation system, but later told me it paid for itself within a quarter by decreasing employee hours spent on phone reservations.

I recall the astonishment on my brother-in-law's face when he received a quote for 75,000 SAR for his company website. "It's just a site!" he protested. Two months later, he eventually with a inexpensive 3,000 SAR site that appeared unprofessional and didn't attract a single lead.

I visited a web design studio in Jeddah last week where they displayed me the contrast between their pre-designed and unique projects. The aesthetic difference was instantly noticeable – the unique sites felt distinctly more professional and memorable.

During a recent business networking in Riyadh, I asked 17 company managers about their web design experiences. The cost variation was remarkable – from 2,500 SAR for a basic site to over 150,000 SAR for sophisticated e-commerce platforms.

Not long ago, my colleague Hessa got quotes ranging from 22,000 to 58,000 SAR for basically the same business website. The variation? The more expensive quotes included unique design features rather than pre-designed methods.

My family member Ahmad originally chose the least expensive proposal for his business website, only to realize later that it excluded content development – resulting in an extra 8,000 SAR expense for expert copywriting.

The journey to finding the top marketing partner in the Kingdom isn't straightforward, but getting it right will transform your business results. Just make sure you learn from my mistakes rather than making your own!

A while back, I was sitting in this fancy office in Riyadh (you know, one of those places with the glass walls and overpriced modern art), nodding along as an agency guaranteed me the world. Six months and 50K SAR later, our traffic had increased by a whopping... wait for it... 3%. Not exactly the result I was expecting! ‍♂️

I'm running a small business meetup in Riyadh next month where we'll be exploring more about finding and working with marketing partners. If you're struggling with this too, drop me a message - always happy to share experiences over some good Saudi coffee!

When evaluating online marketing options, don't be afraid to ask uncomfortable questions. I've learned to directly ask: "Can I speak to your least satisfied client?" The responses to this question tell you THE COMPLETE STORY about an agency's honesty.

Let me tell you, I've been through the frustrating experience of hiring the wrong marketing agency TWICE before eventually finding one that delivered results. Trust me, it's a blunder you don't want to make when building your brand in Saudi Arabia's competitive market.

  1. Honest reporting systems - My biggest issue with my previous agency was the smoke and mirrors around results. Now we get consistent reports that actually make sense, showing exactly what's working and what isn't.

  2. Local knowledge - This is ESSENTIAL and often overlooked. Saudi consumers engage with completely different approaches than Western audiences. The leading Digital Marketing Experts Saudi company will understand nuances like the importance of Ramadan campaigns, regional preferences across different Saudi cities, and how to engage effectively with the Saudi demographic you're targeting.