Abit of Background info On websites please!

[DiabloVodkaShot]

Hey guys i was looking the other day at computer prices and how much they have increased over time to paying like 2k plus for a decent computer. I then did research into how less expensive they are to make and was looking at sites such as the following:

http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/computers/intel-home-office-pc/

How much would it cost for a website designer/coder to produce something like this? with a min price and max price you guys reckon, i know its hard to guess with out a quote but there must be some indication.

 

[Kani]

the website looks quite simple tbh, i only did very basic html but if u were to know how to do one of the main tables in the middle u cud copy n paste that n just change the information each drop box gives and links to lol

dunno about prices tho

 

[DiabloVodkaShot]

right well in answer to that is there any one on here interested in building a site like this payment involved ofc.

 

[mapadale]

you would be looking at from about £300+, the top mark would be around £800/£900 as it is only very basic.

 

[DiabloVodkaShot]

Thanks for that info, i know it sounds tight and things but i want one made for around 200£ as a start up because if it does fail i don't want to burn a huge hole in my pocket, as i only have a 500£ setup budget. Yet again it sounds tight, but i don't want to shoot myself if you get me.

 

[Shady]

Thanks for that info, i know it sounds tight and things but i want one made for around 200£ as a start up because if it does fail i don't want to burn a huge hole in my pocket, as i only have a 500£ setup budget. Yet again it sounds tight, but i don't want to shoot myself if you get me.

can i ask you something and i aint being a downer..but who you gunna buy your parts from? and where you getting your customers from?

in theory its a good idea but i really dont think you will be able to pull it off.

 

[mapadale]

Your £500 setup budget isn't going to get you anywhere, not even cost for parts.

 

[Far]

just work like a reseller. You have a customer whos chosen a certain build, you allow a total of say 3 days to build and deliver it. Then simply purchase those parts from another company (obviously at a lower price) build it and deliver it.

Your only margin would be how much you're charging to build the computer, i'd say maybe making £20-£50 profit per PC.

 

[Shady]

just work like a reseller. You have a customer whos chosen a certain build, you allow a total of say 3 days to build and deliver it. Then simply purchase those parts from another company (obviously at a lower price) build it and deliver it.

Your only margin would be how much you're charging to build the computer, i'd say maybe making £20-£50 profit per PC.

which is back to my point if hes charging 20-50 , hes gotta b building 1-2 computers a day to even make it worth it , which aint gunna happen.

any dick and tom can build a pc , ive just built a i7 950 . never built or installed anything major on a pc before and first time and its up and running.

 

[DiabloVodkaShot]

Well my idea is it isn't a full time Job and The first Year i will have to pull over a 600£ to make a profit. Also, i would have to make at least 48£ a year to cover Hosting.

So it doesn't seem that hard, i can build the computers in 45Mins. i have several sites i can set up accounts with and supply me with the pieces.

 

[Shady]

i know diablo but alot of people can get free delievery with amazon / overclockers and scan.

and they will buy in bulk so there stock will always be supplied cheaper then yours.

also you will have to pay to post the pc , which wont be cheap lol.

have a go m8 , worth a go

 

[DiabloVodkaShot]

i know diablo but alot of people can get free delievery with amazon / overclockers and scan.

and they will buy in bulk so there stock will always be supplied cheaper then yours.

also you will have to pay to post the pc , which wont be cheap lol.

have a go m8 , worth a go

Cheers for your P.O.V very helpful but i think there is a market out there maybe not a great one, but alright for part time.

 

[Far]

building computers isn't really the hard part people struggle with, its finding the correct components. i design builds for customers every day, on average i get around 15 people a day wanting a recommendation on the correct parts. theres not a lot of profit in it, but for a part time job it could bring in a little money.

 

[JealY]

Building PCs is a hobby, not a job

Doesn't really matter if it's only bringing in a bit of cash, it's a good thing to do on the side.

 

[DiabloVodkaShot]

Cheers for the info guys