Building brands and crafting digital experiences that drive success

Certainly! While we have a strong presence and serve many clients in New Hampshire and the broader North East, we’re equally enthusiastic about collaborating with clients from across the nation. At RYCO Design, we believe in the power of creativity and design to transcend geographical boundaries. Whether you’re located locally or anywhere else in the country, we’re here to provide top-notch graphic design services tailored to your unique needs. We welcome the opportunity to work with new clients and are excited to partner with you to bring your design projects to life, no matter where you’re based. Your creative vision knows no bounds, and neither do we.

Our design versatility and proven process enable us to serve clients across any industry. Whether you are in the MedTech, pharmaceuticals, non-profit sector, or any other industry, we are well-equipped to meet your unique graphic design needs. We pride ourselves on our ability to adapt our creative approach and strategic thinking to resonate with the distinct characteristics and requirements of each industry. Our graphic design experience spans various sectors, ensuring that your brand, message, and design materials are always in capable hands, no matter your industry.

The cost of website design and development can vary significantly based on various factors, including the complexity of the project, specific features and the website platform chosen. We offer a range of pricing options to accommodate different budgets and project needs. Typically, our website services can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $40,000 or more.

Factors Influencing Cost of a Website

1. Project Complexity: The complexity of a website plays a crucial role in determining the cost. A simple informational website with only a few pages and basic features will be on the lower end of the price spectrum. In contrast, a complex eCommerce website with extensive custom functionalities will be on the higher end.
2. Design Customization: Highly customized and unique designs often come at a higher cost. If you require a one-of-a-kind website design tailored to your brand, it may increase the overall project cost.
3. Functionality: The type and extent of functionality you need can impact the cost. Integrating features such as eCommerce capabilities, user registration, advanced search, and social media integration may require more development time and resources.
4. Platform Choice: The choice of the website platform matters significantly. Website builders like Squarespace tend to be more budget-friendly due to their templates and simpler development process. In contrast, WordPress and Shopify offer more flexibility and customization options, but they may come with a higher price tag due to the additional development work required.
5. Content Migration: If you have an existing website and need to migrate content to a new site, this can add to the cost, especially if it involves complex data structures or a large amount of content.

Platform Comparison

• Squarespace provides pre-designed templates that are user-friendly and require less custom coding. This can result in a quicker development process and lower costs, making it an excellent choice for small businesses and startups with limited budgets. Most Squarespace sites we develop fall in the $5,000 – $10,000 range.
• WordPress, on the other hand, offers greater flexibility and scalability but may require more custom development work, potentially increasing the cost. Most WordPress sites we develop fall in the $10,000 – $40,000 range.
• Shopify is an ideal choice for e-commerce businesses but may also involve higher development costs due to its specialized features. Most Shopify sites we develop fall in the $15,000 – $30,000 range.

Additional Costs to Factor In

• Website hosting is the service that makes your website accessible on the internet. The cost of hosting can vary depending on the hosting provider and the plan we select. For WordPress websites, hosting with a top-tier WordPress-dedicated hosting providef, such as WP Engine, costs around $300.00 per year. Squarespace and Shopify, on the other hand, are self-hosted platforms. This means that hosting is included in the platform’s monthly subscription fee. For most websites, you can expect a fee of $200.00 – $300.00 per year.
• A Domain Name (e.g., www.yourwebsite.com) is your website’s URL. On average, domain registration fairly inexpensive and can cost anywhere from $10.00 to $20.00 per year.
• Transaction fees are something to consider if you are launching an eCommerce site. Transaction fees associated with payment gateways like PayPal or Stripe are typically between 1.9% – 3.0% per transaction, plus a fixed fee.

In summary, the cost of website design and development is influenced by several factors, and we work closely with you to provide a transparent and customized quote based on your project’s unique requirements. Our goal is to deliver a high-quality website that aligns with your budget and business goals. If you’d like to discuss your specific project and receive a detailed estimate, please contact us, and we’ll be happy to assist you further.

At RYCO Design, we believe that your logo is not just a visual mark; it’s the embodiment of your brand’s identity and values. Our logo design pricing reflects our commitment to delivering outstanding quality and strategic value to your business.

Our logo design package starts at $4,000. This comprehensive service includes in-depth research and discovery, 3-5 initial logo design concepts, and 2-3 revisions to ensure that the final logo perfectly represents your brand. We understand the importance of a strong and memorable logo, and we invest the time and expertise needed to craft a design that sets you apart.

For those seeking a more comprehensive branding solution, our brand guidelines package starts at $8,000. This package not only includes logo design but also provides you with a comprehensive set of guidelines that govern the consistent use of your brand elements. This document covers everything from logo usage and color palettes to typography and imagery standards, ensuring that your brand maintains its integrity across all platforms and touchpoints.

Please keep in mind that our pricing may vary based on the complexity of your project and any additional services you may require. Contact us today to discuss your specific needs, and we’ll be happy to provide a detailed quote tailored to your branding goals.

At RYCO, we consider projects on a case-by-case basis and are open to discussing how we can align our services with your budget, ensuring you receive quality design solutions that meet your needs. Contact us today to learn more about our logo design and branding pricing. 

90% of the websites we build are on WordPress, a user-friendly Content Management System (CMS). A CMS will enable you and your team to easily add or edit content without any need to contact a developer. Featuring an easy-to-use backend interface, team members will have the ability to add text and images to pages and create new posts. With each WordPress website we build, we offer the following:

• Custom Design and Development: Each website that we build is as unique as the client we build it for.
• Search Engine Visibility: While most firms will put a WordPress plugin on your website and declare that it’s optimized, we take into consideration the best SEO practices during the design and development of the website.
• Time-Tested Plugins: With our experience with the myriad of plugins available, not only are we able to quickly determine the best premium or paid plugins for your website, we also have the know-how to customize them to serve the most specific of requests.
• Lifetime Version Control: WordPress is under constant development, releasing new and improved versions. To keep our clients at the cutting-edge of this content management system, we offer the option of monitoring new releases and updating your website for the life of the website.
• Inexpensive Redesign: We know that as time goes by, the design that was once an impressive and relevant representation of your business may begin to feel dated. Fortunately, we are able to create a new design for your website and add new functionality for a fraction of the cost of a total rebuild. This ensures that your website is a lasting, cost-effective investment.

Absolutely, we can help you fix your slow website. Whether your website is experiencing slow loading times, poor responsiveness, or other performance issues, we have the expertise to diagnose the problem and implement effective solutions. Our goal is to enhance your website’s speed, ensuring a smooth and efficient user experience for your visitors. Here are some of the optimization techniques we’ll use to speed up your site:

1. Optimization: Implement best practices for web performance, such as optimizing images, reducing HTTP requests, leveraging browser caching, and minimizing render-blocking resources.
2. Content Delivery Network (CDN): Consider using a CDN to distribute your website’s content for faster delivery to users around the world.
3. Hosting: Ensure you have reliable hosting with adequate resources for your website’s needs. Upgrading your hosting plan or provider may be necessary.
4. Code Review: Have a developer review and optimize your website’s code, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files.

When designing a logo, our approach is built on fundamental principles that ensure your brand’s identity shines through. A great logo should not only capture the essence of your business but also withstand the test of time. Here’s a closer look at the core principles we follow when crafting a logo:

• Timeless: We want your logo to stand the test of time. We will focus on your brand rather than on the latest trends.
• Memorable: A logo should be easy to recall after just a glance. A glance, after all, is typically all your logo is going to get from most people.
• Simple: The best logos – the ones that give the viewer an immediate and clear sense of “you” – are clean and uncluttered. In general, less is more, and simplicity is more impactful.
• Versatile: Your logo has to maintain its integrity and serve its purpose regardless of the situation. 
• Relevant: The “positioning” of your logo should be appropriate for its intended audience.