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The Cost of a New Website

 
 Computers
 
 
From Paul Gil, your About Computers Editor
 
 
As a manager of software project teams, I’ve seen my fair share of websites.  Sometimes, my teams fix or update older websites.  Other times, we design and build new websites from the ground up.  It’s never as simple as people want it to be, especially when it’s a website for an organization with multiple departments.  If you’re looking for a new website, please have realistic expectations, and definitely consider hiring a professional to help you through the learning curve!
 
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