Six Circles is all about Building Communities, having built several of our own! But making it easier and more affordable, was our goal from the outset. James has combined some of the quotes that are being handed out to replicate the Six Circles Membership Software and the lengths you and your team will have to go to just to build what we could hand over tomorrow, for a fraction of the cost. Even large businesses would have second thoughts on going bespoke when you see these figures.
As the lead salesperson at Six Circles, the most common reason organisations hesitate is that they believe they can build it themselves. and so did at least 25 of Six Circles clients and yes, they absolutely could........ until they saw the quotes! So I thought I'd put a post together to share a summary of the quotes they received to replicate the power of our software: Initial Outlay: Ranging from £150,000 to £236,000+ Development: Developers, Designers, and Project Managers. Server Infrastructure: To host the platform, you’ll need robust servers, possibly cloud-based, and considering a preference for UK-based servers. Software Licenses: Depending on the technologies used (e.g., for the PWA framework, database systems, CMS for content management, etc.), there will be ongoing licensing fees. Security Setup: Ensuring safe payment and data storage will require investment in security measures, possibly including SSL certificates, encryption software, and compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR). Branding and Design: Creating a fully branded experience involves design work, potentially including logo creation, UI/UX design, and branding elements across the platform. Payment Gateway Integration: Costs associated with integrating a payment gateway for membership payments and possibly store transactions. Testing and Quality Assurance: Budget for testing the platform thoroughly to ensure functionality and security. Outsourcing this to a development team can streamline many of these, however the costs for this can skyrocket! Ongoing Costs: One Crazy Quote was £7,592 Per Month, But the average was £2,500 Hosting Fees: Monthly or annual costs for server hosting and maintenance. Maintenance and Updates: Regular updates to the platform, including security patches, feature enhancements, and bug fixes. Content Management: If you have frequent content updates (news, blogs, resources), consider costs for content creation and management. Customer Support: Staff or tools for supporting members, handling inquiries, and addressing issues. Marketing and Promotion: Ongoing costs for marketing the platform to attract and retain members. Analytics and Monitoring: Tools or services for monitoring platform performance, user engagement, and security. Compliance and Legal: Costs related to compliance with data protection laws, potentially involving legal advice. Additional Considerations Scalability: Ensuring the platform is designed to scale with growing membership and usage. Integrations: Seamless integration of all features is crucial for user experience. Data Security: Given the emphasis on safe payment and data storage, continuous updates on robust security measures. Average Quoted Costs: Initial Outlay: £200,000 with a delivery est. of 18 Months Ongoing Maintenance: £2,500 per month Or... £150 per month Delivered by Six Circles this time tomorrow. Get your FREE TRIAL today—link in the comments.