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How to say no to "extra page on the website"

"Can you add one more page to the website?"

"Just one more page" is how a 5 page site becomes 9. Each page is design, build, mobile layout, content wrangling and testing.

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Why this is scope creep

  • A page is not a copy-paste. It needs a layout, responsive checks and usually new components.
  • More pages means more content the client has not written yet, which means delays you will be blamed for.
  • Your quote was based on a page count. Changing it changes the price.

Copy-paste replies

Fill the [brackets] and send. Pick the tone that fits the client.

Firm

Hi [Name], the site was scoped at [5] pages, so a new page is outside the current price. I can add it after launch, or as a change order now. Let me know which you prefer.

Friendly

Good thinking, a [page name] page makes sense. To keep launch on track I'd add it right after we go live. Send me what you'd want on it and I'll put together a quick price.

Yes, for a fee

Hi [Name], sure. Extra page change order: design and build for [page name], desktop and mobile, [price], adds [X] days. You provide final copy and images by [date]. Approve and I'll slot it in.

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Questions

Is "Can you add one more page to the website?" scope creep?

Yes, if it was not in the agreed scope. A page is not a copy-paste. It needs a layout, responsive checks and usually new components. The fix is not a fight, it is a clear reply that points to the scope and offers a priced option.

How much should I charge for an extra website page?

Use your per page price from the original quote, or estimate the hours for design, build and testing. A reused template page can cost less than a page that needs a new layout.

How do I stop clients adding pages mid project?

List the exact pages in the scope, say anything else is extra, and send a change order the moment a new page comes up.

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