First 'ROI by Price Range' Analysis for Web Production Costs Released: Projects Under 300,000 Yen Show High Renewal Rates Within One Year, Leading to Increased Total Costs

Mycat Inc. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo) is releasing an analysis report on the ROI of web production costs by price range, based on operational data from its AI estimation platform 'VOLT' (https://volt-web.dev) and industry research. Background: The Structure Where Low Initial Costs Drive Up Total Expenses When small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) commission web production, the primary decision-making criterion is often 'as cheap as possible.' However, VOLT's analysis data (estimates) indicates that the lower the production cost, the higher the likelihood that additional investment or a full renewal will be required within one year. Trends in Additional Investment by Price Range (Estimates) By analyzing adoption data from the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency's 'IT Introduction Subsidy' and the public pricing/service details of over 50 web production companies, VOLT identified the following trends: ・Production costs under 300,000 yen: High rates of missing SSL support, lack of mobile optimization, or absence of a CMS. These factors frequently lead to additional costs for necessary updates. ・Production costs over 800,000 yen: High rates of covering the aforementioned basic requirements at the initial stage, resulting in a lower frequency of additional investments. *This is a trend based on VOLT's analysis data and does not imply that low prices automatically equate to low quality. Service offerings vary by production company. (Source: Small and Medium Enterprise Agency 'IT Introduction Subsidy' adoption data) Perspective on Appropriate Investment The appropriate investment amount for web production varies by industry, purpose, and scale. Making rational investment decisions requires comparing the 'total 3-year cost,' which includes not only initial fees but also maintenance, operation, and renovation costs. Overview of 'VOLT' VOLT is a platform where users can input their industry, purpose, and scale to have an AI calculate the appropriate price range for web production. It serves as a benchmark for comparing quotes from multiple production companies. Service URL: https://volt-web.dev ▼ Details of this report: https://volt-web.dev/news/cheap-web-renewal-cost ■ Company Overview Company Name: Mycat Inc. Established: February 5, 2025 Location: 2-7-22 Mita, Meguro-ku, Tokyo Business Description: Planning, development, and operation of AI-driven services for SMEs and individuals Latest News: https://volt-web.dev/news Corporate Website: https://mycat.business