7 questions to ask before commissioning a website

Quotes for a new website can vary quite a bit. Looking only at the total price doesn’t always tell you what you’re paying for. Before you make a decision, it’s worth asking these seven questions.

1. What’s actually included in the price?

Does the price cover the domain, hosting, business email and SSL certificate, or will you pay extra for them? Be sure to ask about the annual fee from the second year onwards.

2. Who will make updates to the site?

If your phone number, services or prices change, who will update the website? How long will it take, and will there be a charge? It’s worth agreeing on this from the start.

3. How many rounds of revisions are included?

It’s normal to want changes to the first design. Check how many rounds of revisions are included in the quote before work begins.

4. Whose name will the domain be registered under?

Make sure your domain is registered in your name. If you decide to use another provider later, it’s important that you can keep your business’s web address.

5. How will the site work on mobile?

People visit websites on their phones too. Look for a design with readable text, easy-to-use menus and images that fit the screen. If possible, check some of the studio’s previous websites on your own phone.

6. What will be set up for Google?

Ask whether the package includes basic search-related work, such as page titles, descriptions and registering the site with Google.

7. Who prepares the legal information?

If your website has a contact form, visitors need to be told how their personal data is handled. Ask who will prepare the KVKK privacy notice and cookie information.

If you get clear answers to these questions while reviewing quotes, you’ll have a better understanding of the service and fewer uncertainties later on.