12 questions to ask a web designer before hiring.
The right questions reveal what a web designer includes, who owns the finished website and what happens after launch. Ask these twelve before you sign anything.
Which questions cover price and scope?
Price questions confirm exactly what the quote includes.
- 1. Is the quote fixed or estimated?
- 2. How many pages and revisions are included?
- 3. Who writes the content and supplies photos?
- 4. What costs extra?
Which questions cover ownership?
Ownership questions protect the business if the relationship ends.
- 5. Who owns the domain name?
- 6. Who owns the website files and design?
- 7. Which hosting account is the site on?
Which questions cover search and performance?
Search questions show whether the site is built to be found.
- 8. How do you set page titles and descriptions?
- 9. How fast will the pages load on a phone?
- 10. Do you redirect old page addresses during a redesign?
Which questions cover support after launch?
Support questions set expectations for life after launch.
- 11. Can I edit content myself?
- 12. What happens if something breaks?
