Short answer: to choose a web design agency, compare portfolios, reviews and process, then pick the agency that understands your business goals, builds for speed and SEO, gives a clear written scope and lets you own everything after launch.
8 questions to ask before you hire a web design agency
- Have you built websites like mine? Ask for examples in your industry or with similar features.
- Can I speak to a past client? Real references and reviews matter more than awards.
- What is your process? Look for discovery, structure, design, development, testing and launch.
- Who will actually do the work? Know whether it is the team you met or an outsourced partner.
- How do you handle SEO and speed? Titles, headings, schema, mobile and Core Web Vitals should be included.
- What exactly is in the quote? Pages, revisions, content, integrations and training.
- Who owns the website? You should own the domain, hosting account, design files and content.
- What happens after launch? Ask about maintenance, updates and support.
Red flags to avoid
- Guaranteed number-one Google rankings
- A very low price with no written scope
- No portfolio, reviews or references
- The agency keeps ownership of your site or domain
What a good web design proposal includes
| Section | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Goals | Your business goals and target customers in plain words |
| Scope | List of pages, features and integrations |
| Timeline | Milestones with dates |
| Price | Fixed and itemised, with payment stages |
| Support | Training, warranty and maintenance options |
How Afinityinc works
We start with a free discovery call, send a fixed, itemised quote and keep you updated every week. See our web design services, our portfolio, or book a call.