Choosing a web developer is a decision you make rarely but live with for a year or more. A mistake is costly. The best protection is asking the right questions before signing. Here are the seven most important.
A reliable developer gives a fixed price and deadline before work begins and puts them in the contract. "Depends on hours" is a sign the budget may balloon. Demand specifics.
After the project, everything — domain, code, data, hosting — should be yours. Avoid being locked into a developer's platform. Agree on ownership upfront.
A good process is transparent: you see working results weekly, not a "big reveal" at the end. Ask how and how often you will see interim results.
Ask about warranty and support — what happens if something breaks in six months. A reliable developer provides a guarantee and a clear path forward.
You should not call a developer for every text change. Make sure the site has a content management system and that you will be trained to use it.
In big agencies you often talk to a manager who "passes" information. Ask whether you will speak directly with the people building your project.
Over half of visitors arrive on mobile and Google brings many clients. Make sure the site is responsive and SEO-ready from day one — a standard, not an add-on.
Confident, specific answers to all seven are a good sign. Vagueness or "just trust me" means keep looking. These questions cost nothing but can prevent the most expensive mistake — the wrong partner.
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Frequently asked
After the project everything — domain, code, data and hosting — should be yours. If the developer keeps the code or locks you into their platform, changing anything or moving on later becomes hard. Agree ownership at the start, not at the end.
Warning phrases are “it depends on hours” or “we will see”. A reliable developer gives a fixed price and deadline before the work and writes both into the contract. Insist on specifics: what it costs, when it is done and exactly what is included.
Whether bugs are fixed free of charge and for how long, and what happens if something breaks six months later. A reliable developer provides a warranty and states clearly what comes next. Also confirm you will be trained to manage content yourself.
