How to choose a web studio: 12 questions to ask before you sign
Updated: · Webu
When choosing a web studio, five things matter more than price: real work, a clear scope (what is included and what is not), who owns the site, domain and code, how quality is checked, and what happens after launch. Below are 12 questions to ask before you sign a contract.
Which 12 questions should you ask a web studio?
- Can you show me real, live websites you have built?
- What is included in the price and what is not? Can you put it in writing?
- How many revisions are included in design and development?
- How is extra work priced if we need something during the project?
- In whose name will the domain and hosting be registered?
- Who owns the code and content once the project is finished?
- Will the design be custom or a ready-made template?
- Will I be able to change texts and photos myself?
- How do you check quality before launch: mobile, speed, forms, security?
- Are SEO fundamentals and analytics setup included?
- What happens after launch: who fixes bugs and what does support cost?
- How will I know what stage the project is at?
What warning signs should you watch for?
- A price is quoted before they understand your business and goals
- There is no written scope, everything is “agreed” verbally
- The domain or hosting is in the provider’s name and you have no access
- They guarantee first place on Google
- Instead of real work there are only generic images and unverifiable “100+ happy clients”
- Support after launch is never mentioned
Why does the scope matter most?
Most project problems start with unclear requirements: the client expects one thing, the provider delivers another. A good scope defines in writing what is being built, what is not included, the key features, timeline, cost, number of revisions, how extra work is priced, the client’s responsibilities and the support terms.
At Webu no project starts without a clear scope. It is one of our core principles.
What matters more: price or value?
The cheapest offer often turns out expensive: a site that is slow, looks bad on mobile or needs rebuilding within months means paying twice. Compare not only the price but also what it includes, who owns the result and what happens after launch.
Frequently asked questions
What should I check when choosing a web studio?
Real work, a written scope, ownership of the domain and code, the quality-check process and support terms after launch.
In whose name should the domain be registered?
The domain should be in your name as the client, and you should have access to manage it. That way you do not depend on the provider.
Can anyone guarantee first place on Google?
No. Rankings depend on competition, Google’s algorithms and many factors a provider cannot fully control. An honest provider improves everything that influences rankings and measures the result.
Ask us these 12 questions
First we understand your business, then we build the right solution for it. The first 30-minute consultation is free.