Website design & development
Find the right web design agency.
A new website is a big decision. The right web design agency will understand what your site needs to do for your business — not just how it should look — and leave you with something you can manage.
What a web design and development agency does
Web agencies plan, design and build websites. That can include content structure, user experience, visual design, development, integrations with your other systems, search engine basics and launch. Many also offer hosting, maintenance and ongoing improvements.
Common ways to work together
- New build or rebuild. A fixed-scope project from discovery to launch.
- Template-based site. Faster and more affordable, built on an existing theme and customised.
- Ongoing support. A monthly arrangement for updates, security, hosting and small changes.
Budget considerations
Website costs vary with the number of pages and templates, custom functionality, integrations, content creation and the platform. A brochure site is a very different job from an online store or a site connected to your booking or CRM system. Ask what happens after launch: hosting, updates and support all carry ongoing costs.
Questions to ask
- Which platform do you recommend, and why for us?
- Will we be able to edit the site ourselves?
- Who writes the content and sources the images?
- What's included after launch, and what costs extra?
- Who owns the website and the domain?
Red flags
Be cautious of agencies that lock your site into a proprietary system you can't move, keep your domain in their name, or can't show live sites they've built. A quote with no discovery or questions about your goals is also a warning sign.
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Common questions.
Which platform should my website use?
It depends on what the site needs to do and who will manage it. Common choices include WordPress, Shopify, Webflow and Squarespace. A good agency will explain their recommendation for your situation.
Do I need to write the content myself?
Not necessarily. Some agencies include copywriting, others expect you to supply it. Mention this in your brief so we can match you accordingly.
Should SEO be part of a website build?
The basics should be: page titles, clean structure, speed and mobile performance. Ongoing SEO is usually a separate service.
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