How to Choose a Web Design Agency (Without Getting Burned)
43% of small businesses have a website that doesn't meet their needs. Choosing the wrong agency costs you time, money, and sanity.
Red flags: promise #1 Google ranking, won't show portfolio, quote without asking about needs, use only templates, don't discuss SEO/mobile, no contract, disappear after launch, too-good pricing.
Green flags: ask about YOUR goals first, show relevant work, discuss mobile and SEO upfront, clear process and timeline, detailed proposal, post-launch support, explain in plain language, transparent pricing.
10-point evaluation: Can I see your portfolio? What's your process? How do you handle revisions? What happens after launch? Do you handle SEO? Will my site work on mobile? What's the timeline? What's included in price? Who owns the website? Can I see client reviews?
A good agency is a partner, not a vendor. They should care about your business goals as much as you do.