Choosing who builds your website is a bigger decision than choosing a design. The team you pick decides how the site performs, how easy it is to manage and how much help you get later.
What to check in the portfolio
- Open the live sites, not only screenshots, and test them on your phone.
- Look for projects similar to yours in size and type of business.
- Check loading speed and whether the Armenian and English versions are equally careful.
Questions worth asking
- Who exactly will work on my project, and who is my contact person?
- What is included in the price and what costs extra?
- Who owns the website, the design files and the accounts when the project ends?
- What happens after launch: updates, backups and fixes?
Red flags
Be careful with promises of guaranteed first place on Google, no written scope, no access to your own hosting and domain, or a team that recommends one tool for every project without asking about your goals.
A good partner should be able to build in WordPress and in other ways, and explain why one fits you better. That is how we work.
Frequently asked questions
Is it better to hire a freelancer or a studio?
A freelancer can suit a small, simple site. A studio usually offers a team for design, development, content and support, which helps on larger projects.
Should I ask for references?
Yes. Talking to a past client for five minutes tells you more than any presentation.
Read next
- WooCommerce Online Store: A Guide for Small Businesses
- Pages Every Small Business Website Needs
- Multilingual WordPress Website: Armenian and English
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