Quick answer: A practical vendor interview checklist covering ownership, delivery, quality, SEO, support and commercial risk.
Questions about fit
Ask which similar business problem the team has solved, what they learned, and which parts of your brief they would challenge. Request a walkthrough of a relevant live project, not a gallery screenshot.
Questions about delivery
Ask who owns discovery, design, development, testing and launch; how feedback is consolidated; what counts as a revision; and how scope changes are estimated. You should know the weekly communication rhythm before signing.
Questions about quality and growth
Ask how mobile behaviour, accessibility, Core Web Vitals, redirects, metadata, schema, form tracking and security are tested. Confirm whether the site can create new landing pages without developer dependence.
Questions about ownership and support
Confirm that your business controls the domain, hosting, source code, design files, CMS admin, analytics and advertising accounts. Ask for the warranty period, backup plan, support channel and exit handover list.
How to use this guide
Turn the points above into a written brief, assign an owner to each decision and agree how success will be measured before work begins. Keep the first release focused, verify results with real customer and operational data, and improve from evidence instead of assumptions.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose the lowest quote?
Choose the clearest scope and lowest delivery risk, not automatically the smallest number.
How many companies should I compare?
Two or three qualified proposals are usually enough when all vendors answer the same brief.
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Editorial note: This guide is educational. Costs, timelines and results vary by scope, market, platform rules and starting conditions. Last reviewed for the scheduled publication date below.