1. Portfolio and Experience: 

• Can you provide examples of websites you’ve developed for similar businesses?
•  How many years of experience do you have in web development?

2. References:

• Can you provide references from past clients?
• Can I contact some of your previous clients to ask about their experiences?

3. Process and Timeline:

• What is your typical web development process, from initial consultation to launch?
• What is the estimated timeline for completing my website?

4. Scope and Features:

• What features and functionality do you recommend for my website based on my business goals?
• Can you accommodate specific features or integrations I have in mind?

5. Responsive Design:

• Will the website be mobile-responsive and work well on various devices and screen sizes?

6. Content and SEO:

• Do you provide content creation services, or will I need to provide all the content?
• Will you optimize the website for search engines (SEO)?

7. CMS and Updates:

• Will I be able to easily update and maintain the website myself (content management system)?
• How will software updates and security patches be handled?

8. Hosting and Domain:

• Do you provide hosting services, or should I arrange hosting separately?
• How will domain registration and management be handled?

9. Cost and Payment:

•  What is your pricing structure, and what is included in the quoted price?
• Are there any additional or ongoing costs, such as maintenance or support fees?

10. Support and Maintenance:

• What kind of post-launch support and maintenance options do you offer?
• How quickly can you address and resolve technical issues or bugs?

11. Ownership and Licensing:

• Who will own the rights to the website code and design?
• Are there any licensing restrictions or fees for third-party software or assets used in the project?

12. Security and Data Privacy:

• How will you ensure the security of my website and customer data?
• Do you have a plan for handling data privacy and GDPR compliance?

13. Scalability and Future Growth:

• Is the website designed to be scalable as my business grows?
• Can you accommodate future updates and expansions?

14. Testing and Quality Assurance:

• What testing processes do you have in place to ensure the website functions correctly?
• How will you handle testing and debugging?

15. Communication and Project Management:

• How will we communicate throughout the project, and what project management tools do you use?
• Can you provide regular updates on the project’s progress?

16. Exit Strategy:

• What happens if I want to end our working relationship?
• How can I get access to my website files and data?

17. Performance Metrics:

• How will we measure the success of the website?
• Can you set up analytics to track user behavior?

18. Legal Agreements:

• Will there be a formal contract outlining all project details and terms?
• What is the cancellation or refund policy?

19. Post-Launch Training:

• Will you provide training on how to use and maintain the website after it’s launched?

20. Client Involvement:

• How involved will I be in the development process, and what is expected of me as the client?

Asking these questions will help you evaluate potential web development partners and ensure that you have a clear understanding of the project’s scope, cost, and expectations before moving forward.

We at Staunchcrypt assure you that work transparently on the above queries.

Please feel free to contact us and experience the difference. Speak soon!