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Questions to Ask Any Web Designer Before You Sign
Essential questions to ask a web designer before signing a contract
What Do You Do If I Leave or Change My Business?
When hiring a web designer, it's essential to ask about ownership and access to the website code. Will you own the website or have access to the code if you leave or change your business? Can you take the website with you if you switch designers? What happens to your website if you go out of business?
How Do Updates Work?
Ask your web designer about their update and maintenance policies. Will they update the website regularly? How often will they update plugins and software? What if you need to make changes to the website? Understanding their update process will help you ensure your website remains secure and up-to-date.
What About Hosting and Ownership?
It's crucial to ask about hosting and ownership. Will the web designer host the website or do you need to find a separate host? Who owns the domain and what happens if it expires? Can you change the hosting provider if you want to? At Borg Sites, we include the first year of domain registration free with every one-time build.
What's the Timeline and Revision Process?
Ask about the project timeline and revision process. How long will the project take to complete? How many revisions are included in the initial price? What if you need to make changes to the project scope? Understanding the timeline and revision process will help you plan and budget accordingly.
What Happens If I Need to Make Changes or Add New Features?
If you need to make changes or add new features to your website, ask about the cost and process. How much will it cost to make changes or add new features? Can you add new pages or features to the website? What if you need to make significant changes to the website? At Borg Sites, we offer a range of add-ons and services to help you customize and maintain your website.
What Kind of Support Do You Offer?
Ask about the kind of support included in the initial price. Can you get priority support or additional support hours? How do you contact the web designer if you have questions or need help? At Borg Sites, we offer priority support and additional support hours for an extra fee.
What to Do Next
Get a free estimate from Borg Sites to see how we can help. Review your contract carefully before signing to ensure you understand the terms and conditions. Don't be afraid to ask questions or negotiate the terms.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I need to make changes to the website after it's been built?
At Borg Sites, we offer a range of add-ons and services to help you customize and maintain your website. You can add new pages or features to the website, and we can help you make changes to the website.
Can I take the website with me if I switch designers?
Yes, at Borg Sites, we provide a site handoff option, which includes a full code export, so you can take your website with you if you switch designers.
How do I contact you if I have questions or need help?
You can contact us through our website or by email. We offer priority support and additional support hours for an extra fee.
What kind of support is included in the initial price?
At Borg Sites, we offer a range of hosting and maintenance plans to suit your needs and budget. Our Care plans include hosting, security essentials, and managed edits.
Can I get priority support or additional support hours?
Yes, at Borg Sites, we offer priority support and additional support hours for an extra fee. You can add priority support to your Care plan for $49/month.