Website project guide
Buy the working system behind the screenshots.
Short answer
A portfolio shows visual ability, but a durable website also needs clear ownership, usable content, mobile performance, accessibility, measurement, security and post-launch support.
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Approach
Make the subject clear enough to support a decision.
Ask who owns the domain and hosting, whether source files are handed over, who controls licenses and administrator accounts, and where backups are stored.
Request specific deliverables behind “SEO-ready”: semantic HTML, responsive behavior, redirects, canonical URLs, sitemap, structured data, analytics and performance testing.
Define who writes the content, who owns images, how many revision rounds apply, what training is included and how urgent support is handled after launch.
Checklist
What to evaluate
Source files and licenses
Mobile performance and accessibility
SEO and analytics setup
Backups and security
Maintenance and support terms
Step by step
Decision framework
- 1Document requirements
- 2Compare technical scope
- 3Assign content ownership
- 4Run acceptance tests
- 5Complete handover and maintenance
Frequently asked questions
Before you decide
Is using a website template bad?
No. A licensed, secure and efficient template can be a sound choice when it is adapted to the brand and content requirements.
Should the agency hand over source code?
Ownership and usage rights should be explicit. At minimum, the business should control its domain, content, data and critical accounts.
Why does a website need maintenance?
Updates, backups, security checks, form testing and content changes keep the site reliable after launch.
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