The best website projects start before the developer writes any code. When owners arrive with a clear goal, their content ready and the right questions, projects finish faster and cost less in revisions.
Use this checklist before you contact anyone, including us.
1. Know what the website must do
Write one sentence. For example: "Help people in Okara find our services and message us on WhatsApp." A site that tries to do everything usually does nothing well.
2. List the pages and information you need
- Home, services or products, about, contact are the usual starting pages
- Your services with short descriptions, and prices or price ranges if you can share them
- Your address, area served, hours, phone and WhatsApp number
- Frequently asked questions customers ask you
3. Gather your content
- Logo files, or tell the developer you need a logo
- Clear photos of your work, shop or products
- Text you want included, in Urdu, English or both
- Examples of two or three websites you like, and what you like about them
4. Decide who owns the domain and hosting
Ask the developer to register the domain in your name, or register it yourself. Keep the login details. Domain ownership is one of the most common problems when a relationship with a developer ends. Ask also where the website will be hosted and who pays for renewal each year.
5. Ask for the scope in writing
A good quote lists pages, features, number of revision rounds, timeline, what you must supply and what is not included. If anything is vague, ask before paying.
6. Understand the payment terms
An advance followed by the balance on delivery is a common arrangement. Agree amounts and what counts as delivery in writing, and keep chat records.
7. Plan for after launch
- Who will update text and photos?
- Is support included, and for how long?
- How are changes after launch charged?
Red flags
- Promises of a guaranteed Google ranking
- Refusal to give you control of the domain or the files
- No written scope or no visible past work you can verify
- Copying another business design or using images without permission
A short brief you can copy
Business name and what you do. Who your customers are. Cities or areas you serve. Main goal of the website. Pages needed. Content you already have. Websites you like. Preferred language. Deadline, if any. Budget range, if you are comfortable sharing it.