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How to Choose a Web Design Company: 7 Questions to Ask Before You Pay

A website isn’t a nice picture online — it’s your first salesperson. These questions separate an agency that builds a sales tool from one that hands over files and disappears.

By Ahmed Abdelrahman

How to Choose a Web Design Company: 7 Questions to Ask Before You Pay

Choosing a web design company affects your business for years. Your website is where clients judge your company before they ever call you. Here are 7 simple questions — if they’re answered well, you know you’re in good hands.

1. Will you fully own the website?

Ask plainly: whose name is the domain under? Whose account is the hosting? Will you receive the code and design files? Some agencies register the domain in their own name, and you only find out when you want to move. Everything should be in your name, with the logins handed to you.

2. Custom-built or a ready-made template?

Templates aren’t always wrong, but you should know what you’re paying for. A custom site is built around your customer’s journey and your message — and it’s usually faster and easier to grow later.

3. Will it be fast on mobile?

Most of your visitors are on their phones, and every second of delay costs you clients. Ask to see their previous sites on Google’s PageSpeed Insights — the scores say more than any pitch.

4. Is SEO part of the build, or an add-on later?

A site that isn’t built for search is a shop on a closed street. From day one it should have:

  • A unique title and description for every page.
  • Clean URLs and an XML sitemap.
  • Structured data (Schema) that helps Google understand your business.
  • Properly linked Arabic and English versions if you target more than one market.

5. Look at real work, not just screenshots

Open the sites they built yourself, try them on your phone and fill in the contact form. If you can, ask one of their clients about deadlines and after-launch support. You can browse our work the same way.

6. What happens after launch?

A website needs updates, security and backups. Ask: is there technical support? For how long? How fast are small changes done? A good agency acts like a partner, not a vendor.

7. What exactly does the price include?

Don’t compare numbers alone — compare what’s inside each offer: pages, languages, admin panel, SEO, hosting and support. A cheaper offer without them usually costs more later. That’s why at TIQNIA we shape the offer after we understand your needs.

The bottom line

Pick the company that asks about your business and your clients before it talks about colours. If you’d like to talk about your website, tell us what you need and our team will come back with a clear plan. Learn more about our company website service.

FAQs

How long does it take to build a website?

It depends on the size and content. A typical company website takes from a few weeks to about a month, and we agree on a clear timeline before we start.

Will the website be in my name?

Yes — the domain, hosting and code are yours, and you receive every login.

Do you build Arabic and English websites?

Yes, and we link both versions correctly so Google shows each visitor the right language.

Want to apply this to your business?

Tell us what you need and the TIQNIA team will come back with a clear plan.

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