How to Choose a Web Developer in Vancouver: 10 Questions to Ask
Ten questions to ask before hiring a website or app developer in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
Hiring the wrong developer costs more than money: it costs months. Ask these ten questions before you sign.
- Will I own my domain, website files and accounts? The answer must be yes.
- Is the price fixed? Get a clear scope and fixed price, not open-ended hourly billing.
- What's included in SEO? Titles, meta descriptions, schema, a sitemap and Google Business Profile setup should be standard.
- How fast will it load on a phone? Ask for mobile speed scores on recent projects.
- Can I see live examples? Visit sites they've built and test them on your phone.
- Who writes the content? Clarify whether copywriting is included.
- How will I get leads? Forms, booking, click-to-call and follow-up automation should all be part of the plan.
- What happens after launch? Ask about hosting, updates, backups and support response times.
- Can it grow with me? Booking, e-commerce, portals and AI tools should be easy to add later.
- Are you local? A BC-based team understands local markets and is easy to meet.
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