What is the difference between “fixed” and “hourly” pricing in the proposal from my web development company?

The proposal from your web development company should include either a fixed or hourly pricing break down. Fixed pricing is an exact specification and works well if you want specific changes/upgrades made to your site. Conversely, hourly pricing allows for greater flexibility and is better suited for a web site that is more along the lines of being a work in progress. Your web development company should suggest the type of pricing which will best accommodate your needs.

What is the difference between a “template” vs a “tailored” web site in the proposal I received from my web development company?

The proposal from your web development company should specify what type of site you will be receiving. Template sites are very basic and are suited for simple, purely informational sites. More likely than not, you will receive a tailored site which means that it is customized to fit your specific web needs. Your web development company should have a good understanding from your initial consultation as to which type of site is better suited for your needs.

What should I look for when evaluating a proposal from my web development company?

When evaluating a proposal from your web development company, you should pay attention to the goals and objectives the web development company has planned out for your web site. You should also look at the basic schemeatic layout to see if the web development company has accurately identified and can implement what you had in mind for your web site

How long does it take to receive a proposal about my web site from the web development company?

Typically, you will have an initial consultation with your web development company to discuss what type of web site you would like, and what kind of content you would like to have onit. After the initial consultation with the web development company, you should expect to wait about two weeks for the web development company to draft up a thurough proposal for your site.

What makes a proposal from one web development company better than a proposal from another web development company?

The best proposal from a web development company should be the one that best captures your vision for your web site, not necessarily the one with the cheapest quote. The web development company that invests in a proposal that meets your vision, will also be the web site development company that creates a web site which best represents your vision.

What should I prepare in advance before asking for a proposal from a web development company?

Before meeting with your web development company, you should have a general idea of what you want your web site to do for you. Lay out the goals you would like the web site to meet for you. Also, have a general idea of what you might want on the web site. Having some ideas in mind before your initial meeting with the web development company can better aid the web development company in meeting your specific web site needs.