Not all developers are equal. Here are the essential questions to ask before committing to a web development partner.
Hiring a web developer is a significant decision. The wrong choice can cost you months and thousands of rupees. Whether evaluating freelancers or agencies, these seven questions will help you separate professionals from pretenders.
01
Can I See Your Recent Work?
Ask for work from the last 12 months - tech moves fast. Check their sites on your phone: responsive? Fast? Professional?
02
What Technologies Do You Use and Why?
A good developer explains choices in plain language. If they can't articulate why they chose one tool over another, red flag.
03
What Happens After Launch?
Cheap developers often disappear after delivery. Ask about maintenance plans, bug fixes, and how they handle update requests.
04
How Do You Handle Communication?
Regular updates? Project management tools? Response time? Poor communication is the #1 complaint about developers.
05
Will I Own the Code and Domain? ⚠️
This is crucial. Some developers host on their accounts and hold your website hostage. Make sure you own your domain, have hosting access, and receive all source code.
06
How Do You Approach SEO?
Basic SEO should be built into every website. If they don't mention page titles, meta descriptions, or site speed - they're leaving money on your table.
07
Can You Provide Client References?
Talk to past clients. Ask about communication, timelines, and whether they'd work together again. Nothing reveals truth like firsthand experience.
💚 At Softonia, we welcome these questions because we have good answers for all of them. Transparency is a core value - we want you to make an informed decision, whether that's with us or someone else.
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