Website planning
Plan a business website budget
Build a website budget around your pages, content, enquiry forms, integrations and post-launch ownership. Compare the scope before requesting a quote.
Start with the work the site needs to do
Write down one main action, such as requesting a quotation. List the pages visitors need to see before they take that action. A service site with a contact form calls for a different brief from a catalogue with filters and payments.
Separate launch costs from running costs
Ask each provider to show design, content, development and migration in the launch quote. In a second column, record renewals for hosting, domains, software and support. Confirm who owns each account and what happens when a subscription renews.
Compare proposals using the same brief
Share your page list, required integrations and available content with every provider. Ask who writes missing copy, how revisions are handled and what is tested before handover. Reserve a separate budget for features you can add after launch.