Before you request a website quote

A useful quote starts with a clear conversation. You do not need a technical brief, but a few decisions about your business will make the scope and price easier to understand.

Name the job the website should do

Decide what a visitor should understand and what you hope they will do next. Perhaps they need to compare services, find opening hours or request an initial conversation. One clear main goal helps shape the pages and their order.

Think about the questions people already ask you. Those questions are often a better starting point than a list of features you have seen on other websites.

List the content you already have

Gather your service descriptions, approved images, business name and contact information. Mark anything that still needs writing or checking. If someone else must approve text or images, include that step in the plan.

You can begin with a short site. The quote should say which pages are included, what material you will provide and what writing or translation would cost separately.

Separate essentials from extras

A presentation site is different from a booking system or an online shop. Mention payments, appointments, multiple languages or other integrations early so they can be scoped and priced clearly.

Ask about domain registration and hosting as well. These are separate costs, and it helps to know who will manage them after the site goes live.

Ask what happens after the first draft

The proposal should set out the schedule, how feedback will be gathered and what happens at launch. A clear quote makes it easier to compare options and move at a pace that suits your business.