Separate content sites from transactional applications
A company site differs from a site with accounts, bookings and payments even at a similar page count. Back-office logic, permissions and failure handling change complexity. List user actions alongside pages.
Content and templates affect effort
Ten pages sharing a template may be simpler than three custom interactive pages. Copywriting, translation, photography and migration need named owners. If content is not ready, plan delivery and review alongside design.
Separate development from recurring costs
Ask the quote to distinguish development, domain, hosting, external services and support. Check payment or media provider charges where relevant. Budget for both launch and continued operation.
What to include in a quote request
Send page lists, user actions, sample content, reference sites, target launch and a budget range. Distinguish existing assets from work expected of the development team to reduce scope uncertainty.
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