Clarify the goal
Before hiring anyone, decide what the website actually needs to achieve. Is the goal to generate leads, look more established, support SEO, launch a new service, or all of the above?
The more specific the goal, the better the project decisions will be.
List the essential pages
Think about what the first version of the site truly needs. Home, about, services, work, contact, and legal are often enough to build a strong foundation.
Additional pages can be added later when they support a real purpose.
Gather proof and assets
Collect project examples, testimonials, imagery, brand references, and anything else that helps communicate quality and credibility. Good assets make a huge difference once design starts.
Waiting until the end to gather these things usually slows the process down.
Think about content early
Even if the copy is not final, outline what each page needs to say. A website is easier to design when the content direction is already taking shape.
This also helps avoid vague pages that look polished but do not really communicate anything.
Ask better questions
When speaking to a designer or studio, ask how they approach structure, SEO, mobile layouts, performance, and revisions. The answers often tell you more than a visual portfolio alone.
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