10 Important Questions To Ask Web Developers Before Dishing Out the Dough
What type of projects do you typically work on?
How much interest do you have in what my project is about?
Do you charge by the hour or by the project?
Are there any absolute worst types of clients to work with? What are some examples?
Are your rates negotiable and if so, how much can I get for a $1,000 budget on this project.
How often do you work with clients?
What type of schedule are you typically on (hours per day/week, does that vary)?
What is your daily process for making sure a client's needs are met?
How much do you typically charge for this type of web project? What can I expect as far as cost overruns due to unforeseen design or functionality changes.
What happens if I am unhappy with your work?
How do you deal with deadlines?
Do you have a portfolio I can view?
What happened to all of your clients who gave you poor reviews on sites like Yelp, Google, LinkedIn?
How long are your typical projects?
How many projects have you worked on in this particular area (marketing, software development, etc)? What is the typical budget for these projects? Will my project be too complex for you or your team to take on? How much experience do your designers/developers have in this area specifically.