Choosing a web designer in Wexford is easier when you compare the same things: relevant work, a clear process, the quoted scope and what happens after launch. Use this checklist to prepare a brief, review real websites and ask questions before you commit.
For how Istech plans a new website or redesign, see our web design service. The checks below can help you compare any provider.
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Write down what the website needs to do: explain your services, generate quote requests, take bookings or sell products. Note whether this is a new site or a redesign, the essential features, your budget range and any deadline.
Separate essentials from additions you could make later. If you need a shop, ask about products, payments, delivery and stock management; our ecommerce website service explains the work involved. Give each designer the same brief so the proposals are easier to compare.
Open live websites from the designer’s portfolio. Try the tasks a customer would attempt: find a service, browse products, view completed work and locate the contact details. Check that text, menus and buttons are usable on your phone.
Ask what the designer was responsible for and how the features answered the client’s requirements. Two published Istech projects show what to look for:
These examples describe delivered features. When a provider makes claims about sales, enquiries or rankings, ask what evidence supports those claims.
Ask for work with businesses serving similar customers, whether in Wexford, the South East or elsewhere in Ireland. Discuss service areas, contact details and any payment or booking requirements that matter to your business.
For search visibility, ask what is included in the build and what requires separate work. Our SEO overview explains website reviews, priorities and ongoing support. Local SEO in Wexford covers Google Business Profile work for eligible businesses, local citations and location relevance. Confirm whether those services are part of the quote.
Ask the designer to explain the stages: planning, design, content, build, testing, launch and handover. Confirm when you will review work, who supplies text and images, and how feedback or changes affect the schedule.
Before launch, agree which pages, links, forms and buying or booking journeys will be checked on desktop and mobile. If you want to edit content yourself, ask what access and guidance you receive; our WordPress website service explains editing, access and handover considerations.
Websites need looking after – especially if they’re built on WordPress. If you want peace of mind after launch, compare what’s included in a real care plan—our Website Maintenance & Care Plans page is a good benchmark for updates, backups and security.
Good questions to ask:
“What happens after the site goes live?”
“Do you offer maintenance or care plans?”
“Who looks after updates, backups and security?”
“If something breaks, how do I get support and how quickly do you respond?”
Some Wexford web designers will offer:
An ongoing maintenance plan
Separate hosting on fast, cloud-based servers
Pay-as-you-go support for changes and fixes
Ask how the plan is billed, what technical work it covers and how additional work is quoted. Istech’s care plans are billed yearly, with the scope agreed for your website. Content changes, including text updates, new images and new pages, are quoted separately.
Use this checklist beside each proposal. A lower price may cover less work, so compare the written scope before choosing.
Ask for unclear items to be confirmed in writing. Our web design cost guide helps you consider project budgets and ongoing fees alongside the quoted scope.
Confirm your main contact, how feedback should be sent and when project updates will be provided. A useful first conversation should address your requirements and explain recommendations in language you understand. Ask how questions and support requests are handled after launch.
Ask for clarification before deciding. The aim is to understand the proposal and whether it fits your business.
Include your business and service area, existing website address, main goals, essential features, available content, budget range and preferred timeframe. Add a few websites you find useful and explain what you like about them.
Ask each designer to return a proposed scope, responsibilities, schedule, price and ongoing costs. You can then compare the answers against the checklist above.
If you would like Istech to review your requirements, send us your brief. We will explain the recommended scope, what you need to supply and the next steps. You can also compare our website services before getting in touch.
