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What to Look for in a Website Quote (And Red Flags to Watch)

December 18, 2025 · 1 min read · FalconZoft
What to Look for in a Website Quote (And Red Flags to Watch)

Not All Quotes Are Created Equal

You've requested quotes from 3 agencies. One says $1,500, another $5,000, and the third $12,000. How do you compare? Price alone tells you nothing. Here's what to look for.

What Should Be Included

✅ Detailed scope of work (not just "build a website")
✅ Number of pages and features listed
✅ Design process: wireframes, revisions, approval steps
✅ Responsive/mobile design (should be standard, not an add-on)
✅ Basic SEO setup (meta tags, sitemap, speed optimization)
✅ Content management system with training
✅ Post-launch support period
✅ Timeline with milestones
✅ What YOU need to provide (content, images, access)

Red Flags

🚩 Vague scope: "We'll build you a beautiful website" with no specifics
🚩 No timeline or milestones
🚩 No mention of mobile responsiveness
🚩 You don't own the code or domain
🚩 Mandatory long-term hosting contracts
🚩 Promising "page 1 of Google" as part of the website build
🚩 No portfolio or references

Comparing quotes

Why Cheap Quotes Are Expensive

A $1,500 website typically means: a modified template with minimal customization, no SEO, no speed optimization, and no post-launch support. You'll spend $3,000-5,000 fixing it or rebuilding within 12 months.

Our Approach

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