Whether your business is in Cedar City, St. George or anywhere else in Southern Utah, hiring someone to build your website raises the same questions: what will it cost, how long will it take, and what happens after it launches? Here’s a checklist to use with any web designer, plus how we handle each point at SU Web Agency.
1. Get upfront, written pricing
Ask for a fixed price that says how many pages are included and what add-ons cost (extra pages, a blog, a logo, e-commerce). That way there are no surprise invoices later.
How we do it: our website packages include 5 pages, with upfront pricing and no hidden fees. You can see the packages and get your exact price online before you talk to anyone.
2. Ask what the site is built with
A site built on custom code can be hard for anyone but the original developer to change. A site built with a widely used platform can be supported and edited by others.
How we do it: we build on WordPress with Divi 5, an industry-standard WordPress page builder, not custom code. Your site is easy to support and edit, by us or another Divi developer.
3. Know the timeline and what starts the clock
Most delays come from waiting on content. Ask when the timeline starts and what you need to provide.
How we do it: you provide your copy and content (text, photos and logo). Our AI+ package is delivered in about 1 week and Designer+ in about 2 weeks, once we have everything we need from you.
4. Make sure the basics are included
A small business site should work on phones, make it easy to contact you and help customers find you. Our packages include mobile-responsive design, a contact form, Google Maps, social media links, mailing list integration, 404 redirect setup and an XML sitemap.
5. Plan for after launch
A website needs hosting, updates, backups and security, not just a build. Ask who handles that and what it costs each month.
How we do it: every website package includes a Service Plan covering hosting and maintenance, and we can fully manage your site for you. Plans are monthly or prepaid yearly. For more on this, read website hosting vs maintenance.
6. Ask for changes, and expect them to be made
You should be able to ask for revisions before launch. With us, if you want something changed, we change it, and we launch once you approve.
A local agency that works nationwide
SU Web Agency has served small businesses since 2010. We’re based in Cedar City, serve Southern Utah first, and build for small businesses nationwide. See our Utah website design packages or compare Service Plans.
