TL;DR
Before signing a contract with a web developer, ask these 10 questions. The answers will immediately reveal whether you're dealing with a professional or an amateur. Most unpleasant surprises (late delivery, hidden fees, lost website access) can be prevented if you clarify these upfront.
Why These Questions Matter
Every year, thousands of businesses order websites — and many end up disappointed. Late deliveries, unexpected costs, lost access, GDPR issues: these are the most common complaints in the web development market.
The good news: these problems are largely preventable if you ask the right questions before signing a contract. An experienced, reliable developer will happily answer them — and the one who avoids the questions is already telling you something.
The 10 Questions in Detail
How long will the website take to build?
Why it matters: Missed deadlines are among the most common problems. A 3–6 month delay on a website means real lost revenue — especially if you need it for a campaign or seasonal launch.
What a good developer says: A specific date or realistic range (e.g., "4–6 weeks after requirements are finalized") and how that deadline is guaranteed in the contract.
AiSolve.me's answer: We guarantee 14-day delivery. If we miss it, the next month is free. This commitment is written into the contract.
What's included in the price? (hosting, domain, SSL, maintenance)
Why it matters: Many business owners are shocked when the "cheap" website comes with a string of extra invoices: hosting fees, SSL certificate, plugin updates, security backups, support. The base price can triple.
What a good developer says: Detailed, itemized pricing where it's clear what's included in the monthly fee and what isn't. No hidden surcharges.
AiSolve.me's answer: Our packages (25,000–72,000 HUF/month) include hosting, SSL, maintenance and technical support. Zero upfront fee — no large initial investment required.
Who owns the website if I end the partnership?
Why it matters: Surprisingly, most business owners don't ask this upfront — they discover the problem when they try to leave and find they can't access their own website code or content.
What a good developer says: A clear, written answer about intellectual property ownership. The conditions for code export and transferability must be defined upfront.
AiSolve.me's answer: Under the subscription model, we host and operate the website during the contract; if the client wishes, we provide exportable content. This is a clearly stated contract term.
What technology do you use and why?
Why it matters: The underlying technology determines your website's speed, security, and long-term maintainability. An outdated, slow WordPress installation can hold back your SEO for years.
What a good developer says: A specific technology choice with justification. Saying "I use WordPress" isn't enough — they need to explain why and how they optimize it.
AiSolve.me's answer: We use Next.js + React 19 + Tailwind CSS 4 — the best, fastest and most secure web technologies in 2026. Our static generation architecture delivers 60–80% faster loading times compared to WordPress.
What Lighthouse / Core Web Vitals score do you guarantee?
Why it matters: Google uses Core Web Vitals scores as a ranking factor. A slow website (Lighthouse < 60) loses visitors and drops in organic search rankings.
What a good developer says: A concrete, measurable number. A 90+ Lighthouse score is no longer a luxury — it's the minimum expectation for a professional website. Ask them to show you measured scores from their portfolio!
AiSolve.me's answer: We guarantee a 90+ Lighthouse score on every website we build — and you can verify this on our live portfolio using PageSpeed Insights.
How do you handle GDPR and cookie consent?
Why it matters: GDPR compliance is a legal requirement. A poorly configured cookie banner, missing privacy policy, or improperly handled third-party tracking can result in fines worth millions of forints.
What a good developer says: A concrete approach to cookie management (opt-in system), privacy policy display, and GDPR-compliant analytics configuration.
AiSolve.me's answer: We provide GDPR-compliant cookie consent, privacy policy and compliant analytics setup (e.g., anonymized GA4) for every website.
What support do you provide if something breaks?
Why it matters: Any website can break — the question is when and how the developer responds. If your website goes down Friday afternoon and they only respond Monday, that's serious lost revenue in urgent situations.
What a good developer says: A concrete SLA: when and how to reach them, and response times for critical issues.
AiSolve.me's answer: Support available via email (pro@aisolve.me) and chat, with 24-hour response for technical issues. Critical outages receive priority handling.
Do you have references I can check?
Why it matters: A reference shows real quality — but only if you can view it live and measure it with PageSpeed Insights. A beautiful design can still hide a 35-point Lighthouse score.
What a good developer says: At least 2–3 live, viewable references where you can measure performance yourself. A screenshot portfolio is not enough.
AiSolve.me's answer: You can view our live references and verify our 90+ scores yourself with PageSpeed Insights. Transparent, measurable quality.
What happens if you miss the deadline?
Why it matters: This is the question most developers hate to hear — which is exactly why it's the most important one to ask. If there's no consequence for being late, there's no incentive to be on time.
What a good developer says: A concrete, contractually binding consequence: discount, refund, free month — something tangible.
AiSolve.me's answer: If we miss the 14-day deadline, the next month is completely free. This isn't a promise — it's a contractual obligation.
How is client communication handled during development?
Why it matters: Communication gaps are one of the most common causes of dragged-out projects. If you don't hear from the developer for weeks, you can't track progress or flag change requests in time.
What a good developer says: A structured communication process: weekly check-ins, a dedicated channel (Slack, email, project management), clear feedback rounds.
AiSolve.me's answer: Dedicated project coordinator, structured onboarding process, and regular status updates on all active projects. You'll never be left in the dark.
Summary: Green and Red Flags from Developer Answers
Green flags — these are good signs
- Commits to a specific deadline with a contractual consequence for missing it
- Provides itemized, transparent pricing
- Shows live references you can measure yourself
- Guarantees and proves 90+ Lighthouse scores
- Communicates proactively and follows a structured process
Red flags — watch out for these
- "We'll see how long it takes" — working without a deadline
- Vague quote with many "it depends" caveats
- Refuses to show live references
- Cannot offer a GDPR solution
- Gives no concrete answer about support
Ready to ask these questions?
At AiSolve.me, we give concrete, measurable answers to all 10 questions. 14-day delivery guarantee, 0 HUF upfront, 90+ Lighthouse score — from Nyíregyháza to the entire country.
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