Explain when and how the decision to choose a provider will be made. Before selecting a technical provider you should visit the site of the company or companies you are considering to develop your own site. If you like what you see, ask them some of the questions below. A good Web design agency will handle all the design work itself, cutting out any middlemen costs. The best way to gauge the quality of the agency's work is to look at their portfolio.
Some agencies hide costs by charging for consultations and meetings.
A professional agency will always do its research. You should be assigned a project manager who will be available at any time to update you on the project's progress. You should be able to request regular demographic reports to keep you up to date with all work involved. If you do not have the skills or resources to keep your site up to date, you'll need support and maintenance from the agency. The agency should give you a password to allow you to view the site at any point during its construction.