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10 questions to ask before building a website

Everything to clarify before starting — to pick the right partner and avoid surprises.

By Çetin Yanıksaz·May 30, 2026·Updated June 21, 2026·6 min read

TL;DR

Before building a website, clarify: ownership (do you own the code and domain), scope, design originality, who provides content, whether SEO/GEO is included, speed and mobile, maintenance, delivery time, revision rights and total cost. These 10 questions solve most problems before you even start.

A good website starts with good questions. Before you begin, ask these ten — the answers separate the right partner from the wrong one.

Ownership and technical

1.Will the code and domain belong to me?
2.What infrastructure is used and why? Is it fast and modern?
3.How are mobile performance and Core Web Vitals guaranteed?

Design and content

1.Is the design custom to my brand, or a ready-made template?
2.Who provides copy, photo and video content? Is production included?
3.Are SEO, GEO and technical optimization built in from the start?

Process and after

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1.How and how often will I follow the process?
2.What's the delivery time and what are my revision rights?
3.How do maintenance, updates and support work after delivery?
4.What's the total cost — setup + continuity — clearly?

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Frequently asked questions

Who should own my website?+

Always you. Both the domain and the site's code/content should be your property. This protects your freedom to change partners later.

How long does a website take to deliver?+

Brochure sites usually take a few weeks; comprehensive corporate or e-commerce projects can take a few months. The exact time depends on scope and content readiness.

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