Stop hiring web design/dev agencies until you read this thread: Never trust empty words, ask for more proof. I've seen incredible-looking site mockups that: Feels slow and clunky on real devices Break completely on mobile Can't be updated without calling the developer Have zero security measures The platform matters less than you think I've fixed disasters built on Webflow, Shopify, WordPress, and custom code. Bad developers break everything equally well. Good developers can work wonders on any platform. "We do everything in-house" is often a lie That agency with the fancy office? They're probably outsourcing to the same overseas freelancers you could hire directly. Except they mark up the cost by 500%. Most developers have never run a business They don't understand: Conversion optimization Customer psychology Sales funnels Lead generation So they build sites that look cool but don't make money. Cheap becomes expensive The client paid $1K for a Shopify site. The developer used a sketchy theme that broke with every update. Fixing it cost $4K. Lost sales during downtime? Another $12K. That "$1K bargain" cost $19K total. So, how do you choose the right web agency for your needs? • Get specifics about WHO is doing the actual work • Request a small paid test project first • See how they document their work • • Check their communication during early discussions • Ask how they measure success (hint: it shouldn't be "it looks nice"). Web development isn't just about coding or design. It's about building a business asset that actually drives revenue. Your website should make more money than it costs. The rest is just basically pretty pixels.