How to Choose a Web Design Company in Timisoara — 7 Criteria That Make the Difference
You're looking for a web design company in Timisoara and don't know where to start. You've already received three different quotes, ranging from 300 to 3,000 EUR, and you don't understand why the gap is so wide. You've talked to a freelancer who promises everything in two weeks and an agency that says it needs two months. How do you make the right choice?
This question doesn't have a simple answer — but it does have clear criteria. Over 19 years in the Timisoara web design market, we've seen clients who chose well and clients who chose poorly. The difference was never just the price. It was the selection process.
“Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” — Warren Buffett
47% of Romanian business owners who commissioned a website said they were unhappy with the result and had the site rebuilt within the next 18 months. The average cost of a rebuild: 2.3x higher than the original cost. (Source: eMarketer Romania, 2024)
Criterion 1 — Live Portfolio, Not Mockups
Every web design company shows beautiful images in its sales pitch. Few have live links to delivered projects you can test yourself. Ask explicitly for 5 links to live sites built in the last 12 months. Visit them on your phone. Run them through Google PageSpeed Insights. Our full portfolio is public and verifiable — that's the standard you should demand from any company.
Criterion 2 — A Clear Briefing and Approval Process
Ask: what does the process look like from signing the contract to launching the site? A professional company will walk you through the stages: brief, technical proposal, design in Figma, approval, development, testing, launch. If the answer is vague or there's no structured brief document, that's a red flag.
Criterion 3 — SEO Built In from the Start
Ask directly: which SEO elements are included in the website price? The right answer: URL structure, meta tags, XML sitemap, schema markup, optimized loading speed. If the answer is “we can add SEO later as a separate service,” it means the site will be built without an SEO foundation. Later on, you'll pay twice. See how we build SEO in from the start on our SEO services in Timisoara page.
Criterion 4 — Response Time and Communication
Send an email or a message through their website before you hire the company. How long does it take them to reply? If they take more than 24 hours before you're even a client, you'll wait much longer once you're a client with an urgent problem.
Criterion 5 — A Clear Contract with Deliverables and Deadlines
A professional contract specifies: exactly what will be delivered (number of pages, features, platforms), delivery deadlines, who provides the content, how many rounds of revisions are included, and what happens if deadlines are missed.
Criterion 6 — Defined Post-Launch Support
What happens if the site has a bug a week after launch? Who steps in, how fast, and at what cost? If there's no clear answer to this question, you'll be on your own after handover.
Criterion 7 — Pricing Transparency
The price of a website covers much more than hours of work: theme or plugin licenses, stock photos, staging hosting, third-party service setup. A transparent company explains what goes into the price. Our detailed pricing is public — use it as a benchmark.
Clients who go through a formal vendor selection process (with clear criteria and a structured comparison) are 2.7x more satisfied with the final result than those who choose based solely on price or a quick recommendation. (Source: Nielsen Norman Group, 2024)
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
– The lowest price — almost always means hidden compromises
– A promise of a guaranteed #1 ranking on Google — impossible, and a sign of unprofessionalism
– No contract, or a vague one — serious web design companies always provide clear documentation
– A portfolio with only static images or demo templates, not live projects
– Communication only over WhatsApp, with no email or ticketing system
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I expect to pay a good web design company in Timisoara?
With an experienced company, a professional presentation website starts at 800 EUR. Below that, quality generally falls short of what you need. See the full breakdown on our web design pricing in Timisoara page.
Can I work with a company from another city?
Yes — the web design process can be managed entirely online. But a local Timisoara company offers the advantage of direct communication and knowledge of the local market.
How many quotes should I get before deciding?
At least 3 quotes, compared on the same criteria. Don't just compare prices — compare what each one includes. Contact us for a detailed, transparent quote.
