ScorecardWeb DevelopmentWeb Development
Use this scorecard to compare shortlisted web designers in Tavistock or nearby against the factors that affect platform fit, technical quality, search visibility, and long-term maintainability.
Metric 1
Relevant portfolio fit
Check whether the provider can show work that matches your business type, required functionality, and the kind of website outcome you actually need.
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| Clear examples of similar businesses, features, and outcomes with evidence the work solved the right kind of problem. | Some promising work exists, but the fit is partial, broad, or hard to judge. | Mostly generic portfolio examples with no convincing relevance to your project or business model. |
Metric 2
Clarity of process
Assess whether the provider can explain how the project will move from planning to launch and what they need from you.
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| The process is clear, structured, and easy to follow from planning through launch and support. | There is some structure, but important parts of delivery or handover remain vague. | The process feels improvised, confusing, or far more sales-led than delivery-led. |
Metric 3
Platform recommendation quality
Look at whether the provider explains why a certain platform or build approach fits your business, content needs, and future updates.
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| They explain platform fit clearly, discuss trade-offs honestly, and connect the recommendation to how your business actually operates. | They suggest a platform, but the reasoning feels incomplete or too generic. | They push a default stack without explaining why it suits your business, editing needs, or growth goals. |
Metric 4
Technical confidence
Review whether they can talk sensibly about speed, mobile usability, SEO, accessibility, content structure, and maintainability.
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| They address technical quality, search visibility, and content structure as part of the core build decision. | They mention technical basics, but the depth is inconsistent or too surface-level. | They focus almost entirely on visuals and avoid meaningful discussion of SEO, structure, or maintainability. |
Metric 5
Pricing transparency
Compare how clearly the quote explains what is included, what is extra, and what ongoing costs apply.
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| Pricing is specific, calm, and easy to compare. | Some pricing detail exists, but key elements are still unclear. | The quote is vague, incomplete, or likely to create surprise costs. |
Metric 6
Ownership and support
Check whether future updates, account ownership, and post-launch support are explained properly.
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| Ownership and support terms are clear, practical, and leave you in control of the important accounts. | Support is available, but future ownership or update processes are not fully clear. | You are likely to be dependent on the provider in ways that have not been explained properly. |
A scorecard does not make the decision for you, but it does make the trade-offs around platform fit, technical quality, and long-term usability much easier to see.
If you want help choosing the right website approach before committing, Datopia can help you compare the real options.
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