How to choose a web design company in Egypt: 10 questions to ask before you sign

Choosing a web design company is a decision that lasts years: your site is your storefront in search and a sales tool that works around the clock. Most proposals look alike; the real differences only show after launch. These questions surface them early.

1. Who will own the domain, hosting and code?

The domain should be registered in your name and email, and you should receive hosting access and a copy of the source code. Many vendors keep these, which leaves you hostage in any dispute.

2. Is it a template or a custom build?

Templates aren't wrong for every project, but you should know what you're buying. Ask which platform or framework (WordPress, React, Next.js…) and why it fits your project's size.

3. How will you guarantee speed?

Ask for measurable Core Web Vitals targets (LCP, INP, CLS) and mobile testing — most visitors to Egyptian sites arrive on phones.

4. What does technical SEO include?

• A unique title and description per page
• sitemap.xml and robots.txt
• Canonical URLs and Arabic/English support (hreflang)
• Schema.org structured data
• Google Search Console setup

5. Is it genuinely bilingual?

Real Arabic support means correct RTL layout, suitable fonts and separate, indexable URLs per language — not a machine-translation button.

6. What security is built in?

Ask about HTTPS, security headers (CSP, HSTS), spam protection on forms and regular updates. A beautiful site that gets hacked a month later costs more than you saved.

7. How many revision rounds, and what's out of scope?

Write the scope down by pages and features, the number of revision rounds and how extras are priced. Ambiguity here causes most disputes.

8. What support do I get after launch?

Define the bug-fix warranty period, any monthly maintenance cost and the response time if the site goes down.

9. Can I see live work and talk to past clients?

Open their showcased sites yourself, test speed on your phone and ask whether they are still running and maintained.

10. How will you measure success?

A good site is measured by outcomes: inquiries, sales, search visibility. Ask about analytics and conversion tracking from the start.

Bottom line

The right company answers these questions clearly and in writing. At WebShield we hand the domain and code to the client and build speed, SEO and security into every project from day one.