Compare website proposals by page types, content, custom features and handover scope, rather than the headline price alone.
Different prices for a business website do not automatically mean one proposal is wrong. Similar project descriptions may include very different design, content and support work. Compare what will actually be delivered before comparing totals.
Separate page counts from page types
Ten similar service pages are not equivalent to five screens with membership, search and application workflows. Ask how many original layouts will be designed and how many content pages will use existing templates. A page count alone is a weak pricing measure.
Assign responsibility for content
Client-supplied copy and photography require different work from agency-produced material. If your service descriptions are unfinished, include content preparation in the proposal rather than treating it as an unexpected task later. Ask about translations and image licences too.
Separate setup and recurring costs
Distinguish development from domain renewals, hosting, licences and maintenance. Confirm administrator access, training and any source-code handover. Request written renewal terms for anything described as free initially.
Compare proposals consistently
Use the same checklist for design, content, functionality, revisions and delivery. Resolve empty or ambiguous items before negotiating. Choose the scope that covers your business requirements rather than the smallest headline figure. Faruk Media's website packages provide a starting point for this comparison.