What Startups Should Look for in a Website Agency

Your first website agency choice can save or cost you months of momentum. Founders often optimize for the prettiest portfolio when they should optimize for outcomes and ownership.

You should own everything

Code, hosting, analytics, and domains all belong in your accounts. If an agency holds your assets hostage, walk away.

Conversion beats decoration

A beautiful site that does not convert is expensive art. Ask any agency how they will measure and improve conversion before you sign.

Speed is a feature

Startups cannot wait six months. Look for component-driven builds and a delivery cadence measured in weeks, not quarters.

The takeaway

Hire for outcomes, ownership, and velocity. The portfolio is the trailer; the contract terms are the actual movie.