How to Choose a Web Design Agency in Egypt (Checklist)

Every agency says it builds fast, beautiful, SEO-friendly websites. The websites themselves tell a different story. Choosing the right partner is less about the sales presentation and more about how they answer specific, verifiable questions.

Use this checklist before you sign with a web design agency in Egypt.

1. Ask to see live sites, not screenshots

A portfolio image proves someone can design a screen. A live URL proves the site loads, works on a phone and survived contact with real content.

Open three or four live sites on your own phone. Check:

• How fast the first screen appears on mobile data
• Whether text is readable without zooming
• Whether the contact form actually submits
• Whether the site still looks maintained — broken images, outdated prices and missing pages are warning signs

2. Confirm who does the work

Many agencies sell the project with a senior team and deliver it with juniors or subcontractors. That is not automatically bad, but you should know. Ask who will design, who will build, and who you will talk to during the project.

If the agency outsources development, ask how quality is checked and who fixes bugs after launch.

3. Ask about SEO from day one

A website that cannot be found is an expensive brochure. Basic SEO should be included in the build, not sold as a later add-on:

• Clean, editable page titles and meta descriptions
• Proper heading structure
• Fast images and sensible caching
• Mobile-friendly layout
• A sitemap and search-engine-friendly URLs
• Correct language and region tags for Arabic and English versions

Ask to see the SEO settings of a site they built. If they cannot show you, that is your answer.

4. Test the content workflow

You will update this site for years. Before signing, ask for a short screen-share walkthrough of how to:

• Add or edit a page
• Change a price or product
• Publish a blog post
• Replace an image and set its alt text

If the answer is “send us a ticket”, you are renting your website rather than owning it.

5. Clarify what “responsive” means

Responsive is not a checkbox. Ask how the design handles tables, forms and long Arabic text on small screens. Request to see the mobile design before development starts, not after.

6. Agree the technical handover

You should receive:

1. Full admin access to the website and hosting
2. Ownership of the domain and SSL certificate
3. Documentation of plugins, licences and renewal dates
4. A backup before launch and a restore procedure
5. A list of third-party services connected to the site

If any of these are withheld, negotiate them into the contract.

7. Talk about maintenance honestly

WordPress sites need updates. Ask what happens when a plugin update breaks a layout, how security is handled, and what the monthly retainer covers. A clear maintenance plan is cheaper than an emergency repair.

8. Check the commercial terms

• Is the price fixed, or hourly with an estimate?
• How many revision rounds are included?
• What is the payment schedule, and what triggers each payment?
• Who owns the design files and code after delivery?
• What is the warranty period for bugs after launch?

9. Look for bilingual experience

If you need Arabic and English, ask how the agency handles right-to-left layout, Arabic typography, translated URLs and language-specific SEO. Bilingual sites are not “one design, two languages” — spacing, icons and forms all change.

10. Judge the questions they ask you

A good agency will ask about your customers, your sales process and how you measure success before proposing a solution. If the first meeting is only about colours and references, expect a website that looks good and sells poorly.

Red flags

• A fixed price with no discovery and no content plan
• No live examples, or examples that cannot be opened
• Refusal to give admin access
• “SEO is included” without any explanation of what that means
• Hosting locked to the agency with no export option
• Pressure to sign before you have seen a written scope

FAQ

How much should a business website cost in Egypt?

A well-built small business site usually starts in the tens of thousands of pounds. E-commerce, multilingual content and custom design add cost. Compare scope and included work, not just the headline price.

How long does a website take?

A focused brochure site can take three to five weeks. An online store with content, payments and shipping rules usually takes six to ten weeks.

Should I choose the cheapest quote?

Only if the scope matches. A cheap build that needs rebuilding in a year is the most expensive option.

Next step

If you want a straight answer about scope, timeline and cost, book a short call with our team. See our web design and e-commerce services or a fixed-price WordPress website package.