Turn every quote into the same checklist
Ask each shortlisted provider to price against the same page list, functionality and conversion goal. If one quote assumes three pages and another assumes ten, the totals are not comparable.
| Quote line | What to compare |
|---|---|
| Pages | Exact number and which page types are included |
| Content | Who writes and uploads copy |
| Mobile | Responsive design and device QA |
| SEO | Basic metadata/structure or ongoing SEO |
| Forms | Simple contact form or connected workflows |
| Revisions | How many rounds are included |
| Support | What happens after launch |
Use Kydos' web scopes as one market benchmark
Kydos Starter covers 3 to 5 pages, mobile optimisation, basic SEO setup and one revision round. Professional supports up to 10 pages, custom design, animations, forms, CRM/social integrations, blog setup and two revision rounds. Enterprise is for larger custom builds including APIs, advanced forms and dashboards, with a dedicated manager and three months of support.
Compare first-year cost, not only build cost
Hosting, premium plugins, maintenance, platform subscriptions and future support can change the real first-year spend. Ask whether any recurring cost is compulsory and which accounts the business owns.
Ask who owns the website and accounts
Ownership should cover the domain, hosting, CMS access, analytics and any paid software accounts. A cheap build is poor value if the business cannot move or manage the site later.
Check what happens if you need more pages
Ask what an extra service page, location page or campaign landing page costs after launch. A website designed to grow should not require a rebuild every time the business adds a service.
Compare support as part of the price
Clarify how bugs, urgent edits and future updates are charged. Support may be included for a period, sold separately or handled on demand.
Choose the quote with the fewest hidden assumptions
The strongest quote is usually the one that makes inclusions and exclusions easy to understand. Price transparency is useful only when the scope is equally transparent.
Put Kydos on your shortlist
Kydos website projects are custom quoted, but the Starter, Professional and Enterprise scopes are published so buyers can compare like for like.
Compare Kydos Web DesignFrequently asked questions
How much does Kydos charge for web design?
Kydos currently custom quotes website projects because cost depends on page count, design, functionality and integrations.
What should a Manchester web design quote include?
At minimum, page scope, content responsibility, mobile design, SEO setup, forms, revisions, ownership, hosting/support and any recurring costs.
Is the cheapest web design quote usually the best value?
Not necessarily. Compare the deliverables and first-year costs before deciding.
Should hosting be included in a web design price?
It can be, but do not assume so. Ask whether hosting is included, optional or mandatory and who owns the account.
What is included in Kydos Starter web scope?
3 to 5 pages, mobile optimisation, basic SEO setup and one revision round.
How should I compare two web design companies?
Give both the same brief, then compare scope, exclusions, ownership, support and total cost rather than headline price alone.