After rebuilding numerous websites for clients who had bad experiences elsewhere, these are the red flags we consistently see in hindsight.
No Written Contract or Quote
If a designer won't put pricing and scope in writing before starting, it leaves you with no protection if costs or expectations change later.
Asking for Full Payment Upfront
A reasonable deposit is standard, but demanding 100% payment before any work is delivered is a common precursor to abandoned projects.
No Verifiable Past Work
If a designer can't show live, working examples of previous projects, treat that as a serious warning sign.
Vague or Evasive Answers About Ownership
If they're unclear about whether you'll own your domain and hosting, assume you won't, and that can trap you later.
No Plan for Mobile or SEO
If mobile responsiveness and basic SEO aren't mentioned unprompted, they likely aren't part of the standard process.
Unrealistic Timelines or Prices
A website quoted at a fraction of typical market rates, or promised in an unrealistically short timeframe, usually reflects a shortcut somewhere.
Choose With Confidence
Contact MZ Technologies for a transparent, professional process with none of these red flags.