Separate pages from functionality

List the information a visitor needs and the actions they should take. Five pages with similar layouts may be simpler than one page with account access, complex forms, and several integrations. Identify those functions before comparing quotes.

For a business in Kathmandu or Bhaktapur, a starting brief might include services, an about page, contact details, and an inquiry form. An NGO may also need program pages and downloadable publications. These are different scopes even if both are described as a company website.

Account for content and editing

Agree who supplies approved text, images, translations, and downloadable files. Content preparation and review are part of the schedule. If staff need to edit the site, specify the content types and publishing permissions required in the CMS.

A landing page estimate should include its form destination and any measurement requirements. CMS development costs depend on the editing and review workflow, migration, and integration with the public site. Ask which of these are included rather than assuming they come with the design.

Compare the full launch and maintenance scope

Ask for a written breakdown that distinguishes development from recurring services and future updates. A lower initial quote may simply cover fewer responsibilities. Clarify who controls the domain and hosting accounts and how you receive access at handover.

  • Page templates, mobile layouts, and design reviews
  • Content entry, CMS setup, and staff handover
  • Forms, integrations, and submission testing
  • Existing URL redirects and launch checks
  • Domain, hosting, third-party services, and maintenance

Set a schedule around decisions and dependencies

There is no reliable delivery date until the scope and dependencies are clear. Design approval, content readiness, access to an existing site, and external integrations all affect the schedule. Agree milestones and one person responsible for consolidating feedback.

To request a Kabeli estimate, share the site's purpose, an initial page list, examples of required forms, who will edit it, and any budget or deadline. We can then discuss a first release and identify what can wait.