Do not compare two web developer quotes on the total price alone; put them side by side on the same seven items: number of pages, a way to edit content yourself, revision rounds, hosting and domain, who owns the code and accounts, delivery time, and support after launch. A big price gap is usually something missing from the cheaper quote. For reference, in Furrsati's price catalog a 3 to 5 page small business website in Lebanon is about $350 to $900 and a single landing page about $150 to $500. Guide figures, not a quote.
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Step zero: give both the same brief
If each developer got a different description, the comparison fails. Send both the same page. If you have no brief yet, here is how to write one.
The seven-item table
| Item | Ask |
|---|---|
| Pages | Exactly how many, and in which languages? |
| Content editing | Can I change text and images myself? |
| Revisions | How many rounds are included? |
| Hosting and domain | Included? For how long? In whose name? |
| Ownership | Do the code and accounts become mine after payment? |
| Timeline | A written delivery date and stages |
| After launch | Is there support, for how many days, and what after? |
Signs to watch
- A quote with no page count or no list of what is not included.
- No examples of work close to your project.
- Full payment requested before any work is shown.
- A price far below the others with no explanation. Ask what is missing.
Compare the total, not the number
Add up the first-year cost: development + hosting + domain + any paid add-ons. A quote $100 higher with support and full ownership can cost less than a cheaper one without them. See web development rates in Lebanon 2026 and freelance developer or agency?.
Payment
Split payment into stages tied to deliveries (design, test version, launch). The milestone amount is funded up front and released when you approve the work.
Quick questions
How many quotes should I ask for? Two or three is enough. More makes comparison hard.
Should I pick the cheapest? Not if items are missing. Pick the quote with every item written and clear.
How this was made: written by the Furrsati team with AI assistance; prices come from Furrsati's price catalog (research date 3 September 2026).