Short answer
To choose a web agency, compare its experience with similar projects, content approval process, deliverables, site ownership arrangements and maintenance terms. Ask what creation includes, what you must supply and how you will receive your access credentials. Courtier TI suggests a company that matches your project; you decide whether to accept its quote.
Prepare the requirements document
Web agency, freelancer or developer: which one fits your project?
A web agency brings several skills together: strategy, design, copywriting, development, SEO, GEO and AEO. It suits projects that involve several of these, or when you want a single point of contact accountable for the result.
A freelancer works alone. That can be a good choice for a simple site or a specific task, as long as you plan who takes over if they become unavailable.
A developer or development firm focuses on the technical side: integrations, web applications, custom features. Design and content are then often provided by you or by someone else.
The right choice depends on the scope of the project, what you can provide in-house and the support you expect after launch.
Which web projects can Courtier TI help you with?
- Business website: present your company, its services and a contact form (business website).
- Website redesign: modernize an existing site while protecting its search rankings (website redesign).
- Online store: sell online with payment, product and tax management (e-commerce website).
- Web application: client portal, internal tool or custom platform (custom web app).
- SEO, GEO and AEO: speed, structure, markup and indexing of an existing site, for search engines and AI assistants.
What should your request include?
The clearer your request, the easier it is to suggest an IT services company that matches your project. The requirements document guide helps you structure it.
- Goals: what the site must achieve (quote requests, sales, hiring, information).
- Content: text, photos and videos that are ready, or still to be produced.
- Budget: an approximate range is enough; the form offers brackets.
- Deadline: the target date and what drives it (launch, event, end of a contract).
- Hosting: your current hosting and domain name, and who should manage them afterwards.
- Law 25: the forms and cookies that collect personal information.
How does Courtier TI help?
- You describe your project. One form, no commitment.
- Courtier TI reviews your request. A team member contacts you in less than 48 business hours to clarify your needs if required.
- You are put in touch with the selected firm. It presents its quote, and you decide.
Describe your IT project once. Courtier TI suggests an IT services company that matches your project.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a website cost?
The price mainly depends on the number of pages, the features (forms, payment, integrations), the content to produce, whether the design is custom and the maintenance after launch. A precise request gets you a quote that reflects your actual project.
Should I choose a local web agency?
Not necessarily. Many web projects are run remotely. A Quebec firm is still useful if you want in-person meetings, service in French or good knowledge of Quebec requirements such as Law 25.
What should a web requirements document include?
The site’s goals, target audience, list of pages and features, available content, technical requirements (hosting, integrations), approximate budget and deadline. The Courtier TI requirements document guide covers each item.
Does my website need to comply with Law 25?
Yes, as soon as it collects personal information, for example through a form or analytics cookies. You must notably publish a privacy policy and govern the use of cookies. This answer is for information only and is not legal advice.
Does Courtier TI build the website itself?
No. Courtier TI is not a web agency. It suggests an IT services company that matches your project, then puts you in touch with it.