For a startup, your website is your entire business. Choosing the wrong Web Development Agency can burn your runway and delay your launch by months.
Ask About Their Stack
If an agency only knows how to install WordPress themes, run away. Look for agencies that specialize in modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Node.js, Next.js) and can explain their architecture choices.
Look for Engineering, Not Just Design
Many agencies make pretty pictures in Figma but write terrible code. Ensure the agency has senior software engineers who understand API integrations, database optimization, and scalable cloud hosting (AWS/Vercel).