Kerala has no shortage of web development companies — from one-person freelancers in Thrissur to multi-floor agencies in Kakkanad. But not all of them are equal. Making the wrong choice can cost you months of time, lakhs of rupees, and worst of all — a website that actively hurts your business. Here's how to make the right decision.
8 Criteria to Evaluate a Kerala Web Development Company
1. Review Their Live Portfolio (Not Screenshots)
Ask for live URLs of websites they've built in the last 12 months. Check them on mobile, run a Google PageSpeed test (aim for 80+ score), and verify the SSL certificate is active. Any reputable Kerala web agency should be able to point you to 10+ live projects without hesitation.
2. Ask About Their Tech Stack
Good agencies use modern, maintainable technology. Look for: Laravel, React, Next.js, or Vue.js for web development; Flutter or React Native for apps; WordPress/WooCommerce only when it genuinely fits the project. Be cautious of agencies that build everything in WordPress regardless of requirement.
3. Assess Their SEO Knowledge
A website built without SEO fundamentals will never rank. Ask them: "How do you handle Core Web Vitals?" and "Do you implement schema markup on service pages?" A knowledgeable agency will answer confidently. A poor one will change the subject.
4. Examine the Contract & Scope Document
Never start work without a signed scope document that specifies: number of pages, included features, revision rounds, timeline milestones, payment schedule, and deliverables at handover (source code, hosting credentials, analytics access). Verbal agreements breed disputes.
5. Check Post-Launch Support Terms
Who maintains your website after launch? Many agencies "hand over" and disappear. Insist on a maintenance agreement covering: security patches, uptime monitoring, bug fixes, performance checks, and content updates. DBes Techno provides structured monthly support plans.
6. Evaluate Communication Responsiveness
Before signing, send an inquiry and note how quickly they respond, how thoroughly they address your question, and whether they understand your industry. Slow or vague pre-sales communication predicts slow or vague project management.
7. Check Google Reviews and Testimonials
Search for "[company name] reviews" on Google. Read both positive and negative reviews critically. A Kerala business agency with 4.5+ star ratings across 20+ genuine reviews is a good sign. Agencies with no reviews or only 2-3 reviews from obvious friends deserve more scrutiny.
8. Understand the Pricing Structure
Kerala web development pricing varies enormously. A basic 5-page corporate site should cost ₹20,000-₹50,000 depending on design complexity. E-commerce platforms typically start at ₹60,000+. If a quote is significantly below market rate, ask what's being cut: quality, features, or post-launch support.
Why DBes Techno Passes All 8 Criteria
With 57+ live portfolio projects, a modern full-stack team, structured SOW contracts, comprehensive maintenance plans, 4.8-star client satisfaction rating, and transparent pricing — DBes Techno meets every criterion in this guide. Let's discuss your project.
