The agency designed the site but didn't write the copy — is content service paid separately? Why don't agencies include this?

They should've asked there too but whatever. We told the agency we hired that content is included, ended up being all in one package for 45k. The other agency quoted 30k for design + 5k*10 pages = 80k. How were we supposed to know, but that's how it goes.

most agencies don't include content. seo optimized content is a whole different ballgame... hiring a freelance writer turns out cheaper imo.

Average Content Writing Prices (Turkey): - Standard: 500-1000 TL/page - SEO Optimized: 1000-2000 TL/page - Agency (markup): 1500-3000 TL/page - Freelancer: 200-500 TL/page Difference: experience, skill, turnaround time

So, what did 'website delivery' cover in the contract? Design files, live pages, or a tested system? It seems like a detail, but the delivery scope changes the starting point of the service...

Quick fix: 1) Find a freelance writer (500 TL/page). 2) Make a 'content insert' agreement with the agency (let them handle the upload too). 3) You need to agree on a total 'xy' TL deal for design + content in the future. It's too late now but just a heads up.

I'll try it.

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I'm curious too. The harder it is to reverse a decision, the slower you should make it.

That's all, sorry if I went on too long.

I'd appreciate it if you shared the outcome. Taking notes for two weeks yields better results than a six-month estimate.

Solutions that work at a small scale collapse when you grow; I learned this late. This is my opinion, I'm not claiming it's absolute truth.

The opposite happened to me, that's why I'm writing. The cheapest quote is usually the least thought-out one.

We got stuck at the same point for a while. Implementing a change request process doesn't slow things down, it speeds them up.

Hope this helps.

absolutely. if I were to add anything: When you try to change everything at once, nothing settles.

of course it varries if your situation is different.

i feel the same way... honestly if it's your first time, start small; scaling comes later.

hope this helps.

I was thinking the same thing. anyway the cheapest quote is usually the least thought-out one.

Weekly written progress reports are much more useful than asking for dates. Correct me if Im wrong.

Noted, thanks. The system lives on after delivery; maintenance is a separate line item.

Don't hesitate to ask; those who don't ask always pay more. If you have questions, write them; I'll answer as best I can.

I completely agree. When you try to change everything at once, nothing settles.

That's all, sorry if I went on too long.

Thanks, this was very helpful. Processes without records never improve because you don't know what to fix.

Code without setup documentation isn't yours even if you have it. Of course, it varies if your situation is different.

The cheap-looking path usually ends up costing more later. In legacy systems, the most expensive thing is unknown dependencies.

If you don't write this down from the start, it leads to arguments later. If you post the result here, it will help others too.