How to Hire the Best Web Developer

Modern technology has allowed consumers to be easily connected to the Internet at all times, yet many business owners still don’t know how to use this medium effectively. After all, there is more to Web development than creating content. Here are some things to look for when finding the best developer for your company’s website.

Find a Site you Like
Any passionate developer will show you their portfolio; find your favorite websites they have worked on and talk to them more about it. Your company can ask any developer to create something, but find sites that stick out to you and may be better suited to your clientele.

Test your Developer’s Vision
No one knows your business like you do. Tell your potential developer what you want to see and what your company stands for, and ask what they envision. You will be able to pick out the good developers from the bad easily based on their responses. 

Stick to your Voice
Web development can be tricky, and many companies have not figured out how to run a successful website. It is important that you stick to your brand. If you are a bold company, your website needs to evoke that. Companies struggle to find the right balance of being conservative or being over the top. This could drive or deter your website traffic.

Site Functionality
It is one thing to make something look good, but if the website is not loading quickly or the processes are taking too long, customers may not stick around to see it. Web development involves visual and functional elements to make the site work well with a computer, tablet or mobile device. Make sure your site is able to function as designed in a quick manner.

Make the Right Fit
Work becomes so much easier when you are working well with a team. It is important that the person with the right qualifications fits in with their coworkers and management team. A successful team is always pushing each other and working well with one another—including Web developers.

Eric Simmons writes for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. He writes for many other clients as well. Follow on Twitter.

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