On the Internet today, there are many people who call
themselves web designers and web design companies. Web designers that design
full-time are the way to go. Someone who does web design in their part-time
tends not to take it as seriously as someone who does it for a living. There
are also people who do web design, who have no formal training. Make sure your
web designer has some formal training from a recognized school. People who are
self taught, although I applaud them for doing it, have relied on the Internet
for all their information, and as you know information on the Internet can be
inaccurate.
Relevant Experience
The web design company you choose for your project should
have relevant experience. If you would like them to design an e-commerce
website, it is best to choose a web design company which has e-commerce
websites in their portfolio. Your web design company should be ready to submit
a proposal for your website project along with a contract. Beware of companies
who don't give you a formal contract. The contract should outline exactly what
the web designer will do and how long it will take, the price, and what you
have agreed to supply. A formal contract is the best way to avoid disagreements
between the web designer and you. Make sure your contract outlines every
possible problem that can happen.
Different types of websites
There are different types of websites such as: static HTML
(brochure type), e-commerce (with a shopping cart), database, Flash and a
website with your own content management system. All of these must come into
perspective when you are looking for a web design company. For example if you
are looking for a fully interactive Flash website you better make sure that the
web design company you choose has done many Flash websites. There is a
difference between companies who can do Flash headers for a standard HTML site
and web designers who can create a full flash website. Your best bet when
choosing a web design company is to have a face to face meeting when discussing
what it is you would like to have your website look like , also some sketches
and some addresses of websites that you like. This gives the web design company
the chance to fully understand what you are looking for and a better chance to
give you an accurate proposal.
Things to take into consideration
Does the web design company have an update package? You must
know that after your website has been created, from time to time you will
require updates. Maybe they will be small maybe not. If the web design company
you are choosing does not have an update package, you should inquire about the
price of updates after the initial design. You should take the price of updates
into consideration before you begin the design process. Make sure the web
design company or web designer you choose sets realistic goals for the
timeline. Usually if it sounds too good to be true then it is.
Many web designers have their own personal style. For
example my personal style is clean and bright colors. Some web design companies
love Flash and always build Flash websites. This would not be ideal if you are
looking for an extremely search engine friendly website.
You would also have to consider guarantees. Does your
potential web design company offer a guarantee? Most web design companies do
not. So when you find one who does, you can know that they feel very confident
in their capabilities. Another thing to consider is: Does the web design
company display a phone number that they can be contacted at. Sometimes as a
client you would like to speak with someone, not just get a reply to an e-mail
the next day.
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