10 Things To Consider When Choosing A Web Designer (part 1)
Are you in the process of trying to choose a web designer to tackle your next website project
? If so, you should never make the mistake of hiring just anyone, as there are plenty of designers out there who provide sub-par work and charge a fortune for it. The last thing you will want is to become tangled up with someone who is going to completely rip you off. Instead, you should consider the following things:
The detail of the web designer"s own website
This is actually one of the best ways to judge the quality of the work that the company is able to provide. If their website looks pretty average or as if an amateur has worked on it, you can expect them to provide you with a similar product.
Know exactly what you want
It doesn"t matter if you don"t understand or know the technical aspects of the process, all that matters is that you have a pretty good idea of what you want the website to look like. If you forget to mention vital aspects of the design, you"ll have to pay more to have them added in later.
Ask for a detailed quote
Treat your website as you would with any other project; ask the web designer for a quote that breaks down exactly what services you are paying for. This will also give you something to compare with other companies to ensure that you"re making the right choice.
Find out what levels of support are available
This refers to the support that you will receive from the designer whilst the website is being built and after it has been finished. What sorts of changes are going to cost you extra money? Can you make changes yourself or do they have to do everything?
Ask for client recommendations and testimonials
You should always find out what past clients have that about the web designer"s work. Don"t just take the on-site testimonials for truth; try to contact these clients directly and ask for an honest opinion on the work and professionalism of the designer.
In part two of this article, we look at the final 5 things that you should take into consideration when choosing a web designer to work on your upcoming website project. By combining both of these lists, you will find yourself in a much better position to choose a designer who is able to provide you with the standard of work that you require.