What make a Web Development company good? How you know that you have chosen the right
company to develop your website? Can the Web development company deliver what I have envisioned? These are some of the question that arises in every person wanting to outsource the development of their website. Yes, there are ways to assess a Web development company and make an informative decision. By taking necessary filtering steps you will have increased the odds of getting a website you want.
First thing I would look at would be experience. Has the Web Development Company enough experience. What kind of websites have the executed and in what verticals. Due attention to "relevant" experience should be given whilst choosing the development company.
Expertise in domain is also something I look at very seriously. A company that knows my area of business and has developed websites with that particular domain will be able to value add and point out to the things I may have missed out. They would also be able to suggest the latest trends and happening within that domain.
The next thing I would try to know is their work procedure and communication. Knowing this would really save you time and worry. An overly complicated and chaotic workflow would require you to put in additional time and effort and eventually delay the launch of your website. I would select a company with clear and multiple communication channels and a simplified and systematic work process which would ensure a "on-time" and "On budget" completion of your project.
On the second line of validation, I would look for feedback on the web development company not only left by their previous customers but also what previous employees have said about them. It will give you an feel about the company and an insight to whether the atmosphere is conducive to developing great talent within the company.
Finally, the cost of development. This is one of the decisive factors that most companies take into account. I would look at cost effectiveness rather than the lowest offer. I would choose a web development company that would provide me the best service package at a competitive cost.