subject: Web Design Rates: Are You Getting Your Money's Worth [print this page] For those who are interested in starting their online business, the need to have a website is a given. If you have an in-depth knowledge in creating appealing websites, you can start building a site tailored to meet your own standards. But for whatever reason that you can't, you will want to employ the expertise of a web designer. And because we are paying them, we want to know if we're getting our money's worth.
Rate. It's no denying that the amount is usually the first thing that springs to mind. We want to know the rates that are charged for the work that needs to be done. But before giving the go-ahead signal, there are a few different things that you need to consider about the rates that will be charged for the design you need.
1.Quality of work. There are several companies/individuals out there who claim that they can provide you with a good web design. The only way to find out if their claim is true is through samples of their previous stint. Most companies have a portfolio of websites they have created for previous clients. It is, without a doubt, your right to ask them to present samples that will help you decide whether or not they're the best choice for you. Stay away from those will are unwilling to show any examples of their work. Chances are there's really nothing great to show off. You don't want these individuals to handle your web design, do you?
If in case you choose a low price service, make sure that you could still avail of high quality work. In the real world, choosing the lowest price is not an ideal scenario because, most often than not, you'll end up getting a poor quality web design.
2.Number of Web Pages. Don't forget to ask the number of web pages they can create for the rate that they are charging you. How many numbers of pages are needed in order for them to provide you with everything that you need in one website? If your business needs to display a large number of products or services, then you will definitely need several pages so you could showcase all of the merchandise you sell.
3.Type of Website that you want. This must also be factored in to the rates that are charged for the service that you need. There are several content management systems that are available out there. During your research, you may find that a certain company only builds website on certain content management systems. Employing the service of a company that specializes in particular content management systems that you need is a good thing. It could mean that they are skilled at making websites on the type of CMS that they have listed.
4.Experience. There is truth in the saying, "experience is the best teacher". Experience can be measured through the number of years the company has existed and the amount of work they have done for other clients. But let's not be discriminatory to new companies as well. If in case you come across a newly-established web design company, check their qualifications.
