How to Choose a Web Design Company
On the Internet today, there are
many people who call themselves web designers and web design companies. Some
people do it for fun, as a hobby or part-time. 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 a e-commerce website, it is best to choose a web designer who 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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