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Questions to Consider When Hiring a Web Designer or Web Design Agency.
If you're thinking about hiring a web designer or design agency, it's important to thoroughly research your options.
If you're thinking about hiring a web designer or design agency, it's important to thoroughly research your options. Here are some key considerations and questions to help guide your decision:
Web Design Process
Does the web designer or web design company outline their process and importantly do they include you in the design and development stages? Being involved in the process will ensure that the final product aligns with your vision and needs.
Web Design Portfolio Review
Evaluate their portfolio to see if their previous web design work matches your aesthetic and functional requirements. Do their designs resonate with you? Does their past work demonstrate the capabilities you need?
Website Technology Choices
Does the web designer or design agency use a one-size-fits-all approach with technology, or do they select the best tools for your specific project? For instance, while WordPress is popular, it may be unnecessary for smaller projects and can lead to higher ongoing costs due to maintenance and updates. This can be difficult to establish so ask the web designer what different technologies they can use.
Web Design Agency or Freelance Web Designer
Consider whether you prefer working with a web design agency or an individual freelance web designer. Agencies may offer more resources and support, while freelancers often provide a more personalized touch. The choice depends on your preference for collaboration and the scope of your project.
Your Web Design Budget
Determine your budget and communicate it to potential designers. Be clear about your financial limits to avoid wasting time on proposals that are beyond your means. Some designers may decline projects that cannot be adequately funded to ensure quality work.
Client Testimonials
Read testimonials and reviews from past clients. These can provide insights into the web designer's reliability, communication, and the quality of their work. Additionally, ask if they can provide references for further validation.
By addressing these six points, you can better assess whether a web designer is the right fit for your project.
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Alison Reynolds
Plan B Theatre
Plan B Theatre
" Site was delivered quickly and to our brief and specifications which seems to be extremely unusual in this day and age.
Site is easy to use and update even for someone with little knowledge of computers. Thanks for a great service "
Site is easy to use and update even for someone with little knowledge of computers. Thanks for a great service "
Helen Smith
The Tortoise Table
The Tortoise Table
" I would just like to say thank you for making us a site which is receiving so much praise.
The Tortoise Table staff went to London Zoo this week.
Before leaving we gave the Reptile keepers the link to our website and on arriving home we discovered we had received 2 emails from them both telling us how excellent the site is and on showing it to other staff they had received positive comments. "
The Tortoise Table staff went to London Zoo this week.
Before leaving we gave the Reptile keepers the link to our website and on arriving home we discovered we had received 2 emails from them both telling us how excellent the site is and on showing it to other staff they had received positive comments. "