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How do I select a web design company? This section is to help you find the perfect fit for you web design and SEO needs. Choosing a qualified honest web design company can be difficult. Below we will cover what you should expect to have on your website, questions to ask a web design company and what you need to get started. What should I expect to have on my website? Good clear graphic design and visual hiearchy.
A easily definable marketing message.
A professional look and feel.
Several calls to action
A phone number / way to contact on every page.
A blog that can edit some of my websites content
Updateable news / press section
Video(s)
Lots of pictures and / or a photo gallery
Social media
RSS feeds Questions to ask a potential web design company. Do I get a detailed proposal outlining the project?
Do you hand code your websites? This is important. It shows a level of experience you can not get with developers that can not hand code a website.
Will my website be Search Engine friendly?
Will you market my website?
What software do you intend to use to develop my website?
Do I get the source code after the website is completed?
Will you backup and send me a CD of my website when it's complete?
Will my website work in all internet browsers?
Will it clearly define what I do?
Do you have both a graphic designer and a web developer on staff?
How long have you been building websites?
How many websites have you built? How do I start the web design process? Determine your target audience.
Ask yourself what would your target audience be searching for on my website?
Write or have the web company write text for each website page
Determine how to market your website
Outline the above information and select a web design company
Get a written proposal detailing the work signed by both parties.
You will now need to make a 50% deposit. The other 50% is due when the website is live.
They should produce a mock up or sketch with 10 days, this should be a semi functional website
A well designed website will accomplish all the above with out hesitation. These principles should be expected and not overlooked when selecting a website design company. |
