Part 2. How to select a Web Design Company

Before you select a web design company, it is important for you have a following things.


Once you’ve prepared your ideas for your Web site, you should start looking at Web design company online. Since you’ve prepared and know what you want out of your Web site, you want to look for different firms that will be able to deliver the site you need. One of the best ways to find a design firm is to identify Web sites that you like and look at the bottom of their homepage to see who designed their site. If this doesn’t work, you may try using search engines to generate a list of Web design firms. Once you have a list of firms to look at, you will want to select at least three to investigate further and seek quotes from.
Assess Portfolio
As you are looking at design companies online, look at the layout and usability of their website. If you have a hard time finding your way around or are not pleased with the Web design you see on the website, look for another firm. If you are pleased with what you see as you navigate around the website, the next step is to look at the Web designer’s portfolio. As you look at what they’ve designed for their clients, determine if you like the work that you see. If you are not satisfied with what the designer is capable of producing, move on until you find a firm that impresses you.
Ask Questions
Once you’ve identified at least three firms that you are interested in, it is important to ask specific questions to help you determine which firm will work the best for you. Some questions that you will want to ask each company are:

• How long have you been designing business?
• Do you have materials to help me get started?
• How much do you charge? Per hour? Per project?
• Can I see some of your search engine rankings?
• What kind of support do you offer?
• Who will maintain my site?
• Will you maintain my mail server?
• Can I monitor the progress of my Web site development?
• Do you offer additional services such as Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and copywriting? 

As you are talking with potential Web designers, be aware of how they answer each question. Are they willing to take the time to make sure you understand things or do they sound rushed or annoyed by having to answer your questions? You will be working closely with your Web designer, so it is important that you choose someone that you can comfortably work with.
Check References
Once you have received satisfactory answers to the above questions and feel confident with a Web design company, it is important to check their references. Ask past clients if they were pleased with the work done for them, if deadlines were met, and if work was completed within budget. Talking with past clients will help you determine if a designer will accomplish what they say they will in a professional and ethical manner.
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