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It can be hard to find the right web design company. There are so many options and so much information out there. It can be hard to find a company that seems genuinely trustworthy and competent. But once you do, you can rest easy knowing that the search is over.
Finding the right web design company can be an easier process with the following steps.
1. Find a company you can trust that specializes in web design.
2. Find a company that has an advertising campaign that matches your needs and allows you to browse their portfolio at no charge.
3. Look for companies that have portfolios you can easily find on the internet.
4. Make sure that the business you're considering hiring is listed with major search engines (Google, Yahoo, Bing) and directories (Yellow Pages, Elance).
5. Look for a company that is proud of its work and has its portfolio displayed prominently.
6. Once you've narrowed the field, contact three companies and ask them to provide screening information, including:
A) Personal references from previous clients that you can contact directly
(B) If a company does not have personal references but does have a physical location, find out where it is so you can check it out for yourself. Personal references are always preferable, though.
7. Choose two or three different companies to talk with in person. Ask them to provide you with an estimate of the cost of designing your site and any other information they think you might need in making your decision.
8. Once you've narrowed the field further, visit the websites of your top companies and see if they are easy to navigate and display their portfolio. Also, are there a lot of empty spaces? A good web design company knows that image is a large part of website design and will showcase this accordingly via images, graphics, logos, and more.
9. Feel free to ask for references from the other companies you eliminated because you didn't feel comfortable with them, or if they wouldn't provide references.
10. Find out what type of training your web designer is receiving. Are they using only the newest technologies? Are they being trained by people with experience and knowledge in the design industry?
11. Consider how quickly the turnaround time will be for your project and what other projects will be at the same time, so you can plan accordingly.
12. Check out the costs. Are they reasonable?
13. Find out if the company will be solely responsible for the maintenance or updating of your site after its completion or if you will have to deal with a different department for that.
14. Check with the Better Business Bureau to see if there are any complaints against your web design company.
15. Make sure you understand what your website will look like so there is no miscommunication between you and the company.
16. Make sure that your web design company does not rush your project and is willing to take the time necessary to get it done correctly. It's worth the wait, and once it's up, you will be happy you did.
17. Don't settle for less than what you want just to save a few dollars. The outcome will be worth your while, trust me!
18. Once your website is designed, you will want to keep it up-to-date. Again, check with the Better Business Bureau to see if there are any complaints against your web design company or if there have been any recent personnel changes.
19. Check back on your website periodically to see what kind of growth it's having and whether you are maintaining a healthy traffic count.
20. Make sure your company will do everything possible to make sure you feel comfortable during the entire process, from start to finish. Good communication is key!
21. Make sure that the company is willing to work with you once the project is completed. Some will tell you that they can't work with you after the job is completed because they have a policy of not maintaining sites for longer than one year. They then have to move on to the next client. That's fine, but it might not be what you want out of a company if you like their style and approach. So ask them how long they will be able to maintain your site.
22. How long has the company been in business, and how many employees does it have?
23. Check out your company's financial stability; check with the Better Business Bureau for complaints or failed projects; and look at their online reviews to see if others have had a good experience working with them.
24. Make sure your web design company will be available during and after the project is completed to answer questions and resolve any problems that may arise.
25. Always remember to ask an honest, knowledgeable professional before you decide to hire a company to design your site, even if they don't work with you they can still help you with this step of the process.
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