5 factors you should consider before hiring a web designer.


Design Complexity.

  Do you really need a professional to create a website for you or is the design that you want or need simple  enough for you to do it yourself? Most often we just need a website to market our brand and that the content we need are just a bit of info and our contact details. If the design is not that complex, you can try to create the website yourself using the free and easy to use website builders available on the web. Sometimes websites like google sites, wordpress, and blogger can do the job and is easily managed even by non-web design versed users and are easy to make.

Website Maintenance & SEO

  A very important part of getting a website is making sure that you have access to edit or adjust the website either through a Content Management System provided for you by the designer or by a third party solution. Make sure that you ask the designer to give you a CMS whenever you get a site designed. As you get more activity on your website there will always be a need for you to make minor updates to your content and  CMS will be the tool to help you. Search Engine Optimization is also an important part of Web design. A good SEO will lead to more clicks and visitors so it's best that your designer can help you with SEO.

Communication

 When you hire a designer for your website you want to be sure that you and the designer can communicate well in order for the final product to match your desired result.  A misunderstanding between the customer and designer can delay the project or even result in a mistake with the design of the website. Good communication between both parties will help you get your thoughts and ideas across faster and clearer.

Designer Competency

  Does he/she have the skills or knowledge to create the website to suit your needs? Websites though mostly made with HTML and CSS, have many different coding languages that can further tailor the design to your requirements. Looking at the designer's portfolio or past projects can give you an idea if he/she can provide you with the design that you need.

Completion Rate

   Another factor to consider is whether the design can be completed on time. A good way to tell this is by looking at feedbacks provided by their previous clients and portfolio..

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