How to Choose a Website Design Company
Find a website design company., Evaluate the website design company's site and own portfolio., Ask them what their technical expertise is., Look at their attention to detail.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find a website design company.
The easiest way is to Google them or look in your phone book. -
Step 2: Evaluate the website design company's site and own portfolio.
Any company can say they have great designs but a company’s portfolio should speak for itself.
To adequately judge a website you must look at:
Quality of design, ease of use, initial impressions, how the site compares to others in the same industry, consistent look throughout each site, and ease of navigation. , Don't be afraid of bringing specific things up such as:
Do they test on Mac and PC? Do they offer Search Engine Optimization? Do they use templates? Do they have their own servers? Do they consider accessibility and standards? , Sometimes the smallest things can make all the difference.
Look for:
Page titles
- each page should be unique and descriptive.
Terms of use pages
- every site should have a terms of use and a privacy statement.
Use of contact forms rather than published email addresses
- this will reduce spam. -
Step 3: Ask them what their technical expertise is.
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Step 4: Look at their attention to detail.
Detailed Guide
The easiest way is to Google them or look in your phone book.
Any company can say they have great designs but a company’s portfolio should speak for itself.
To adequately judge a website you must look at:
Quality of design, ease of use, initial impressions, how the site compares to others in the same industry, consistent look throughout each site, and ease of navigation. , Don't be afraid of bringing specific things up such as:
Do they test on Mac and PC? Do they offer Search Engine Optimization? Do they use templates? Do they have their own servers? Do they consider accessibility and standards? , Sometimes the smallest things can make all the difference.
Look for:
Page titles
- each page should be unique and descriptive.
Terms of use pages
- every site should have a terms of use and a privacy statement.
Use of contact forms rather than published email addresses
- this will reduce spam.
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