HIRING A WEB DESIGNER? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE DOING SO


Designing your new website could either be an absolute dream come true, or a horrendous nightmare. You can find several companies with a simple search, who claim that they design and build responsive websites to drive traffic. But how do you verify they are legit or not, especially in a city like Mumbai, where the number of web companies is increasing by the day?

If you want to create a website from scratch or update an existing website, choosing the right web designer plays an important role in the success of your website.  Asking the right set of questions during the selection process is very important so that you and the web company are on the same page with respect to your business requirements.

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In order to relieve some of the tension, we have prepared a list of questions you need to ask your prospective web designing firms which will help you narrow down your search and save time.

Let’s begin!


Are they experienced in you niche?

A good website requires extensive research into the business and industry before the design process begins. For your website to succeed, it is important that your website designer understands your industry thoroughly, post which he will be able to carry code accordingly.  Doing this doesn’t only build your search chart, but also helps in your overall search engine optimization. In short, it’s a major plus point if your web designer has experience in your niche. More importantly you need to inquire whether your web designer is building your website on platforms like Magento or is it going to be built from scratch using various programming languages like HTML 5, CSS 3, JavaScript, C++ and many more, because accordingly this impacts not only the duration but the overall cost as well.



Are they outsourcing any services?

Most often than not, some companies that list web design and development as services frequently have no experts or even required staff to back up their promises; in such cases this can result in massive delays in the project and eventually will lead to an increase in the cost. On the other hand, if you expect additional services apart from web designing, chances are that your work will be outsourced (guaranteed!). In that case, questions like who is it going to be outsourced to? Past work? Cost of additional work? etc., are some of the things you need to clear out.


What about my website’s security?

Security and maintenance are key factors in the efficiency and sustainability of a website for most companies. Others choose to host their website to avoid the headache of manually handling the process. It is essential to understand from your web designer the security measures that are being taken to avoid intrusions from hackers. In addition to hosting, your web provider should plan the CMS and various plug-ins of the website in order to ensure its continuous and seamless efficiency at all times.


When can you start?

Web designers and developers are super busy professionals. If your prospective says that they’re available tomorrow, RUN AWAY! Chances are that they are either new in the market or inexperienced to bag clients. Being available right at the spot means the web designer is out of work. Every designer knows the worth of their salt. That being said, considering the current scenario where almost all businesses require a website, web designers are in huge demand.


How much?

The final question is where you enquire about the cost of designing your website. Keep all your requirements in mind and take a call accordingly whether the amount quoted is worth it or not. While web designers don’t come cheap, don’t fall into a trap where you’re getting a really cheap deal, no matter how tempting it may be. Evaluate all the above things before accepting or rejecting any offer and it’ll surely save you loads and time and painkillers.

As a business owner, these are the questions you should definitely ask your prospective web designer to evaluate which of them best understood your business requirement is offering the right solution and is asking for the right price.



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