How to Choose the Best Web Designer for Your Business

Aug 17

There is no denying the fact that having a professional website design is essential for every blue-collar business. If you are looking for a website developer to create a new website for your business, or freshen up your existing site, then you're making a great investment in your business.

But it can be a lot of work to finding the right professional to build your website. How can you be sure they will give you a high-quality website? Are you certain that your chosen developer has performed great work in the past?

In this blog, I'll discuss some proven ways you can vet the right website developer for your business. After all, it has to be someone you can trust!

Look at Online Reviews

It is not uncommon for clients to leave reviews on a website developer's site. These can be tough to find, but with a little bit of online sleuthing you should have no problem locating some testimonials. Check out their Google My Business profile, as well as any freelancer sites you may have found them on.

If the company has been around long enough and they are well respected in their industry, then chances are good that there will be at least one review or testimonial available about them.

Don't settle for anything less than five or four stars! If your chosen agency only has three and under ratings from past customers, it may not be worth pursuing this opportunity any further as these poor reviews could reflect poorly on your business if those potential visitors take time out of their day to read them before coming to your site.

Collect and Verify References

References are a bit more trustworthy than reviews since you can speak to actual customers and listen to their experiences. This is a great opportunity to find out in detail about the company and how they work.

If you're still unsure of which designer to choose, it may be worth considering an interview with each one as this will give you insight into their communication style and help make your final decision easier. Since there will be a lot of back and forth communication between you and your web designer, you want to make sure it’s someone you like, get along with, and would enjoy working with.

Make sure that there are no gaps in references or testimonials before making a commitment! It's important for both parties involved so don't leave anything unchecked.

Ask About the Price and Deliverables Upfront

There's nothing worse than encountering a great website designer only to find out later that their price is above your budget. This is also true if you encounter a sleazy developer that isn't clear on producing the deliverables you stated in the initial interview.

Make sure both parties are very clear about the price and deliverables before moving forward. This will allow you to avoid wasting your time and create a shortlist of suitable candidates.

Conduct Interviews

It may be a great idea to schedule an interview with a prospective website developer. This way, you can get a feel for their working process, ask for references, and ask as many questions as you want!