Choosing a qualified web design company can be difficult. Below we will cover what you should expect to have on your website, questions to ask a web design company and how to get started with the web design process. If you have any questions feel free to contact us.
What should I expect to have on my website?
- Good clear graphic design and visual hiearchy.
- A easily definable marketing message.
- A professional look and feel.
- Several calls to action
- A phone number / way to contact on every page.
- A blog that can edit some of my websites content
- Updateable news / press section
- Video(s)
- Lots of pictures and / or a photo gallery
- Social media
- RSS feeds
A professional web design company will help you succeed. They should be willing to answer any questions or concerns you may have. These principles should be expected and not overlooked when selecting a website design company.
Ask detailed questions. Get a detailed proposal outlining the exact functionality of the website.
How do I start the web design process?
- Create a summary the website
- Outline the page structure the website
- Determine your target audiece.
- Determine how to market your website
- Ask yourself what would your target audience be searching for on my website?
- Eliminate pages that will not attract or be useful to your target audience
- Write or have the web company write text for each website page
- Select a web design company
- Get a written proposal detailing the work signed by both parties.
- You will now need to make a 50% deposit. The other 50% is due when the website is live.
- They should produce a mock up or sketch with 10 days, this should be a semi functional website
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