Before a project even gets underway a crucial decision from the offset can be selecting the right company to take your project forwards. Whether you opt to work with us or not, we want to help you ask the right questions to make the best choice for your business and requirements. Before acquiring website quotes and making your decision you may want to consider the following:
Platform
Are the developers building on a specific CMS platform? If so you may want to consider the pros and cons which that CMS offers. Can you easily accomplish all the tasks required using that CMS? is it easily expandable? A quick sign that the web design company is stuck in the stone age, is if they discourage a Content Management System. You need a CMS for your website, without it, you’ll be at a significant disadvantage in the market. There are many options of CMS available with different advantages and disadvantages, for more info see our joomla web design page.
Long term goals
Does the web developer understand and is able to help you achieve your long term goals? Does the developer offer long lasting value? Can they help with digital marketing? Can they help you push on from your initial goals or you could be searching out a new company a few years down the line.
Reviews
It's worth noting what others experience working with a web company has been like. Has it been generally a positive or negative experience? Previous customers experiences working with the company can be telling of how you can expect to be treated.
Project examples
Take a look through any available portfolios and existing work which are available for you to see. Do you like what you see? Are there any projects along the lines of what you are looking for? A portfolio is a quick and easy wy to evaluate a companies highest standards of work.
Do they listen to your ideas?
You are the expert of your industry, is the developer listening to your input, you probably have a better idea about your products and services than the developer. If a web design company doesn’t listen to your ideas or isn’t open-minded enough to see how to market it, then you probably shouldn’t work with them.
Are they contributing with suggestions?
While it’s important for your web designer to listen to you, you need to work with someone who will challenge your opinions and bring an outside point of view to your idea, concepts, and strategy. You may know your business, but your website needs to be designed by someone who knows design.
Do they build responsive websites?
Responsive web design is here to stay. It is simply the best way to design a website these days in the eyes of google (important for marketing), for your users (serve a flawless experience from device to device) and for your brand.
Website quotes
It's worth obtaining a few website quotes to see how they compare. You may find that some companies specialise in some areas more than others, ensure the company you opt for your future as well as current requirements.
All in all there are many factors to consider when selecting the right company for your project and goals, it isn't the easiest decision to make but it's certainly an important one to get right. If you decide you like what you see and hear, schedule a meeting to speak with someone at the company about your growing business. Any good business will take the time to have a conversation with you and answer any hesitations you may have.
If you need any assistance with your project or just wish to discuss it feel free to contact us. We have offices in several locations and recently opened our web design Essex brance.
