6 Things You Should Look for in a Good Web Designer

You've done your homework and you know your new business is bound to be a success, but only if you can establish a strong web presence. That starts with a powerful website to sell your brand - along with some strategic use of social media of course. Chances are your company has no experience in setting up a website so you plan on turning to a web designer to help launch your online business. How do you find a good web designer? It can be a little overwhelming trying to figure out which web designer to use. There are a gazillion options out there, but how do you choose the right one? Frankly, there are many bad choices to sift through and finding a good designer can seem like trying to find a needle in a haystack. While the task may be challenging it's not impossible. As long as you know the right questions to ask and the right things to look for you will find a great web designer that understands you and your business.

Finding Success on Craigslist

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Craigslist is a popular place to find many things, but you have to be cautious when using it, as there are many dead ends. If you're going to use Craigslist in your search for a good web designer, it's best to do so with a critical eye. If a web designer can't even organize a good advertisement, they're probably not going to do a good job on your website. Do they provide links to their portfolio of work? Is their contact information easy to find? If the answer to any of these questions is no, you may want to keep looking.

Is the Designer an Open Book?

It's not important where you find a web designer, but it is important that they offer real value. They should clearly outline the services they offer and they should make it easy for you to contact them either by email or phone. If a company posts pictures of their employees on their site that's another good sign that they stand by their work. It suggests a sense of pride in their portfolio and a willingness to be associated with it. Finally, they should have no problem meeting with you in person - if they're not willing to do so keep looking.

What Does Their Portfolio Look like?

One of the best ways to get a good feel for a web designer is to look at their body of work. Does their portfolio impress you? If you like their style there's a good chance you're going to like the work they do for you, but if you look at their portfolio and you're not impressed it's probably best to keep looking. If they don't have a portfolio you shouldn't even consider them.

Are They Responsive?

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Clear and honest communication should be a key focus of any business and that includes web design companies. If you have to chase the designer through several texts or phone calls to get a quote and clarify any questions then they're not the best choice. Designing your actual website is only part of the job of a professional web designer. They should also be good listeners and good communicators. It's unlikely that they'll design a website that captures the essence of your business if they can't respond to a simple text.

Professional Approach

When you talk to any business service provider, it shouldn't take long to get a sense of their level of expertise. A professional web designer should be well spoken, listen carefully to your questions, take proper notes, provide you with a detailed quote, and they should know their stuff! It's not a bad idea to compare a web designer's professionalism with other businesses or services that you've been satisfied with in the past. How do they compare?

Trust Your Gut

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At Bragdeal we live the values discussed in this article every day. We encourage you to ask a lot of questions - in fact we look forward to them. Ultimately, it comes down to trusting your gut and we know that once we've had a chance to sit down and talk with your team you'll know that you've made the right choice. Don't just hire the first company you find, ask the right questions and do your homework. We will be here waiting for your call when you're ready.

Sincerely,
BragDeal Team
Website : http://www.bragdeal.com