Typically quotes that are much cheaper than other companies come from newer design firms that do not have experience to and need to lure in clients with low rates. For some this may be fine, but for others this may cost them thousands of dollars in lost revenue, leads and reputation. Usually design firms that cost more will save you more in long run. Just be careful not to pick most expensive without considering others, it is very possible that most expensive may go out of business tomorrow and take all your money too.

* Experience: Experience comes in many forms, it is possible for firm to be a specialist in one area or have a wide variety of experience. Unless your budget doesn't allow for it, typically you want to choose a design firm that specializes in all of specific areas you need. Whether it is one single thing, or many, make sure that company you choose can cover everything you need.

* Ability to learn: When you are considering a firm for your project, make sure that they ask questions. Do you want firm to just do work based on what you tell them? Or do you want design firm to ask questions about your business and market and try to design a website that will fit your companies identity? In order for a design firm to create an effective website that will accomplish your goals design firm that is creating it must understand your business and be able to turn that vision in their head into a functional and appealing website.

Finally, remember that if you just want a new PHP or Perl script that will integrate into your existing systems, choose a web development company; but if you are looking for a new identity online that will increase sales and leads, choose a design firm that can see your vision online.

Soul Search And Rediscover Your Passions This is NOT time to make major life decisions, but it's a perfect time to re evaluate what is most important to you. When you were 10 years old, what was it you wanted to be when you grew up? If you went in another direction, is it time to explore that option now? What are your values, your needs, your personal boundaries? What is it that you love so much you get lost in time? What is it that makes you laugh until you wet your pants? What have you always wanted to do, but never had chance? The time is right to explore these things about yourself.

Evolve Rather Than Revolve This is a time of evolution for you, not a revolution. Based on what you're doing, or not doing, things will change. You'll think about and do things differently than you did before. Things that worked for you before will no longer work. You'll see things you didn't see before. Take time to "just notice" without judgment. It doesn't need to be about shoulds, coulds, good or bad. It just is, so just notice.

Let Go And Let Be I'm a believer that we have power to influence outcomes, but we can't control them. In other words, what will be will be. I also believe that universe is constantly sending us messages. If you don't listen to messages, you get to learn lessons. Save yourself frustration and struggle of trying to control outcomes.

Maintain Undeniable Faith Even if it's not clear now, never lose faith in yourself or your abilities. Your past successes are validations that you have what it takes to navigate and emerge from this experience with a greater sense of understanding and appreciation.