As you begin your search you’re obviously going to try and make sure you get best “bang for your buck”. Before you make a decision make sure all your questions are answered, preferably in writing. Some questions that you will definitely want answers for are listed below.

1) Is this person a professional? (Ask to see samples of their work)

2) Is this person trustworthy? (Ask how long they’ve been in business, and if they can provide references)

3) Are prices fair and reasonable? (Make it clear you will be getting more than one proposal on work you need)

4) Will I get quality I need? (Make sure upfront that professional you’re hiring will do revisions if necessary.)

Many of these questions can often be answered while viewing designer’s own site. It will give you an instant review of their work. Often there will also a page containing samples of their work. If not, don’t hesitate to ask.

a. Examine their websites

- Survey projects in portfolio and check for consistent quality. - Ask if web design service has created solutions for businesses similar to yours. - Find out which country design service operates from.

b. Find out their design process

- Find out if web design service offers a standard process for developing web sites. - Do they take time to understand your web site goals and offer a solid planning proposal.

c. Determine what other products/services firm can offer

- Look for added value products or extra services design service can offer. - Make contact with web design services that are on your shortlist.

Step 4. Secure quotes from each design service

Obtain quotes from remaining design services so you can compare quality of design and service to make an informed decision.

- Select web designers you feel offer best web design options and services. - Supply same information to each web design service and ask for a quote to create your website. - Ask for a breakdown of costs so you can compare costs against other web design services.

Step 5. Evaluate proposals

Time spent reviewing and comparing each proposal will help you decide which website design service is best suited to your business requirements.

- Examine each proposal individually. - Check out how well web design service presented their web design proposal. - Keep a checklist for each proposal; look for strengths and weaknesses. - Compare each proposal. - Compare presentation, content and check if they satisfy your business needs and goals.

Once you have made your decision, advise design services that did not succeed and let them know why you decided not to choose their proposal. Finally contact successful design service and tell them good news.

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