Checklist for choosing a web designer
- Review their portfolio. A professional web designer should have their own portfolio of work, showcasing previous projects.
- Review online work. Can the designer provide examples of online work in addition to work from their portfolio?
- Check references. It is worth speaking to former clients to obtain feedback about their work.
- Review their training and qualifications. A professional designer should have, at a very basic level, knowledge of HTML and JavaScript languages.
- Do you want a database driven site? If so, can the web designer work on the technical requirements as well as the design functionality? Do they have experience of this?
- Check their knowledge. Do they ask questions about you and your business? Do they seem interested in your business?
- Check their understanding. Do they understand the environment in which your business operates? This may include a limit on resources, the audience focus and unique selling points of your business. Do they know who your competitors are?
- Check their interpersonal skills. Is communication an issue? Can they get their message across to you without getting bogged down in technical jargon? Will other members of staff be able to communicate with them easily?
- Check copyright ownership. Will they turn over all ownership of graphics to you once the project is finished?
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