 | Quality of Web Sites Probably the best way to evaluate a web site developer is to visit other web sites the developer has designed. Look for things like the quality of the graphics, the download speed of each page, advanced features, and the overall user friendliness of the design. Go beyond the home page and see if the other pages are of the same quality as the home page. Most of all, go with your gut reaction. If you don't like what you see, chances are you will not be happy with the site this developer creates for you. |
 | Technological Expertise It is important that you choose a web site developer that has enough technical expertise to meet both your near term AND long term goals. Web sites are now more sophisticated than ever, and many web designers are having a hard time keeping up with the rapid pace of technology. So, whether you need electronic commerce, search capabilities, or other advanced features, be sure that your web designer has enough know-how to offer you the best possible solution.
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 | Contact References What better way to learn about web site developer than asking past clients their opinion. Ask the developer to provide you with a list of references, and then call or email each client. Ask many questions. Was the client happy with the web site? Was the developer easy to work with? Did the developer understand and listen the client's needs? Reliability is a rare commodity in this field, so be sure to also ask if the designer was dependable and responsive.
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 | First Impressions are Telling Your initial contact with the designer should give you good clues on what it is like doing business with them. Did somebody answer the phone promptly when you called? If you left a message, did they return your call promptly? Was the representative friendly and helpful? If you are new to the Internet, did the representative take time to explain to you some of the issues involved in web design? Trust your instincts. If the developer doesn't bother to be courteous or promptly return your phone call, then expect more of the same when doing business with them.
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 | Web site designer. Web site design incorporates not only what you can see but also many underlying features that you can't. These invisible features can either make or break the web site. When a site designer says there is a lot to be done to what appears a perfectly good site - believe them. Give them the time to really finish their work - it will be time and money well spent. That applies to all designers, not just Web factor. The impression of your organization created by your web site is more crucial than ever. Web site designers strive for the correct balance between many conflicting variables to create the correct web site for their clients. Listen to their advice. And it's hard to explain how much time and effort is needed to build a truly good web site.
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 | It must be: 1. Attractive and easy to use. 2. Faster than is possible. 3. Well ranked on searching systems. 4. Good value for money for the client. Most web site designers know all of this. There might be one in ten that can actually do it
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