10 questions to ask, before hiring any professional web designer

Aug 25
17:29

2010

Joanna Gadel

Joanna Gadel

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You may want to build a website and may not know what qualities you should look for while employing a web designing firm. You need to find a lot of things while appointing a professional designer. You ought to make a questionnaire that you will be raising. Here is a list of 10 questions to ask, before hiring any professional web designer for your convenience.

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Once you have decided to make a website then you need to know who to hire as the web designer. It could be anyone but you need to make sure that they are a team of dedicated professionals. They should have the right blend of experience and expertise. However you need to know what kind of questions to ask any professional web designer before hiring.

 

Can they give an estimation of a project? Is a break down possible?

 

The first thing that you need to ask a web designer is that whether they can give you an estimation of the cost of their services. In addition to this you need to get a break down of their prices. This should be a list of pricing for creation of content,10 questions to ask, before hiring any professional web designer Articles graphics and uploading them on the site.

 

Is there a turnaround time?

 

One question that you should not forget to inquire is that how long it will take for complete website design work.

 

Do they have a portfolio and can they provide with references?

Now after you have found out about these details you need to request them for their portfolio. You need to check on their proficiency as well. In other words you should check on their online presence. Then you should also find out about references too. This will serve as a client testimonial for you.

 

Ask them can they design a giant size web 2.0 logo for your website?

 

This is very important for your company and you need to ask your designer that can she/he design a giant size web 2.0 logo for your website or not.

 

 

Are they capable of designing SEO friendly web templates?

 

You need to find out that whether they are capable of designing SEO friendly we templates or not. This is an important factor while choosing your web designer.

 

What HTML structure do they follow, table based or DIV based?

 

Ask your professional web designer what HTML structure do they follow, table based or DIV based. DIV provide your website with clarity in coding for sure which could be an add-on.

 

Are the web designers willing to redesign?

Another thing that you need to find out is that is a redesign possible or not. If the answer is in the affirmative then ask your web designer what is the cost that you may be charged for it. Additionally you need to ask them that whether they can format an equally complex website or not.

 

Are modifications available at the same price?

 

Do not forget to ask your web designer about modifications that you may need to make at some time or the other. You need to find out about the price for that.

 

Do they need an approval?

 

This is a must for you to ask your professional web designer that is s/he going to ask you for an approval. After all it is your site and your opinion is important.

 

Do they want any testimonials?

 

Lastly check whether they need to get a feedback from you. This may serve as a testimonial in future. Just find out whether they are interested or not in doing so.