Choosing a Web Design Company

Deciding on the best web design company can be a daunting task. You likely know what a significant marketing tool a website is and how important it is to growing your business. Regardless of the type of business, from non-profits to large corporate websites a website is a great way to gain new customers and keep your current customers up-to-date on what you're doing. 

So how do you decide on the best web design company to meet your needs? We've pulled together some questions to ask yourself and to ask the web design company you're considering. These questions will help you better understand what you're looking for and how to make sure the company you select can meet your needs. 

Prior to contacting a web design company ask yourself the following questions: 

"Who is the website's target audience?

"How will your target audience find your website? Will you be using paid ads, optimizing the website for search engines, using print material or a combination?

"When visitors get to your website what is the first thing you would like them to do?

"Do you want the ability to update your own website using a content management system or do you plan to hire someone for all the updates?
"What is your timeframe for finishing the website?

"What are your overall goals for the website? How will you measure these goals to ensure you are achieving them?
 
After answering the above questions you can start contacting a web design company. When deciding if the company is a good match for you, here are a few things to consider:

"Does the company have professional designs in their portfolio? Does the quality reflect what you would like to see for your website?
"Has the company worked on any similar projects to what you are looking for?

"What kind of support does the company offer before, during and after the design process?

"Is the company responsive? How long does it take them to get back to you?
"What other services does the company offer to ensure you receive the highest return on investment possible?
 

Once you have done some research on what you are looking for and which company is best able to match this need you are ready to select a web design company and move forward with designing your company's website.