Ask your web developer these 5 things 

After checking out their portfolio, feeling out their style range and deciding if you the website you’ve been visualising can be created with their skillset, get into contact with them and ask these five questions:

1. What is your build process?

A seasoned designer will be able to tell you their web building process in detail, right off the bat. They will have recited it to many other customers and they will complete the process every time the build a website. Although it may not be the most riveting listen, a detailed web building process indicates that they have a thought out plan for building your site. Which means that you can rest assured that you are in good hands.

2. Can I have a proposal?

Your web developer may give you a quote for how much it will cost to build your site after you first inquire. After further consultation and a better understanding of the work that needs doing, your web developer should provide you with a proposal. This should be inclusive of a set price, how long it will take and an outline of exactly what will be done to build the site and how the site will function. Proposals give you an understanding of what to expect and an idea of what you are getting for your money.

3. Will my site be responsive?

Creating a website that is responsive across all devices is pivotal to the success of your website. If your website does not function well when somebody searches for your product or service on a smaller device than a laptop then you lose out not only on customer interaction but google ranking too. Choose a web developer who can explain to you how they are going to make your website responsive.

4. How do I make amendments?

If you are planning on going your separate ways after the site has been launched, and not investing in an ongoing maintenance package with your developer. Find out from your web developer how to use the system they have picked for managing and changing content on the site. Should any information change, you want to be able to keep your website up to date with all relevant information. There are a multitude of management systems that your designer could use, just ask.

5. What do you need from me?

The best websites are built upon a foundation of strong communication and a partnership that understands each other’s needs. Your developer carries the expertise in making your site, but you carry the knowledge about your industry. Share with your developer everything you can about how your industry operates and how your customers interact with your services. It is likely that with will require some visual and informational content from you as well.

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