You're sitting across the table from some "kid" who can't be older than maybe 22. This kid's wearing jeans, and feeling like a major effort was made because the shirt is both ironed and tucked in. Is this what you imagined from your web designer?
Most likely you are not. Despite how nice the kid is, you know that this is an important aspect of the company. However, sometimes you will hit the jackpot with a younger designer as they need to develop a portfolio and are willing to do the work on your website for free. But if you are not this lucky, time to look up the professionals.
Web page design is time consuming. I need my experience with a designer to be time saving. You do too. When you prepare for your meeting, be prepared. Before you sign a contract, spend some time looking for designers with more education and more experience. Call references.
Schedule meetings with three or four different designers. When you meet them, do not judge them based on whether you would wear that outfit on this occasion, but instead make sure that you are talking to a reasonable person who looks ready to take on your task, regardless of whether there is a necktie involved or not.
Before you go into hiring any designer, get to know what they will be working with. On the internet you can quickly learn most of the different languages that relate to web designing. While not necessary, this will ultimately save you time and money as you can pinpoint what you want done to the site.
When preparing to design your actual page - make you own small scale portfolio. Anything you want on the page should be introduced to the designer prior to them starting, that way it can be put in an aesthetically pleasing way. If you need features, make a list; such things as search tools, credit card entries, and so forth need to be considered.
Once your own smaller portfolio is created give it to the designer. Keeping one for yourself and handing one out to each individual candidate is a great way to get the best results - as often times you can have them create a simple model with your information so you can judge their work. Then you know how much you will have to pay for what quality of work.
Lastly, you need to make sure your designer offers maintenance care. It may not sound important at first, but keeping your site up to date is just as important as creating it. No matter if it is the same designer or by the company they work for, it is an essential piece to a successful site. Normally it is not free but it will benefit you greatly. If you spend the time to prepare for a web designer and creating your own website, you will not only save your time but also your money.
Most likely you are not. Despite how nice the kid is, you know that this is an important aspect of the company. However, sometimes you will hit the jackpot with a younger designer as they need to develop a portfolio and are willing to do the work on your website for free. But if you are not this lucky, time to look up the professionals.
Web page design is time consuming. I need my experience with a designer to be time saving. You do too. When you prepare for your meeting, be prepared. Before you sign a contract, spend some time looking for designers with more education and more experience. Call references.
Schedule meetings with three or four different designers. When you meet them, do not judge them based on whether you would wear that outfit on this occasion, but instead make sure that you are talking to a reasonable person who looks ready to take on your task, regardless of whether there is a necktie involved or not.
Before you go into hiring any designer, get to know what they will be working with. On the internet you can quickly learn most of the different languages that relate to web designing. While not necessary, this will ultimately save you time and money as you can pinpoint what you want done to the site.
When preparing to design your actual page - make you own small scale portfolio. Anything you want on the page should be introduced to the designer prior to them starting, that way it can be put in an aesthetically pleasing way. If you need features, make a list; such things as search tools, credit card entries, and so forth need to be considered.
Once your own smaller portfolio is created give it to the designer. Keeping one for yourself and handing one out to each individual candidate is a great way to get the best results - as often times you can have them create a simple model with your information so you can judge their work. Then you know how much you will have to pay for what quality of work.
Lastly, you need to make sure your designer offers maintenance care. It may not sound important at first, but keeping your site up to date is just as important as creating it. No matter if it is the same designer or by the company they work for, it is an essential piece to a successful site. Normally it is not free but it will benefit you greatly. If you spend the time to prepare for a web designer and creating your own website, you will not only save your time but also your money.
About the Author:
Stephen Grisham, Sr. is a Staff Writer for InfoServe Media, a small business website design company that provides custom web design. Visit today, or call 1 (800) 838-2203 for a free quote.
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