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Maybe you’re not a tech geek
and it’s time for you to hire
a designer for your website.
Talking to potential designers
can make you feel like you’re
listening to a foreign language
because you have no idea what
they are saying.
Hiring a web designer is a big
decision for your business
because you’re not just handing
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your business in their hands.
Unless you’re an experienced
designer yourself, it’s hard to
evaluate and hire a web designer
successfully. Here are a few
tips to make the process a little
easier.
Know the scope of your project. All
websites are not created equal, so
you must be aware of your needs
beforehiring thewebdesigner. For
example, someone who wants an
e-commerce site is going to have
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who needs a membership site.
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doing the hiring. Be clear on your
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so that you get the functionality
you need. You also want to be
sure that you know the amount
of revisions or changes that can
be made during the development
process. Revisions can quickly add
costs to a project if they’re not
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Next, let’s look at the designer
style. Does it match the vibe
that you want for your website?
Say you want your site to be
modern and sophisticated but
this designer you’re talking to
has a portfolio whose sites are
busy and a throwback to the 90’s.
That may be a problem for your
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someone who understands the
style nuances you are shooting
for. And it’s not enough to rely
on portfolios, so make sure you
check out the live sites referenced
in the portfolio to see if the client
is still using that design today.
Finally, you want to ensure
that your site is both
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