Friday, 6 January 2012

Web Design Ideas

By Ade Lewis


Explore thoroughly when you are in the process of looking for the right designer to build your business website.

The quality of your online presence is fundamental to the future success of your company.

Prior to beginning your hunt for a web designer, you need to take a close look at the kind of website you are striving to achieve. Concentrate on the image you are striving for. Taking a look at business websites in the same industry can be a useful place to start. Check out the competition and get an idea of the type of site that attracts you, making a note of the elements or features you feel would work well for your own site. It is helpful to note down the URL of any sites you like. If it will be required, consider payment options within the website.

Researching thoroughly will be an advantage down the line Perhaps use mood boards to collect your ideas together. You should be as clear as possible about what you aim to achieve through your site. Your clarity will make it far more straightforward to express your project to your website designer. Appearances are not the be all and end all of a good site. It is equally important that visitors can easily find their way around your site. Appearance and functionality need to be appropriately balanced in order for a site to work effectively.

Try to work out a rough idea of how many pages you will require.

You can begin to search for a suitable website designer when you know what you want. By far the best scenario is to find a skilled website designer through word of mouth, so often the best place to start is by asking around. If you are lucky enough to get a recommendation through your own contacts, take a look at the designers work and see what you think. Hopefully you will be impressed with what you can see.

Alternatively you could search online for a website designer. Take a good look at their own website and portfolio online before contacting them. There is nothing preventing you from contacting any previous customers with any questions. Request detailed quotes from your shortlisted website designers.

Do your research thoroughly, your online business image is essential and this is not an area of business where you can afford to cut any corners.




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