| Selecting the right web developer is a task that needs | | | | Browse through the web developers portfolio. It will |
| careful consideration. It is essential that you zero in on | | | | give you a fair idea of their talents and skill sets. Do |
| a reputed web developer who is skilled adequately | | | | their previous designs look appealing? Have they |
| and equipped with all the necessary facilities. Here are | | | | worked on projects similar to yours? How clear is their |
| some points that can help you to decide whether your | | | | copy? All these will help you gauge the quality of their |
| web development company is the right choice. | | | | work. |
| Are they sufficiently marketing oriented? | | | | Will they provide you with the code? |
| A web site is an important marketing tool. It is | | | | Most reputed web developers generally provide you |
| therefore essential that a web development company | | | | with the web sites code in any form. (live CD, email |
| has adequate marketing experience and relevant | | | | etc) Will the web developer in question provide you |
| qualifications. Your web site may have high-end | | | | with the same? Dont hesitate to ask. |
| graphics and built using superior technology but unless | | | | Can you communicate directly with the developers? |
| and until it is not in sync with your target customers | | | | Its best for you to meet the developers assigned to |
| needs, it is completely useless. Try and get a look at | | | | your project. Face to face communication is vital for |
| previous marketing plans, customer research surveys | | | | optimum results as it can help you communicate your |
| etc Cutting edge copy is a vital part too as it directly | | | | creative ideas and clear any technical doubts. It will |
| speaks to your target audience. Check to see if this | | | | also save any extra time involved in rework. |
| service is available. Browse through previous projects | | | | How efficient is customer support any good? |
| and client testimonials. If possible, dont hesitate to ask | | | | Customer service is an important factor to consider. |
| for references or speak to past clients. | | | | Can the web development company provide |
| What does your developers own site have to say? | | | | customer service throughout the day? Will they |
| An individual developers own web site can tell you a | | | | answer your calls courteously and reply to all your |
| lot of things. Is the site regularly updated? What about | | | | emails promptly? |
| the design? Does it look tasteful and uncluttered or is it | | | | Any web development company that is appropriately |
| messy and unappealing? The developers web site | | | | and adequately skilled will be able to satisfactorily |
| was most probably created by the in-house designers | | | | answer most of these questions and working with |
| and they will be likely to deign yours. | | | | such a company will put all your fears to rest. |
| How good is their portfolio? | | | | |