Choosing A New Web Designer During The Recession
Selecting A New Web Designer, Under normal circumstances, choosing a New Web designer would involve a quick internet search to find 2-3 local designers, checking their portfolio for experience and meeting up to chat through ideas.
However as the recession is putting pressure on businesses to save cost, there does need to be extra measures put in place.
The issue that many businesses face however is that cost is the main factor that is holding back moving ahead. UK New Web designers can be quite expensive (when compared to other options like overseas companies) and there are always added costs to consider. Hosting fees, development costs, advertising costs all add to the cost of the New Web, so it is not just the initial design, it is the extras also.
The main thing to consider when looking at different New Web designers is that they are profit making businesses, they need to be to cover things such as houses, cars, holidays and the running costs of the business. For this reason, shopping around is important (rather than making a snap decision).
The recession has caused many businesses to ask the question 'are we getting value for money' so a meeting is very helpful in order to find out what kind of designer they are.
Ask For Referrals
Normally looking at testimonials on a company's New Web is standard practice, but how do you know they are real?
During the recession you need to ensure that the New Web designer is able to produce a high quality New Web and offer top support. By talking to some of their current clients and asking them about the experience should give a good impression as to how good they are and if they are worth investment.
Compare New Web Designers
We live in a world of price comparison, for products ranging from food to car insurance. Shopping around and reviewing New Web designers is really not that much different to comparing any other comodity. All designers are different, some have spent years designing and have a lifetime of experience to offer (at a price) and some are straight out of college creating budget New Webs.
During times of recession, choosing the cheapest designer that can design the best New Web to the highest standard is important.
A cheap New Web does not mean the New Web is good, it just means the price was low; but a cheap New Web can look cheap. Only by shopping around and talking to different designers can a great designer be found that can create a great New Web for a reasonable price.