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Question #1.

How quickly did the Web Designer respond to your initial contact?

The answer to this question is important.  This will help determine how quickly your “guy” will respond to you when you request changes or need support.

Question #2.

Can I reach the Web Designer by phone?

This is a personal preference. Some people like communicating on the phone, email, chat or all the above.  All are very effective tools.  I prefer to initially speak on the phone with clients or potential clients.  It is much more personal.  If you are prospecting a web designer,  phone communication can help determine if he/she is honest.  It is much easier to BS your way through an email than through the phone.

Question #3a.

Does  the Web Designer listen to me?

So ,you have a great idea buzzing in your head.  Do feel like you are getting  feedback from the conversation or is he/she side-stepping your ideas.

Question #3b.

Am I  getting honest feedback, or is he/she just going through the motions?

Of course you think your idea is great.  However, don’t you want an honest opinion?  The web designer should consider your ideas; however, he/she needs to be able to translate them to the web.  On a rare occasion, even I think I have a great idea for a website that doesn’t translate well for the web.

Question #4.

Did he/she ask for an existing logo/color scheme?

Brand recognition! Brand recognition! Brand recognition!  Yes, I said it 3 times.  Your logo, business cards, marketing materials and website should follow a similar color scheme.  When you look at your website, you should immediately associate it with your business cards and other marketing materials.  Having said that, it is also true that your business cards and marketing materials should look like your website.

Question #5.

Does the Web Designer offer maintenance?

A web designer that offers maintenance shows commitment.  If he/she isn’t mentioning maintenance,  it’s probably because he/she just want the initial build,and then he/she wants to jump ship.  You need someone who will be there when you have problems that need to be fixed.

Question #6.

Is the Web Designer setting a Timeline?

The designer should give you an estimate of when he/she will finish your website.  Any designer that gives a exact timeline is not experienced or realistic.  Why?  Because your website’s completion will also depend upon your response to the designer when compiling your website’s content.   I tell my clients, ” I work until it’s finished or when you delay giving me the content I need.”  For example, how can I possibly write your “About Us” page when I don’t know you well enough or know your business?  If you wait three weeks to provide the content for your “About Us” page. then you can expect your website’s completion to be delayed by three weeks.  Now, that’s the honest truth.