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In 14 years building web sites, I’ve worked with a lot of clients with misconceptions about how the web works and how the process of building a web site should work. To save time, money, and frustration, I’m presenting this short list of 10 things every web site owner should know.
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Don’t Keep Your Budget a Secret 0
Learn why you shouldn’t keep the budget for your web site a secret. Share it with anyone you’re considering hiring to build your site. We’ll also cover some basic rules of thumb for pricing web sites and talk about the exceptions to those rules. A web site project can be tailored to meet just about any budget, so make sure you discuss the possible adjustments with the agency you hire – sometimes a small change has a big impact on the cost.
What to Know Before You Hire a Web Designer 0
At least half of the work of building a web site falls squarely into the client’s lap. In this article, we’ll explain what you need to gather together before you hire someone to build your web site.
How much does a website cost? 0
Calling up a web designer and asking how much a web site costs is a bit like calling up a real estate agent and asking how much a house costs. The real estate agent is going to need answers to a list of questions about location, number of bedrooms, etc. before they can give you a ballpark estimate. A web designer is going to need answers to a list of questions too. There are many different types of web sites and all different levels of assistance a web designer can give you as you step through the process. Here’s what you need to know.
