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Many clients think that the work of a web site is finished once the site is completed and posted online. But the truth is that the work is just beginning. Web sites need to be maintained on a regular basis, kept up to date, and promoted. In this article, we’ll cover the six essential steps to making sure your web site is successful.
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Speculative Design 0
It is oh-so-tempting to choose a designer or agency for your project by asking a handful of them to produce sample or speculative designs for you to review. But doing so is not only harmful to the designer, robbing them of valuable income, but is harmful to you as the client.
In this article, we’ll explain speculative design, why it’s harmful to both client and designer, and show you the best alternative so you can hire the best designer for your project.
DIY Web Site – Good Idea? 0
If you need a web site for yourself or your business, it can be tempting to try and save money by building the web site yourself. More and more options are available all the time for someone interested in tackling the job themselves without any prior experience. Hiring a web developer can be prohibitively expensive for small businesses and individuals, but more and more an online presence is as vital today as a yellow page listing was 20 years ago, before the web changed the way we find and interact with businesses.
So which is the right choice – go it alone or hire someone to do it for you? We’ll discuss both options, the pros and cons, and then reveal secret option number three – the consultant.
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.