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10 Reasons You Should Have A Website
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Selecting A Website Developer
copyright © by Tricia Morgan, The Digital DivaSelecting a knowledgeable, competent website developer isn't always easy. Anyone who can put together a webpage (even a poor one) can call himself a website developer. So it's important to check several things before you settle on a developer.
Portfolio
Your should view other websites the developer has done. Do they look professional? Are the sites easy to navigate? Is the text well-written? Are there more than two or three sites?Experience
Your developer should have at least two years of experience. Novice developers just don't know as much as a developer who's been around awhile. Experienced developers are more likely to remain in business and continue to service your account. Disappearing developers are, unfortunately, not unusual.Background
If your developer has taken the time to learn his craft well or has experience in advertising or copywriting, this will benefit your site.Communication
Your developer should speak to you in terms you understand and be someone with whom you'll enjoy working.Referrals
If possible, contact some of the developer's clients and see how they liked working with the developer.Price
Website developers can charge wildly different prices to build your website. There are no standards for pricing. More expensive sites don't always mean better sites. A standard website should run $500 to $1,000, depending on the number of pages, graphics and other considerations. If the developer quotes prices starting above $2,000 for a relatively simple site, look elsewhere. Some uninformed business owners have paid as much as $10,000 for a small, ineffective site, then they had to pay someone else to redesign the site to make it useful. Price should not be your only consideration, but don't pay more than you need to.Consideration
Remember that your website is an extension of your business. If your developer doesn't pay attention to detail and provide a good quality site, this will reflect poorly on you and your businesses.
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