How to Find the Best Web Designer

Finding the best web designer for your business website can be extremely difficult due to the wide range of variables involved in the process. All of your needs should be considered before the web design process gets started. We've rescued many clients from situations where the web designer was unable to provide all of the services the business owner actually needed.

Web design is a complex process that should take into account your company's brand and messaging and serve it up through a functional, attractive and well-optimized website. Graphic design is just a small part of this process; as an agency, we see people get confused about this all the time. Web design has many more components than just artwork. The website needs to be highly functional, responsive, optimized, and built for inbound marketing.

How to find the best web designer

There are three very important elements to consider when choosing the best web designer for your new website:

1. 1. A responsive web design that adapts to all types of devices (desktop, mobile, tablet).
   2. To lead visitors through the buyer’s journey.
   3. To match your brand.
   4. Ecommerce (if needed).

1. 1. 1. Core web vitals. This is Google’s new set of standardized metrics that help developers understand and improve how users experience a web page. One of the most important aspects being page load time.
      2. Original content such as blog posts.
      3. Video marketing.
      4. Social media.
      5. NAP (Name, Address Phone) should all match.
      6. Listings.

1. 1. Landing pages are single web pages that appear when a user clicks on a search engine optimized search result.
   2. Common forms include contact forms and information request forms.
   3. Calls to action are buttons or words that are often hyperlinked to the contact page or a page with more information to lead a visitor through the buyer’s journey. Each page should include at least one call to action.

Choosing the right web designer

Before choosing a web designer, it’s important to take a look at their work. Review the firm's portfolio, reviews, testimonials, and research any other social networks for credibility. Get references. I'm always surprised how few clients actually check with our past clients. Every web designer is different and has different processes for how they design, construct, and optimize your website. Make sure you spend the time to find out how they do it before spending thousands on work that is a bad fit for your business.

In addition to the right skills, there are many variables that come into play when figuring out the cost to build a high-functioning website and choosing the right web developer. Due diligence will save you lots of time and money!

To learn more about pricing and how you can get your Softwired website design started, please visit our web design page >

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