Ten Things Worth Knowing About Web Design

There are several things worth remembering when commissioning web design work. These pointers will help you to get the best value and service from your web design project.

Provide Samples of your Web Design Preferences

The person or company undertaking your web design project will require several links or samples demonstrating what you like and what you don’t. This will help articulate your expectations in regards to the quality and layout of the design, as well as the overall look and feel of the finished product.

Always Use Analytics for Web Design

Web analytics help improve your web design’s audience response and can provide you with a wealth of information about which content is working within your website. Google Analytics is one of the simplest and best known Web analytics packages.

Web Design vs. Web Development

Many web design companies will employ different people for different functions. Ask to see examples of both web design and web development skills, especially when your web design project is large or complex.

Plan for Web Design Modifications

Modern businesses are dynamic and therefore you will need to be prepared for change. When paying for a design, ensure that it includes some form of CMS (Content Management System) so you are able to make changes yourself when required. You should also ask for raw files of any graphics so that these can be updated too, if needed.

Website Hosting Should Be Easy

In almost all cases it’s best to use a third party website hosting company to host your website. Your web design person or company should be able to recommend a couple of website hosting companies and these should be able to offer around 99% uptime or better.

eCommerce and Web Design

eCommerce and shopping cart functions can be bought off-the-shelf for simple design projects, or custom designed for more complex web design implementations. Some companies charge a monthly fee for hosting these services, so you should ask your website hosting company if they offer a package that includes eCommerce capability.

Web Design Pricing

The price you pay for web design depends on the complexity and size of the project, as well as the number of pages of content you require. WebSolveUK offers starter packages, e.g. a basic design with just a single page of content, from around £99; for a more customised web design project, we would discuss your requirements and establish a project plan that falls within your budget and deadline requirements. Site designs are also sometimes billed based on the number of projected hours taken to complete - these rates are typically around £30 per hour.

Payment and Timing

The typical project payment arrangement includes a partial payment up-front with full payment expected upon delivery of the finished product. Always set a delivery time to be included in your proposals. If you don’t specify at least a rough estimate of an expected project completion date, many companies will prioritise a client with a firmer deadline.

Who Writes the Content for your Web Design?

Most companies will not write the content for you, so your options are to either write the content yourself or hire a copy expert or marketing consultant. The latter option can be expensive, but may lend some validity to the website.

Ownership of your Web Design

Once your web design is finished, you should ensure that you will own what you have paid for. WebSolveUK always hands over ownership of the finished web design project once it has been signed off by the client. This is also the case with domain names registered through WebSolveUK.

Maximise Your Online Potential

WebSolveUK can assist with all aspects of your design, development and marketing strategy, along with a range of related products and services all designed to maximise your online potential.

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