Comments on: Too Many Web Designers to Choose From?

by: Sophie Wegat

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:27:48 +0000

I could not have put it better myself Michael. You’re spot on!

by: Michael

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:35:11 +0000

Well chosen and topical subject as always Sophie

IMHO the long term relationship is a rather important aspect for any one thinking of a business website, this is compounded more if they are naive first timers.
Once someone has hit a few snags and has found their developer/designer suddenly is not much use is indeed a rude awakening, large amounts of money can only get you so far and in the long run does not always buy success.
Marketing, SEO, brand building and all that fun stuff (without all the gimicks) to drive sales is really the key to a happy online life and having a willing partner in your developer/designer just cannot be beat.

by: Sophie Wegat

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:30:44 +0000

Welcome Feisty Sites! I agree but sadly prospects do not always get this. Prices quotes by web designers can vary enormously too - and it’s not necessarily comparable to expertise.

The point was more regardless of your budget pick the designer you feel can most help you build a successful website and form an ongoing relationship with. It doesn’t matter if you pay $5000 or 5 times that if what you end up with doesn’t work.

by: Feisty Sites

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:03:35 +0000

Usually skills comes with a price, you hardly could get a talented web designer with a low budget.

by: Barry Welford

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:22:19 +0000

Spot on, Sophie. In general you get what you pay for. What’s important in building an effective website that delivers on the company goals is to have a good team relationship between the company managers and the web designer. You highlight this and I agree that’s the priority. Of course you should only look at competent web designers but what counts is the people chemistry.