DIY Web design or get someone a web designer to do it?
what is the best way ahead. i know how to put together a website but am not sure about anything more technical than that. i have a painting and decorating business and dont really want to spend out on a website design? i know what you will probably say, and that is get a web designer, but why should i, im pretty good at design.
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about 1 month ago
Web design has a lot more to it than just putting together a web page. There are all sorts of things to consider if it is for a business. Creating the right impression is vital if you are going to be trusted. After all the internet is as much about “checking up” on people than just searching for services or to buy. If your website is lacking in crucial areas you may not be aware of, then it could cost you much more than spending out on a professional web designer.
Its not just about people buying from you, but if you are going for business loans, they look at your website. Even solicitors I am told use Google to pass on cases, so there are cases where getting it wrong can be very costly. If you are paying the right people to do the job properly, then you should be able to guarantee that the level of service is good. As questions though, see what their answers are and dont let a web designer blind you with science, ask for it in laymans terms.
So my advice is unless you understand about how a business website should be put together, understand HTML & META tags and CSS. Understand the principles involved in Search Engine Optimization (any good web designer should do at least some for free, even if they do not advertise it, it is hard to avoid doing any). I would leave it to somebody who knows. Don’t cut corners when finding a web designer either, if they are doing anything more than 1 page for £100 there is usually a reason to avoid them.
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