The most common mistake any company or people can make when venturing out on a new website project is to assume that design is everything. I can assure you that your website's design on its own is not what will make you successful.
7 Tips to Choose the Right Web Development Company
1. Track Record - Choose a company that has an established track record. Generally, a web company that has more than 15+ websites that they have designed or developed in-house case studies to show their achievements. Any qualifications or awards won will also help establish this.
2. Design Team - Your web company ideally should have an in-house design team, unless you are dealing with another individual or company for design. This tip relates to tip 3, if your web company has a designer in-house this will better the success of the project as the development will mirror the design better and its objectives.
3. Usability - Design does play a heavy role in the development of your web project. Ensure the company you choose has strong visitor usability and user-friendly interaction knowledge. Usability is how visitors will interact with your website and how effectively they reach your end goal.
4. Development Team - The company you choose should have an in-house development team. Don't use a company that is going to send your project work off to another country or other out-sourced web companies. You don't want to be chasing an invisible rabbit down a hole should things be affected by an unforeseen event.
5. SEO - Choose a web development company that has an understanding of search engine optimization. Another important factor to any web projects success is making sure the company you deal with knows about SEO and how it will affect your website.
6. Social Media - Social media is a new form of marketing and can drive great results. Dealing with a web developer that understands this can help you drive better traffic and alternative forms of login.This tip applies to socially active websites and e-commerce based projects.
7. Support - The most important tip to date, your development company must be able to support you as a customer and provide ongoing maintenance and service. Work with a company that is going to be around a year from the time you employ them, too many customers I have met have been left in limbo because the company or individual they were dealing with has gone bust or skipped the country to leave you in the middle of nowhere.
In summary, there are a number of aspects to take into consideration before making your web developer choice. I am confident this article with the above 10 tips will help you qualify the best company to deal with for your new web project.
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