7 Factors to Consider When You Hire A Web Development Company

7 Factors to Consider When You Hire A Web Development Company

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7 Factors to Consider When You Hire A Web Development Company

It’s no secret that in today’s digital world, your website is typically people’s first introduction to your company. It’s where they learn about who you are, what you do, and what you have to offer them.

With this in mind, it makes sense to hire a website development services company to build something that uniquely showcases your business to the world. The right team will have the professionals to bring all aspects of your vision to life and guide you down a path that will set your business up for success online.

But choosing who to work with is no small task. There are hundreds (if not thousands) of website development companies to choose from, and it can be a struggle to know what to look for and what makes them all different.

 

Factors to Consider When You Hire a Web Development Company

We’ve put together a list and breakdown of our top seven factors to consider when searching for a website design and development company to help you navigate the process and make a more informed decision:

  1. Experience
  2. Portfolio
  3. Communication
  4. Workflow
  5. Flexibility
  6. Cost & Timeline
  7. Support & Maintenance

 

Experience

Whether you have a specific vision in mind for your website or no clue whatsoever, you want to ensure the team you hire has the skillset to build everything you could want and more. You also want to know they have a wide knowledge base to guide you down the right path for your specific business – whether that’s what platform to build on, the right ecommerce or management tools, or anything in between. This means making sure they have team members with experience in all aspects of the web development world so you can feel confident in their ability to handle your site.

 

Portfolio

The only way you will know if you like the work a website development company does is by digging through their portfolio and case studies. Taking the time to see what they’ve designed and built, how they’ve implemented client requirements, and how they overcome challenges during the process will give you a better idea of how they will complete your project. Plus, it gives you a chance to see what types of clients they typically work with so you’ll know if they are already familiar with your industry, or if there might be a learning curve to overcome.

 

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Communication

At the end of the day, every project is dependent on solid communication from everyone involved. Knowing how the web development team communicates – from the preferred method of communication to the number of updates they provide and how easily you can get in touch with them – will give you a better idea if you can feel comfortable working with them and how well you might get along. If communication styles seem like they could be an issue, it could send the whole process down a bad path.

 

Workflow

Knowing how a web development company works and their process to design and build your site is key to tackling potential misunderstandings upfront. Their timeline and sprint structure, the tools used, the communication process – all the things that make up their workflow will give you a better idea on what to expect throughout the creation process and give you something to follow along with. If you don’t understand their workflow, asking upfront is better than quietly being confused and frustrated.

 

Flexibility

When developing a custom website, you want your site to be as unique as you are. That means being involved in the process and having the ability to provide feedback throughout. To properly do this, the team you work with needs to be flexible and comfortable with you being involved, rather than brushing you off or talking you out of your own ideas. You want to make sure they will keep you updated and involved throughout the duration of designing, developing, and testing, and that they are open to (and actually encourage) your comments.

 

Cost & Timeline

At the end of the day, business comes down to time and money. One of the biggest factors you must consider when hiring a custom web development firm is how much is their work going to cost, and how long will it take to get the job done. Make sure you know the ins and outs of their pricing and payment schedule (including how they handle potential unexpected charges during the development), as well as their timeline breakdown. Also keep in mind that just because some companies charge more does not always mean you’re actually getting more or better-quality work.

 

Support & Web Maintenance

Once your site is built, that doesn’t mean the work is truly complete. There will be ongoing updates, changes, and maintenance that must be done to keep it running properly. When selecting the development company for your site, see what (if any) web management and maintenance support they offer. Will they stay on board (for a price you’re comfortable with), or will you have to hire a completely new team to learn the backend of something someone else built to fix any issues that may arise? Knowing their support structure ahead of time and having a plan for when the site is developed can make your life easier when the time comes.

 

While there are always more things to consider when hiring a company that will have a big impact on your business – like if you get along with the project team and if they understand your overall business goals – these seven factors can have the biggest influence on the success you have when building a custom site.

 

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How We Can Help

Our web design, development, and maintenance services are meant to boost your business and help you reach – and surpass – all your goals. We pride ourselves on building custom websites that take even the smallest ideas you have and making them shine. When you’re ready to start searching for a website development company, send us a message and we’ll set up a free consultation meeting to learn more about you, answer all your questions, and see if we’re a good fit to do work together!

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