Web Design agency for your Website

The year 2020 has left many of us locked in our homes, and made us get used to a number of new things. First of all, the home became a workplace for many people around the world. Those who were able to pursue their careers from their living rooms should still consider themselves lucky since there are so many businesses around the globe that couldn’t be simply moved or transferred, so their employees faced a challenge to keep their jobs. Not only this but we also got pretty used to ordering everything online, from food to different services. 

Considering all of the above, and for those of you who can offer your products or services via the website, now could be just the right time to get your sleeves up and start making (or even remaking) your website!

Guys from web design agency Chicago told us that creating a proper website is no easy task. On one hand, you have countless options when it comes to finding the right web design agency, but on the other hand – how to choose the one that suits you the best?
We’ve covered some guidelines for you to stick to in the process of making, from looking for your options to getting your own website.

• Search – and do it thoroughly. Don’t rush your final decision, because there are many factors you need to consider first. Simply googling those keywords and picking the first option you see is not what you want. Start your exploring by asking yourself questions:

 How much money am I able to spend on this? There are usually two kinds of ways when it comes to pricing. The first one is a project-based price (more suitable for smaller, up-raising businesses), and the second one is hourly based (could possibly contain more hidden fees). Of course, if you choose the first option, make sure to get the final price before signing the agreement, to avoid any additional costs.

How does the agency’s website look like? Obviously, their website should be a sort of representative of their work. It should offer the information you need, show their achievements and important projects, some of their clients and so on. You know it yourself, the appearance of a website may strike your attention in a matter of seconds, or… It can make you never visit it again. So keep in mind that the first impression is quite important.

Do they show their team? Being able to see the people who are going to make your website is a big plus. After all, each one of them has a different personality, background, and qualifications, so you might find just the right person to fulfill your dreams by taking a look at their portfolio. You should also look for reviews of their users, preferably satisfied ones since their testimonials can offer you an honest opinion on the company’s work.

Interact – After your research on web design agencies, you should end up with a few different options. So at this stage, you’ll start getting in touch with each one of them, and while doing so, pay attention to these details:

                Are they responsive? If the answer is no, you can be assured they’ll be no quicker to respond to your inquiries once you become their client. 

Are they competitive? Let’s be honest – it’s never been easier to enter the digital market, so you can easily run into inexperienced agencies. After your first contact with them, you should find them professional, comprehensible, and eloquent. They should understand your needs at the very beginning. 

Are they showing interest in your project? Or are they simply showing-off? A professional agency will do its best to understand your point of view, to be able to meet your needs, and turn your ideas into a reality. So pay attention if they are asking questions too. 

Do they provide the development of the site, or designs only? Unfortunately, some of the web design companies tend to offer you design, but not the coding. They should also offer you a proper content strategy, and SEO (Search Engine Optimization), which will keep your website at the top of the search list. Keep that in mind.

Do they use CMS (content management systems)? This might not be a term you’re familiar with, but let us introduce you. CMS is software that allows you to update content on your website, even without the knowledge of programming. It also stores your website content, and simply makes you more independent in optimizing the site after a while, so that you don’t need to constantly hire people to edit the site for you. If the company does provide you with CMS, you should also show interest in whether they can also arrange a training.

Deal proposal – After following the guidelines we stated above, you have probably made a     decision on who you want to work with. Still, the deal you make with them should be a personalized one, since there are companies that offer universal solutions for all of their clients. The contract should be very detailed, and it should contain an explanation of all of the important spots: the team of people who will be working on your website, important contacts, prices, deadlines, goals. By achieving this, you are much less likely to run into unpleasant surprises such as things not included in the price, or hidden fees. 

The process – If you are satisfied with your deal, and you left your project in hands of professionals, try not to lay back until it’s done. Instead, be present in the making. Good web designers will be happy to have you around, giving and taking suggestions. After all, when your website is completed, you still want to have them as partners for future optimizations and upgrades because when your company grows – your website must grow too!