Released on: January 9, 2008, 4:42 am

Press Release Author: Colin McDermott / EASIserv.com

Industry: Internet & Online

Press Release Summary: How to ensure you build a working relationship with a web
designer that will benefit you both - and your web project...

Press Release Body:
The EASIserv.com Guide to Choosing a Web Design Company

1. Introduction.
When you choose a web design company, there are many things that you ought to be
aware of and that ought to be taken into consideration before you make a decision.
To some extent, the ability to work successfully with your chosen web designer is
sometimes as important as their actual skill in being able to deliver the project.

A web designer that is skilled in what they do, but is a pain to deal with, can make
the whole process frustrating and not worth the money being spent, especially if you
have an emotional attachment to the project (which you should have being the one
supplying the money and motivation).

2. What is included?
Design, Content, Graphic Design, Updates, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Link
Building? You need to get these details so you can compare any quotes you get - one
against another.

3. What are the ongoing costs?
All websites have ongoing costs. Web Hosting, Domain Name registration/renewals and
updates are the main three. Make sure you know the total cost of your ongoing
investment. Some companies offer lower up front costs to lock you into higher
ongoing costs that may end up costing you more.

4. How easy is it to incorporate your branding? Some template sites are hard to
blend a logo or colours into them: be wary of template websites, some of these
people are skilled enough only to change the text on a template. Bespoke designers,
design their sites from the ground up incorporating all of your design elements in
their design. These companies offer the most flexibility. Ask to see samples of
other web design projects they've completed. If need be - contact some of their
existing clients to ask about them.

5. How reliable are the services provided?
With hosting and email, too much down time can make the whole experience unworkable.
You don\'t want to have to change hosts after 6 months because your designer has
provided you with a poor host. Some people rely heavily on email and these are the
people that need to choose carefully.

6. What are the costs for making changes later on?
Updates and maintenance on your website is something that will eventually happen,
even if you don\'t change the content frequently you will eventually change some
content - so you need to know what it will cost over a year. Do they offer
maintenance contracts and how responsive will they be to ad hoc changes? You don't
want to choose a design company who'll not be around in 6 months.

7. Hidden costs?
Make sure common things (like maintenance updates or link building) are either not
included or are an extra cost. Some key things may be omitted in the initial quote
to keep the price down. Make sure you don\'t get sold short. An important one: is
the web designer doing the job part time? Are your web designers doing this as a
full time job? Some designers are working during the day and then web designing at
night. A lot of web designers started out this way, but it can cause issues when
you need something done and they don\'t do the job between 9 to 5 - and you do.

8. Conclusion.
If all these things check out to your satisfaction - you may have found someone who
you can work with and provide you with a website you'll not only value but maybe
even help your business grow.

Remember, choose a designer with the right skills, but also one you believe you can
work with on an ongoing basis. Build a working relationship that will benefit you
both - and your web project will benefit as well. And of course - we hope you
choose EASIserv.com.


Web Site: http://www.easiserv.com

Contact Details: Suite B70 Business Centre at Chapel Place
Abington Square
Northampton, UK
NN1 4AQ
Telephone : +44 1604 467930
Email : info@easiserv.com