Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Web Design Agency

Your website is often the first touchpoint for many of your prospective customers. So how your website looks and performs will make a significant impact on your conversions, sales as well as brand image.

So how do you make sure you get a stunning website that makes the right impression on visitors, engages them and converts them into leads and sales? It all starts with your web design agency. But with so many agencies competing for your attention, how do you choose one that’s right for you? 

Begin by asking these questions. 

How many sites have you designed? 

Experience makes a huge difference. When it comes to your business website, you don’t want to entrust the task to a team of newbies. You want a team that has years of experience in web design and development. Your website is not an experiment, so you want to get it right the first time. 

What platform will you build our site on?

WordPress. Joomla. Magento. There are tons of content management systems (CMS) out there. A CMS gives you the power to manage, control and edit your website as you see fit. So it’s essential to build your site on a platform that suits your needs and budget. 

Do you outsource any part of a web design project? 

Just about anyone can find themselves a web designer these days. What differentiates a good web design agency in Leeds from the rest is whether they have an in-house team of web designers and developers. If an agency outsources the core aspects of a web design project, you may end up with average results. Be sure to choose a local agency that has an in-house team of designers and developers. 

How long with you take to complete my project? 

The answer to this question will depend on how complex your project is and the size of your agency. Nevertheless, the agency should provide a detailed timeline for every phase of the web design project, so you have clarity right at the start. 

Will my website be customised? 

Many websites have been built using pre-built themes and customised for the client. However, these are not customised websites. A customised website is hand-coded from scratch based on your branding guidelines, goals and requirements.