Hopefully, it will mean the difference between getting what you want and being duped.
* Ask to see some of their previous work, some stuff that is within the range of the budget you have. * Maybe ask for a couple references of satisfied customers so you can talk to someone who has had experience with this group. A few things you might want to ask the customers is 1) if their goals for the site were met, and was it through the designer's work that it came about? 2) How easy is he to work with? 3) Was your work finished on time and within budget? After interviewing them, you should have a better idea if you want to continue or look elsewhere. * When do you figure the project will be done and when will it go on the web live? And the biggie: How much will it cost? * You have to check the infrastructure of the company you are hiring. You need to look for a design company that will turn the completed design and code to you when it is finished, finish on time and within budget. It is very important to know if the project is billed hourly or by the project. Most of the time, the fixed price is preferred for motivation to a quickly completed job. * How is the site going to be managed? Will there be some kind of software development you need to get, and will they assist you for site maintenance and updates when needed? * Can you give me a brief tour of the technologies that are planned on for the design? What is used is important, yes but the way the agency answers the question is much more important. It should be answered in term you can understand and not with purely technical talk. Talks with customer care centers of companies often reflect the competency and approach towards the work.
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* DO you have any questions for me? This is important so everyone understands the project and there are no unfinished statements between you and the designer.
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