A website is an important investment in your business, and you need someone you can trust. Someone you click with, who listens, and who has the expertise AND offerings that are right for you and your timeline! Your web designer is building you an incredible tool to attract your dream clients and have them reaching for their wallets. So if you’re struggling with how to pick a web designer or what the best questions to ask a web designer are, you’re not alone- and you’re in the right place!
As a creative director and experienced designer and CEO, I’m relentlessly passionate about helping entrepreneurs and small businesses make the BEST decisions for their businesses! And that includes helping you learn how to choose a website designer that will help you weave together those magic parts of yourself into an authentic website and brand that sells. So let’s dive in!
BEST questions to ask a website designer
1. How do you handle revisions and feedback? Is there a limit to the number of them I can request during the project?
Remember- there’s no ego in design. A great website designer operates with this philosophy and not only welcomes feedback, but encourages it. They are 100% determined to work with you in a collaborative way to get your website EXACTLY right!
2. What exactly is included? Do you offer basic SEO, copywriting, or other services as part of the package?
Our packages at SO Digital + Design are all-inclusive, but many website designers ONLY offer design. Make sure you ask this question so you know if you’ll need to find a copywriter to finish the website for you.
3. How will my site look on mobile and tablets?
4. How long will the project take?
5. Will I be able to easily update the site on my own after the project wraps? Do you provide any resources for support?
6. Can you show me some examples of your previous work?
7. What tools or platforms do you use to build websites?
8. Will you test the site before it goes live to make sure everything works smoothly?
9. Are there any costs other than the listed project price, platform hosting fee, and my domain?
Our website design packages are all inclusive, but some website designers charge by the hour! If you choose to work with someone who charges by the hour, make sure you have an understanding of what you could end up paying. Between us friends, I would RUN FAST from someonecharging by the hour for your website. Those hours stack up FAST and I believe that kind of pricing isn’t transparent or ethical. And check out this information about how much a website should cost and how to NOT get ripped off!
Did these questions help you better understand how to pick a website designer? I hope so! And if you’ve been googling things like “best freelance website designer,” “female website designer near me,” or “best website designer for women entrepreneurs,” I’m SO glad you’re here! I’d love to connect with you on building your dream website. Contact me today or review my FAQs about my Website in a Day and Website in a Week packages, specifically designed for dream chasers, go getters, and taste makers just like you!
