Source :
http://www.smallbusinessbc.ca/growing-a-business/how-find-a-web-designer-or-web-developer
This post was originally created for the now discontinued ebusiness blog (ebizblog.ca) on July 7th, 2008.
The average small business does not know how to find a web designer or web developer. However, with some initial planning and careful preparation, you will be able to find a web development professional to meet your business needs.
Setting clear, concise goals will help you understand what your business wants to achieve from the website. Create a "Request for Proposal," or RFP, to write these goals down and determine which website features are essential and which ones would be nice additions. A website RFP is also useful when you are recruiting and communicating with web development professionals. Download the following document to help you develop your proposal: Create an RFP for Your Website.
After creating your website RFP, you will need to shortlist a group of web development professionals. Below is a list of websites that will help you assemble your potential shortlist:
Additionally, a Google search for "Vancouver freelance web design" or "Vancouver web designers" will give you many different local web designers to consider. When looking at the portfolios of potential web designers, think about the following questions:
Email your website RFP to the entire list of potential web designers you have shortlisted. Here is an easy way to do so:
Next you'll be reviewing the feedback from you website RFP. There will likely be a mix of good, not-so-good and standout replies. If possible, call and make a one-on-one appointment with the candidates that stood out. Meeting the potential web designer is very important, especially since you will want to feel comfortable working together. Consider the following points when meeting a web designer:
After picking a web designer, commit everything about the project to writing, including:
- Having everything in writing provides both parties with a clear blueprint of what is expected.
- Following this process will help to make the process of finding a web designer an easier task. The time spent planning your website needs will make for an organized, well-communicated working
relationship between yourself and the designer you choose to create your website.
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