Thread: Some Essential Questions to ask before hiring a web design firm.

I don't see any link for the tips. You might want to be specific, are you asking for tips or you just forgot to put up a link?

so where are those essential questions? share them with us too :)
thanks

Originally Posted by ejjo43

While choosing a web design firm from the numerous agencies available, there are many things you need to know about they and they need to know about you.*Spam* Here is a list of questions you need to ask a prospective web design company.
1)*Spam* Can I see some sample works you created on similar requirements?
*Spam**Spam**Spam**Spam* Checking the firm’s portfolio very carefully is the foremost method to evaluate their design capabilities and method of working.*Spam* Also ask them to show a project work done based on similar requirements as yours and the expected budget.*Spam* Also ask for contact details of previous clients whom you can contact directly.*Spam* This way you can know the firm’s attitude towards the previous clients.
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2)*Spam* Within what time will the complete website be fully functional?
*Spam**Spam**Spam**Spam* Always specify a time limit and budget within which the company should complete your work and deliver it to you.*Spam* See if the company agrees to meet your requirements.*Spam* It is always to agree upon a fixed price, because it won’t exceed your budget expectation and will motivate the design team to complete the work faster.
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3)*Spam* How will the site be managed?*Spam**Spam*
*Spam**Spam**Spam**Spam* *Spam**Spam**Spam**Spam**Spam**Spam* After creating the site, another issue which arises is the maintenance and management. which is a long-term process.*Spam* Or else, after the site is launched, you will stand there wondering how to update and modify it.*Spam* Always ask the firm about this.*Spam* Also ask designer to provide you with some kind of basic training which you may need to perform simple updating or changes when needed.
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4)*Spam**Spam* What technology is used to create the website?
*Spam**Spam**Spam**Spam**Spam**Spam* When you ask this question, always notice whether the designer talked in a simple language that you could understand?*Spam* Or did he blabber about some complex technical jargon of which you have no idea about?*Spam* This predicts a poor communication throughout the project.*Spam* Effective communication is a necessary factor to ensure a quality product that meets/exceeds your expectations.*Spam* So take care to choose a designer who explains the method of working in a simple language that you can understand.*Spam**Spam**Spam**Spam**Spam**Spam**Sp am**Spam**Spam**Spam**Spam**Spam**Spam**Spam**Spam **Spam**Spam*

i can only see just spam

I work in a web design firm. Whats are those essential questions? I think, it is badly needed to know for me. Is it in signature link?