{"id":2555,"date":"2013-09-12T19:38:10","date_gmt":"2013-09-12T19:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bigstockphoto.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/what-to-do-before-hiring-a-web-designer\/"},"modified":"2018-05-29T19:03:21","modified_gmt":"2018-05-29T19:03:21","slug":"what-to-do-before-hiring-a-web-designer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bigstockphoto.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/what-to-do-before-hiring-a-web-designer\/","title":{"rendered":"4 THINGS TO DO BEFORE HIRING A WEB DESIGNER"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Finding the right web designer for your biz doesn’t have to
\nbe a headache. Follow these pointers, and you’ll be able ready to find the perfect
\nperson for your project, and start seeing the benefits of improving your online
\npresence.
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Before you get Started<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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There are a few things to do before you even start looking
\nfor your web designer, including:<\/p>\n

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1. Buy Your Own Domain Name<\/b><\/p>\n

Owning your domain name<\/a> (such as startupbusiness.com) is critical
\nbecause it helps your customers find your business online, via Google or other
\nsearch engines.<\/p>\n

It’s easy to purchase a domain name on sites like WordPress,
\nso be sure to do it before you even start looking for a web designer. Your web
\ndesigner could do it for you, but you might end up having to buy it off them a
\nfew years down the line, and nobody wants to have to do that. <\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Define Your Project<\/b><\/p>\n

Be sure to have a clear idea of what it is you want from
\nyour designer. Knowing this will help you when you’re looking. You’ll be able
\nto ask them the right questions, and it could potentially save you some money
\nonce you’ve hired them, since you won’t have to waste billable hours explaining
\nthe project from the start.<\/p>\n

Ask yourself the following question: Why do you want a
\nwebsite?<\/em><\/p>\n

From acting as an online business card or brochure, to
\nobtaining information and selling products online, websites have many different
\nfunctions. Ask yourself how having a website can improve how you do business,
\nand keep it at the forefront of your mind.<\/p>\n

Next, think about how your website’s features<\/a> can help it
\nachieve its main function. For instance, your website may need:<\/p>\n