Your website is a reflection of you and your business.  It is usually the first impression that people will have of you. Isn’t it therefore important that your designer/developer truly understands you and your project? 

There are literally thousands of web design companies out there and it can be very daunting when you first set out looking for the right company for you.

Your decision will be based on many factors including price, the support available, the technology they use, the additional services offered such as search engine marketing...and the list goes on.

All of the above could fit just right however do you truly feel that they have understood you and your business? Your business will probably be different to anything they’ve done before so it’s almost impossible for them to have an in-depth knowledge of your business because it’s unique to you.

However, if your website is to be a success then a lot rides on them having a strong understanding of your company.  The only way they can develop that strong understanding is to ask questions – and lots of them.  Asking questions shows genuine interest as does making suggestions on possible ways to enhance your design and functionality. A good company will ask you as many questions as needed before starting work on your website as it is really important to ‘get it’ from the ‘get go’. This saves a lot of time in the long run which means your website will be live and earning you money sooner rather than later.

You should look at choosing a company with a view to having a long term relationship. It is likely that down the track you will want to enhance your website by offering new functionality or you may want to tweak the design a bit.  It makes sense to stay with the same company as it makes it much easier for you. Easier because they already understand you, your business and your website.

Really you should view your design and development company as a member of your team and they in turn, should feel like a member of your team. This way, you will get the best results for you and your business.