Working with a website designer

Posted by Felix Okoli on Friday August 3, 2012 16:18:16:

The work of web designers is to build websites and if you'd rather prefer to contract your web design to such a professional, you would have to work with them closely to ensure they meet your specifications.

Types of website designers
There are different kinds of web designers depending on the type of service they offer
- Template web designers
- Custom web designers
- Dynamic website designers
- Simple or static website designers

You will need to decide beforehand what type of website you really want for instance:
- A wordpress blog: Template web designers can easily install this with a bit of customization. Custom wd may also completely turn around a simple wordpress blog

- Ecommerce website: This may require a more experienced and professional web designer that has a pool of talents. It can be more expensive and takes time

How to get a web designer to work for you
- Decide on the kind of website you want
- Search for web designers in your locality or freelance community
- Offer them a job or publicize a job
- You may also seek a specific designer assuming you see a particular website designed by the person
- Make a contact in writing as web design jobs are progressive and takes time - about 4 weeks
- Agree also on a working time frame and payment basis
- Make an advance payment with evidence
- Monitor progress report and ask for changes when necessary
- Be patient. Don't rush the professional.
- When your site is ready, preview it before making final payment for services