Finding a good web developer
The search for a good web developer can be confusing at times, and it helps to know what you’re looking for. Since web developers don’t have to have a license or a permit to conduct business, the market is full of fly-by-night operations. If you read a little further, you will pick up some good tips that will definitely make your search a little bit easier.
Web developers that are good at both web design and programming are very rare indeed- as these are two highly specific areas of expertise. During your search for a developer, you should know exactly who’s designing the site, and who’s programming it. Be wary if the same person is handling both aspects of your project.
Look at some of the sites your developer has previously done work on- that will give you an idea of what you’re getting into, and it will perhaps give you some ideas as to what you want your own site to look like when it’s finished.
In the nineties when the Internet was in its infancy, a business could become more successful simply by running a website. In today’s world, almost every business has a glossy, professional site up and running. Your ideal developer will be proficient in SEO also.
A lot of developers are selling for the hosting companies. If your developer is like this, you may run into some issues. For example, if your website encounters issues, you may not be sure who will be working to fix it. You should have a clear cut idea of who is responsible for doing what.
When you’ve chosen a developer, it’s important that you check their references. They can indicate how well the developer manages their relationships with other clients, and it will tell you whether or not they are reliable.
OK- you’ve chosen a developer. You should ask them how much you’ll be charged for the upkeeping of your website, and at what point your project will go from creation to maintenance. For developers that create domains for their customers, those domains should be put in the customer’s name or that of their business. This will allow them to make hosting changes.
