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The 9 Most Common Mistakes When Hiring a Website Developer and How to Avoid Them
If you’ve already been through the minefield of website development, MANY of the mistakes below will resonate with you. If you haven’t been there yet, you may be scared to take the first step. But take a deep breath, learn from those of us who have been at it for a long time and come up with your game plan.
Here they are, the 9 most common mistakes, starting with
#9 NOT hiring a pro – don’t underestimate how involved the process is.
#8 Taking yourself out of the development cycle – this is NOT the time to go on vacation! You need to be available for questions and consultations
#7 Not qualifying your site developer - ask for samples, cyber stalk them if necessary. Check out what they’ve done
#6 Too much emphasis on LOOKS – just like this isn’t a solid foundation for lasting relationships, you need a site with more than just a pretty face.
#5 Not listening to that voice in your head – can you work with this person? live with them? LEARN from them?
#4 Not planning for the future – consider what you’ll need in 6 months, in a year. New pages? new features? new content?
#3 Getting lured in by bling – don’t annoy your site visitors or they won’t come back.
#2 Too much emphasis on price - this is only ONE factor to consider AFTER you know that you’re getting everything you NEED.
and the #1 mistake people make when hiring a website developer….
Not knowing what you need BEFORE you hire a developer – this is a sure-fire way to make sure you go over budget and don’t end up with what you need.
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Do your homework so you can make the BEST decision for you and your business. Then DO IT! Remember that every day without a website means shrinking credibility and lost sales.
What else? What mistakes did you make?
How much DO websites cost these days?
With businesses struggling to launch and stay afloat, I hear this question more often than ever before. The honest answer to the question is … it depends. It depends on what you need and how much time you have. What do you need? Know ahead of time what you need. Do you need: eCommerce site [...]