10 Questions ask before choosing a Web Design Company
When choosing a professional Web Design company there are many things you should consider. Think of it as an interview. You are choosing a business partner to mold and shape your online presence that should both attract and impress your visitors from both an aesthetic and functionality perspective. You want a web design company that’s legitimate and who has the experience, knowledge and tools necessary to get the job done right. It’s important to get a sense of the personality and culture of the web design company. Most important of all is understanding their approach to tackling the unique challenges of your project. When you’re ready to create your online presence, there are several questions you should ask your prospective web design company before you begin:

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Stumbled on the Prius site today. It’s stunning mix of 3D Video, Flash, coupled with some amazing art direction. The site leads you through a 3D landscape showcasing the newest features on the 3rd Generation Prius. The site is peppered with videos and interesting content to help green yourself! Check out the site here when you have some time.

I stumbled upon this article today, it’s a great read. It really sums up our frustration with potential clients that want all the features of a professionally designed web site, but do not want to pay for it. Not to say they can’t. They just don’t see the value. A good website is about far more than nice aesthetics and css-based html. It’s like the saying goes “You get what you pay for!”

What kind of site can you get for $500?

Written by Nick Villaume • 14 June 2010
www.thedevdepartment.com

In this digital world your company’s face to your existing client base and potential client base is your website.  Your website should be treated as a living and breathing entity. Websites that remain static become stale, lose traffic and their rankings. It’s not enough to just possess a website, it’s absolutely imperative to add new content if not daily… then weekly. To keep your website up to date, fresh and attractive certain details have to be addressed on a regular basis. The addition of company news, press release’s, blog posts, testimonials and incentives on your site makes it communicative in nature and keeps your customers informed and engaged in your services or products.

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The design process has always been quite interesting to me. Often times it comes very easy to me… other times I sit blankly starring at my monitor for what seems like an eternity. Hence the impetus for the list below… a library of resources I tap into frequently for creative inspiration. Check back often as I will be updating this post. Please feel free to share your resources with us as well!

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