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How Do I Find A Good Web Designer?

Description: A good web designer is the key to a good website. But how do you know when you've found a good one? Read on to find out.

Finding a web designer isn't a problem nowadays - they're everywhere you look. The tricky part is finding one that can really do a good job. What's more you need to know that the one you've found is capable of creating the specific kind of site you are looking for. Not everyone has experience in all areas.

That's the first key to finding a good designer. Ask to see their portfolio, or check their website to see what examples are on there. It's good to know they are capable of producing many different kinds of websites, but if the kind of site you want isn't represented there, you'll want to ask them what kind of experience they can bring to bear in your case.

Recommendations are always worth more than any other form of promotion, so ask around to see if anyone you know can recommend a good designer. You can also visit internet forums to see whether anyone can give you the details of suitable designers in your area.

Don't forget that there is no good reason why you can't visit half a dozen designers and interview each of them, to see which one fits your brief the best. There is nothing to say that visiting a designer means you have to take them on, so make sure you stay detached, get the answers you need and then take some time to consider which one will be best able to meet your brief and design a website that will do the job for you.

One final point - don't be tempted by the lowest offer. Experienced and talented web designers cost money to hire, so be prepared to pay it.