Episode 143 - How to hire and work with a website designer

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Discuss the questions you should ask, how the process works, and what you should have when the project is over. 

• Before you start the search
  • Look at some websites to determine what you like
  • Use What Runs Plugin to see what others are using to create their site
  • Ask who built those sites
• Red Flags
  • All accounts should be in your name and you should have access to them, including domain and hosting
  • Home brewed servers
  • Completely custom built sites
  • No contract
  • No deadlines
• Caution
  • The claim to be high end, but have no portfolio to start
  • Misses deadlines consistently
  • No "How I work document"
  • Does not understand conversion
  • Cannot give you a specific answer to how the changes will help your business
  • Is very negative toward the system you want to use without specifics. 
• Things to consider
  • Do you understand what you need to do to make the project work?
  • Do they give advice on how to make it better?
  • Do they understand your industry or show the ability to learn quickly?
  • Do they show genuine concern for your business?
  • Do you think it would be fun to work with them?
  • How will you collaborate?

Check out some of the web designers we love

Joey Berrios @ WP Tech Services

Lena Elizer @ Lena Elizer Designs who created our logo and original site.

Jonathan Guenther @ MPWR Design

Pamela Dale @ Pamela Dale International INC. who is working on our first sales funnel