Choosing a website designer should feel less like a guessing game and more like finding a good fit. Start with your business goals and use the questions below to compare proposals fairly.
What To Look For
Ask To See Real Work
Look for projects you can actually open and use. Check them on your phone. Can you find the key information easily? If the designer built an online store, try browsing products and moving through the shopping process without placing an order. For an example of our work, see our Kiddie Komforts project.
Explain What Your Website Needs To Do
A restaurant, electrician, and online shop all need different things from a website. Tell the designer what customers should be able to find or do, such as requesting a quote, scheduling a service, or buying a product. A good proposal should reflect those goals, not just the number of pages.
Find Out What You Will Own
Ask who registers the domain, who controls hosting, and whether you will have access to your website files and accounts. Find out what happens if you want to change providers later. These details are easier to settle before work begins than after a site is launched.
Discuss Mobile Use And Accessibility
Many customers will first visit from a phone. Ask how the designer checks small-screen layouts, readable text, clear buttons, keyboard navigation, and forms. A good-looking desktop mockup is only part of the job.
Get A Clear Scope And Price
Ask what is included: writing, images, contact forms, online payments, basic search setup, testing, revisions, and launch support. Also ask which costs belong to outside services, such as a domain, email, or an ecommerce subscription. Clear expectations help prevent surprises.
Ask About Updates And Ongoing Support
Websites need changes after launch. Find out how edits will work, what ongoing help is available, and which services are optional. You should know how to request a change and whether ongoing support is included or quoted separately.
Choose Communication You Are Comfortable With
A local designer can be helpful, but you do not have to choose someone nearby. We work with businesses around Logan and Cache Valley as well as clients farther away. What matters is being able to discuss the project clearly and review the finished work before it goes live.
Need help deciding what to ask for? Our small-business website checklist can help you organize the basics before you request a quote.
Helpful References
For more detail, these resources are a good place to start:
General guidance only. The right approach depends on your business, budget, and goals.