If it’s time to hire a web designer, questions to ask include project cost, portfolio quality, project timelines, and web designer support once the site is live.
What are my top questions to ask a Web Designer?
As you begin the process of finding a web designer for your project, here are the two most important questions to ask.
1. What does the web designer charge to build your website?
- Find out if their total project pricing is in your budget.
- Ask if they will be charging monthly fees and what those fees cover.
2. Can the web designer provide live links to websites they’ve created?
- You need to thoroughly vet live examples that showcase the ability of the web designer.
Red flag – static screen captures with no web link.
Other Questions to Ask a Web Designer
Will your new website be mobile-responsive?
- The majority of website traffic comes from mobile devices and phones. Your website has to be responsive.
Will your website be built with SEO for getting listed on Google and AISO for being included on Google AI Overview?
- Your success story starts with a smart search strategy built for both traditional SEO and today’s AI Search Optimization.
- Traditional SEO: “Help my website rank on Google.”
- AISO: “Help AI choose my content when answering questions.”
Who owns the website once it’s done?
How do you learn WordPress to manage your website?
- Is training provided by the web designer in person or by phone?
Does the web designer offer support and maintenance after launch?
- Find out their hourly rate or if updates are covered by a monthly fee agreement.
Ask how future WordPress and server software updates will be handled.
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