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You should start the process by asking yourself some important questions. What do you intend to do with your website and why? Do you want to generate sales leads, sell products online or handle bookings? Do you expect to generate a measurable return on investment from your website? What is your budget? You have provided Top 10 questions for a website developer.
Look at other websites and decide what you like in terms of look and feel so that you have an idea of what you want. We recommend developing a web plan. “It keeps you focused and serves as a blueprint for your project.
Your plan should lead you to ask a developer the following questions.
Familiarity with your business and industry makes a difference. “If you are in the heavy manufacturing business and the developer has only worked for non-profits, for instance,” says Galley, “they may not be the right fit for you.”
Choose a developer you are comfortable with. Do you prefer a team that has been around for a long period of time and has a traditional approach, or a young team with more creative flair?
This can be an indication that the developer nurtures client relationships and follows up with maintenance and upgrades. A lack of repeat business can be a sign that something went wrong on previous projects.
A small shop with lots of work on the go might not be able to give you the attention you need to complete the project in a timely fashion. Make sure the firm you choose has the resources available to complete your site on time.
Find out what the major milestones are and when you should expect them to be completed. These should include creative options, site structure and page layouts, and then a test run.
It’s imperative to maintain and update a website is crucial to its success. You wouldn’t leave the same display in a storefront all year long. A website is no different. You need to keep the content fresh. This also helps with search engine optimization. You should plan for ongoing maintenance, adding new photos and keeping product information updated. Musato Technologies can assist you with this, contact us today.
Find out whether the developer will turn the site over to you so you can do the updating, or whether you will have to go through them.
Check to see whether the developer provides monthly reports regarding traffic to your website.
Payment structures vary from developer to developer. If you meet with several, make sure you are aware of how each one works and where the money is going. What percentage is being spent on programming? How much on creative work? And so on.
Much like buying a car, points out Galley, you can select the “fully loaded” website or the basic one. If you can’t afford all the options, determine which are essential and which you can add later. Maybe a shopping cart is essential, but you don’t need to add social networking feeds right away.
How much is the developer doing and how much is being subcontracted? “For example, find out who is hosting your website. If it is being contracted out, make sure you have the passwords and access codes.
The developer will most likely expect you to provide photos, logos and content. “If you are selling a product online, you need photos. The web is a visual medium and your photos need to be compelling. Clients also need to develop content, such as product descriptions and pricing.
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Gideon Ebonde M. is the CEO and Chief Software Architect at Musato Technologies. He is experienced Software developer with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. He has a strong engineering professional skilled in Mobile Application Development, Enterprise Software, AI, Robotics, IoT, Servers, Cloud and business application. He is an accomplished DevOps software engineer and a visionary computer scientist and engineer.