How to choose a good Web Design Company?

[everest]

At work I’m faced with a decision to choose a web design company, to redesign our web site, which is quite archaic now. Some time ago, when faced with a similar task to look for web hosting firm I’ve looked at top rankings of hosting directories. So I chose the top host which later proved to be worse then we expected. At the same time for our family web site my daughter found http://veghost.com - a cheaper host which proved to be much better. So the question is how to choose a good web design company? I wouldn’t like to pay more money for worse services again.
What are the focus points to look at when choosing a web design company?
How to make sure that service is not overpriced?
Thanks for your help.

 

[jonathannrj]

Choosing a website design company ...interesting.

I know this is a very late reply, but here goes anyways. Here is what I would say:

1. How long has the website design company you contact been in business?

2. Does their portfolio differ from site to site - or do they look similar?

3. Does their designs appeal to your taste?

4. Don't be afraid to get their clients feedback. Look throught the design firm's site to see if they post client testimonials.

5. And most importantly, find a firm that have good rankings and offer some SEO services. Why good is a site if its badly designed for search engines?

And of course, take a look at our site, www.nrjdesign.com . We have a large portfolio, years of experience, and very satisfied clients .

If you want some good articles on these topics, or even some how-tos, then check our resource section on our site as well: http://www.nrjdesign.com/website-design-articles.html Enjoy!

 

[StudioWorks]

Hello,

Well there are many different opinions on this issue.

If I had to choose a company I would choose a company that can provide professional services, great support, and affordable prices to me.

And of course a company that doesn't want me to pay until I see what im getting, what im paying for ( a demo site or something like that ).

Testimonials don't have any effect on me - most of them are fake :imho:

 

[digidogstudios]

Yes, as a web design company your portfolio should speak for itself.

check out my company if your interested: DigiDog Studios Web Design and view our Web Design Portfolio

 

[will7]

Nice little bit of "subtle" self advertising there, Steven