How do Bristol businesses find and hire a web designer to design and build their new website?
Whether you’re a small business owner, marketing manager or a large business who’s website isn’t delivering how it should, finding the right web designer can make a massive difference to your businesses marketing.
I’ve spent nearly eight years in web design and digital marketing and during that time, I’ve worked with a range of businesses of different sizes and industries, to help them look like the experts they actually are and get more customers through web design and digital marketing services.
That gives me a unique and important perspective to most web designers, as I understand the full marketing picture, and how things connect together.
One thing I’ve learned over the years is that finding a great web designer in Bristol isn’t nearly as complicated as many people think.
Start by searching
The best place to start in finding a web designer is surprisingly simple…
Head to Google and Google My Business and search online.
Visit the web designers own website.
Have a look at their portfolio and past websites they have built for other companies.
Ask yourself one simple question: Does this web designer have the capabilities to design a website that not only looks really good, but one that can generate conversions?
A professional web designer should have:
- A professional website (that’s a no brainer)
- An example of portfolio work
- Information about them as a person, who they are and how they work
- Testimonials and reviews from past clients
Pay special attention to their portfolio, as looking at their clients websites will tell you all you need to know in terms of their skill and competency.
Where Bristol based businesses find web designers
There are a few key ways businesses find Bristol based web designers…
Google is one of the best places to start. Search for terms such as:
- bristol web design
- web agency bristol
- web design agency bristol
- web design agency in bristol
- web design company in bristol
- web development bristol
- website agency bristol
- website design agency bristol
- website design bristol
Referrals and networking can also be another excellent source. Ask fellow business owners who they’ve used and I’m sure they’d be glad to suggest their web designer.
LinkedIn can also be an excellent way of finding a web designer, as often your connections are more than happy to make suggestions and tag web designers that they know. You can also search LinkedIn with a phrase like “bristol web designer” and see who comes up.
Questions to ask before hiring a web designer
How long have they been doing web design?
Experience is vital, and so understanding how long they have been working in web design is key. Every web designer starts somewhere, however, you’re probably at the stage where you are looking for expertise, and not to be somebodies first ever client.
What does their process look like?
You want to establish how you will work together, how communication will work, what you can expect during each stage of the project. Every web designers process is different so it’s important to make sure how you both work lines up.
How much will a website cost?
Every web designer charges differently, and although some may not give you a price over the phone, as a minimum they should provide you with a proposal outlining the information from the project and what it will cost to do.
Can they offer any additional services?
Some web designers only offer web design, some will also offer hosting and maintenance, SEO, paid ads, social media etc. You may find you just want help with the website, but it’s also good to know that they can provide other digital marketing services as it’s often easier to have one point of call handling everything for you.
Final thoughts
Finding a good web designer in Bristol doesn’t have to be complicated.
Look at their portfolio and the quality of their work.
Look at them as a person, and their experience.
The best web designers are those who can turn your business goals into an amazing looking website that helps your business grow online.