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Mistakes People Make When Trying to Save on Web Design

by | Nov 13, 2013 | Articles, Web Design, Web Development | 0 comments

Mistakes When Trying to Save on Web Design

No matter what industry it is you are in people are always trying to look for the best deal possible and it is no different in web design. Customers seem to get the impression that all web design is the same and they just cannot resist the temptation to look at the cheapest solution possible. Before reaching me several clients of mine tried to build a website themselves using an online CMS (Content Management Systems) that never seem to work properly. They then considered a monthly website package where thousands of people all have the same template but again don’t get the results they are looking for. After ultimately giving up they eventually approach a professional web designer to get what they are truly after but why do people try these shortcuts just to save a quick buck? Below are some of the most common mistakes made by businesses when they try to save on web design.

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Unrealistic Expectations

As people seem to believe that web design is all the same they develop this idea in their head of their perfect website with numerous amount of features and expect it to be delivered at the lowest price possible. You will never get the perfect website on a low budget and particularly if you are looking for more advanced features to the website. Unless you are looking for a simple website that is purely information based then I would avoid any cheap website package.

Having No Goal

It is important to know what direction you want to go with your website and what you want to achieve from it. Whether the site you are getting built is for profit or not you should always have a goal in place to avoid the project dragging out or not getting what you want. The more information you can give to a web designer the easier it will be for them to achieve what you want.

Hosting Costs

Once your website is built it needs to be hosted and many cheap web design packages can have hidden hosting fees. Many professional web designers also offer low cost hosting so you do not need to compromise on the website to save money on the hosting. You could also always host the site yourself, if you do your research you can find the best value hosting online.

Website Maintenance

Your website obviously needs updating in line with your business but it is something that a lot of people don’t consider. You may rush to get a website live and then it is a nightmare to change or costs you a fortune to update because it doesn’t come under your package. If you approach a professional web designer than can produce a content managed website that is custom to you it will be easy for you to update the site yourself.

Ignoring Search Engines

Just because you are getting a new website it does not mean you are going to jump straight to the front page of Google for your relevant keywords. SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) has become an important part of many businesses, with Google constantly updating things it has becoming increasing important to ensure you have the right SEO. If you are interested in driving more leads through your website then no cheap website package will get you what you require. SEO has become hard work and you need to know what you are doing to get stable results. There are many promises and cheap fixes out there for SEO but none of them work because Google focuses on quality.

Conclusion

Adam a Design Vibe web designer Norwich recommends shopping around and not to base your decision on price. Low cost website package deals may seem appealing but they will end up costing you time and money in the long run as you won’t get what you want. If you have the right information, do your research and look around you are sure to find the most suitable web designer for your project.

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