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The last time you were out there to choose the right web development company, how was the experience like? It was not good, right? Believe it or not, choosing the right company is an art, one that you need to learn and possibly develop a knack for.  Who knows, with time, you may get good at it.

The Art of Choosing the

Right Web Development

Company

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Let’s start with what’s the first thing you should look for. Any guesses? No? Okay, here’s a simple exercise for you to find the answer:

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Points to consider

• If possible, visit a website that you have not seen before so that cookies don’t play a spoilsport.

• Make sure you have a speedy internet connection; else, the exercise doesn’t make any sense.

All said and done, you must focus on a company that can keep the website load times to a minimum. If they develop a site that takes more than 8 seconds to load, well, no offence, but they haven’t heard of the 10-second rule, at least that’s how it looks.

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Don’t pay the price (for what you didn’t do!)

The last thing you want is to see your website getting penalised. For some companies, web development is all about coding – they do it left, right and centre. Who gives two hoots about the web standards – at least, such companies don’t. Do they have anything to lose? You have the answer.

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Don’t be a puppet (unless you enjoy

being one!)

The developers must use an open-source CMS (WordPress, Joomla etc.) for you to be at the helm of affairs.  Only then you can change the content, if the need be and for that matter, update the images as well. And yes, did you know, it is also possible for you to change the site headings? Well, now you do.

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Don’t settle for less (or little!)

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. You bet; if it wasn’t, anyone could easily update the content or images after getting to know a thing or two about CMS. Make sure the company you choose, offer proper training.

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Training Query Resolution

Bug Fixing

Don’t feel left out (or be oblivious!)

Call yourself the guest of honour, if you may, but don’t forget, it’s all about you, your business, your website. Make sure the company keeps you in the loop throughout the development process because only you know what may work best for your business. If they don’t keep you involved, chances are they are going to take you for a ride.

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Don’t put on airs (and graces!)

Ask the company to develop a website that enhances user (read: customer) experience. Tell them you want the customers to stay on your website for as long as possible. In fact, given a chance, they should come back. Customers were, are and will be the king(s), always – for you. Make sure you and the company are on the same page.

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Don’t get intimidated (or hesitate!)

We have all been bullied, at some point or the other. That big guy, who made us run around the school, snatched our lunch – just the

mention of him was enough to send shivers down our spine. 

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You : Um.

Okay. Whatever you say.

Expert 1 : We’d incorporate a

responsive web Design and

make it adapt to the viewing

environment.

Expert 2 : We are going to

use fluid grids, flexible images

and CSS media queries.

Blah, Blah, Blah…..

Do not fall for snobs (or think any

less of you!)

Add a couple from your own experience. After all, you may have approached several companies by now. Didn’t all (okay, most!) of them make more or less the same statements? Barring the second example, which looks more like a company telling about the clients served in the past, these take us to the obvious – most of the companies either actually do or wish to undertake big projects.

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Do not get fooled (or carried away!)

Companies, not all of them though, often brag about themselves. See, they may have served many prestigious clients, but you can’t just take their word for it. You need proof and you should ask for it. Ask for customer testimonials, reviews, references and anything and everything minus the confidential information.

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Do not ignore technology

Keep up with the times; it’s 2013 – developers have the best technology at their disposal. Some of the companies are yet to give up on the age-old technology they have been using for years, but then, they are the ones that ask for more of your time and money.

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Do not donate (or be a philanthropist!)

The company quote an amount and then then you decide if you can afford to pay that much. This is how it goes, right? Let’s say the total amount is $50,000. Would you make the payment right away? What if they don’t complete the work on time? Would you then ask for a refund? Play smart; never ever pay the entire amount in one go. Rather, ask for a milestone-based payment plan.

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