There are thousands of SEO and webdesign/development companies online today, all of them are claiming to have the best web design services in the world (some even mention the Universe for that matter). How do you know who to trust? The simplest way is to look at who the company is, the recognition they’ve received, what services they offer and take the time to do a thorough review of their portfolio. But where do you start? That’s exactly what the post is about. It’ll give you an idea what you need to do to see if they really are who they say there are and what to expect once you pay your cash.
Ask For Referrals
Many times, as long as it isn’t one of your competitors, business owners will be more than happy to give you a referral to the SEO company that did their web design. If there is a site that you really like the look, feel and function of, see if you can get in touch with the person in that company that handles the online aspect of the business.
Use Search Engines
Doing a general search on Bing or Google is a tried-and-true method for finding virtually anything you’re looking for, including SEO companies. Your search results can provide the foundation for your quest to find the best web design services you can, but don’t make the mistake of thinking that the number one result is necessarily the best.
There are ways to manipulate search results, and black hat companies have no qualms about using those tactics. Make a list of companies you are interested in and then go back to take a closer look at each of them.
Good SEO companies will:
- Offer a comprehensive selection of services, including web design and status monitoring.
- Be absolutely transparent about their rates. They should list each service or bundle of services offered, with the cost clearly displayed beside it. You should not have to give out your contact information just to find out if you can afford the company or not.
- Have a skilled and experienced staff of expert designers. These people should be specialists in their niche, not generalists who tinker with web design from time to time.
- Prominently display their portfolio for your convenience. This is one of the best ways to determine if the company is right for you or not. If you like their work, great. If it’s too artsy, contemporary, stuffy or formal for your tastes, and you don’t see anything outside of that, then you may want to keep looking.
Talk to the Company
If an SEO company isn’t willing to talk to you and answer your questions before you start working with them, chances are they’ll be even less amiable after they have your cash in hand.
Pick up the phone and give them a call to see what their customer service will be like. One simple conversation can tell you a lot about what your future dealings will be like, so don’t miss the opportunity.
Now that you know more about choosing the best web design services, you might want to get more acquainted with SEO companies.
Post written by guest blogger CJ.
