Top 5 Traits Of A Good Web Designer

A lot of the work we do to build websites and improve website rankings is not the customer’s first experience to choose a web designer to work for them. Finding a good web designer can be harder than it seems as much of our work involves rescuing our customers from the damage their previous web designer or SEO has done. Narrow down your research before jumping in and using the guy down the road could save you a lot of time and money.

Skills Required In a Good Web Designer

Good web designers in Colorado Springs come in many different forms and have strengths in different areas. Here are some things to consider when finding your web designer:

Programming Skills

A vast programming knowledge is required to effectively build a website, troubleshoot problems and customize features. It is unrealistic except a hobby web designer or a young relative learning web design at school to have the skills to do this. While on the other context, someone who is a programmer but not a web designer will probably design a really ugly website.

Graphic Design

Check out the web designer’s portfolio to determine whether or not the style of their graphic design work match your taste. While it may not be the most vital aspect for many businesses, but the appearance of your website should be professional, appropriate to your business and not put off customers.

Search Engine Optimization

Even a nicely designed website won’t achieve everything you hope if no one can find it. It is extremely important to rank your website highly on Google and a skill that most web designers say they have but in reality, do not. Ask for multiple examples of highly ranked clients that they have done SEO work for.

Business Wisdom

There’s an old saying that states; “Never ask a poor person for financial advice”. The same rule applies to marketing your business online. If the web designer you have hired doesn’t make the effort to understand your business or doesn’t have any knowledge of business in general, how can they hope to help you with marketing it?

Communication Skills

In addition to the above practical skills, you need a web designer whom you can communicate with. If they talk over your head and are not able to explain things clearly, it will be a struggle all the way. You’ll need them to keep you informed on new developments in the industry and be accessible to help you with updates. Read the web designers reviews and ensure that you are happy working with the individual you’re dealing with, as it should be a long term relationship.