How to Choose the Right Web Designer

Nov. 13, 2012 - PRLog -- Research shows that the average web user decides within the first 10 seconds if they will browse or leave a website. Thus, it is imperative to find a web designer that can capture the eye and attention of your web visitors. How do you choose a Web Designer? The first thing to is decide if you want a simple template or something custom? If you are unsure, you can review web designer portfolios until you find something that catches your eye. The most common methods are listed below:

Phone Books:  The traditional method of contacting local listed web designers, followed by scheduling appointments to see their portfolios.
Search Engines:  Modern method of using Google, Bing or Yahoo, etc., which offer traditional and image search options, so that you can visit individual websites or the respective search engine's image galleries.
Angie's List:  For a small fee, consumers can search the review site, which may or may not include images, but includes feedback on listed businesses.
Yelp:  Another popular review site, which sometimes includes images and feedback from previous customers.
Craig's List:  A user-friendly website dedicated to providing listings from businesses in your area, that occasionally include images or links to websites.
ServiceShots.com:  A newer method which includes portfolios from the best, pre-approved local businesses, such as web designers, in easy to use image galleries.

         Once you have reviewed portfolios, you can select the web designer of your choice and finalize the details. You will be able to take pride in your new website and be confident that it will command attention from web users. Whether your website is personal or for business, you can rest assured that it will do your online presence justice.