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As a client, how can you avoid pitfalls and determine your designer/studio won’t “flake out”? We list 5 red flags to watch out for when hiring a designer.

Last week, I wrote a little bit about how to choose a web designer for your small business. We get asked all the time for ballparks and rough quotes for interactive projects – everyone basically wants to know, “How much will this cost?” The short answer: It depends. The long answer: If you want an online presence that is truly on-brand, isn’t a generic Wordpress theme, includes features that your business needs, and is flexible enough to grow with your company, you need to budget…

When you’re starting a new business, you’re focused on reaching new customers and clients. Your online presence is a vital part of your overall marketing strategy, and you can’t afford not to have a website. It’s challenging to find a good web designer. You can work with a full service studio or agency, but the costs might not work with your startup budget. You can hire a freelancer, but unless they are very established, you can’t guarantee they won’t disappear on you. You can try to learn how to build a website yourself, but is this really the best use of your (very in-demand) time?