We know how important it is to a business owner to find the right web designer to not only grow your business, but to ensure you are receiving on time delivery within your budget.

Here a few key questions you should be asking yourself when choosing the web designer that is right for you and your business.

1. How long have they been in business? By choosing a web design company who is invested in the long-term, you can avoid the issues that typically arise when choosing a part-time web designer, such as a lack of commitment or even the chance that they will not be around more than a year or two.

2. Do they specialize in marketing? Essentially, a successful website is the most important marketing tool you can have. Web designers should understand your marketing needs and goals for your business, ensuring the success of your website.

3. Did you search for them? When searching the Internet for your web designer, how easy were they to find? When a web designer has a presence in search engines, the more likely they are knowledgeable on how to gain exposure within those search engines.

4. Do they have website support? In case of emergencies, does the web design company have a support system to ensure you will be back up and running?

5. Do they use CMS? Content management systems, or CMS, is a website platform that allows you, the business owner, to make updates or changes to your website. An additional advantage to CMS is that it still allows the web designer to continue to make the necessary changes if you choose not to.

6. Will responsive web design be used? In a world full of mobile technology, it is essential to have a website that is optimized for multiple devices. With responsive web design, you can ensure that whether the user is at their computer or on their smartphone, your website can be viewed correctly, according to their devices.

7. Do they also specialize in Internet marketing? It is truly important to use a web designer that partners with a trusted Internet marketing firm to ensure the success of your website, especially through search engine optimization and pay per click advertising.

When considering your options, be sure to ask these important questions. A good web designer will have the ability to answer all of these questions and provide you with the professionalism and knowledge to ensure the needs of your business is being met.

Here at Windy City Web Designs, we not only have a team of experienced web designers, but we are also composed of expert Internet marketers to ensure we work together to build a website based around who you are, what you do, and what your goal is. With these three key components, we can create a website that is guaranteed to be successful and profitable. Contact us with any questions or needs you may have from web design to Internet marketing, we are here to help.