Starting a web design project can be a daunting task. We have all heard horror stories about a web design project that went thousands of dollars over budget and was never finished. This is usually caused by a combination of feature creep (the client adds more and more features throughout the project) and over-promising and under-delivering (the web design provider promises everything but can’t actually deliver on their promise).
However with a bit of preparation you can avoid the disasters of those who have come before you.
6 Steps to a Successful Outsourced Web Design Project
This 6-part tutorial is designed to guide you through the entire process of outsourcing web design in nine easy lessons. Afterward you can download our free Web Design Interview Checklist to ensure you choose the best provider for your project. Plus you can join over 3,000 people and stay up to date with the latest digital marketing trends for a successful online business.
1. How to Plan a Website Design Project and Stay on Budget
2. How to Define Website Goals and Audience
3. 5 Must Have Website Features
a. 5 Must Have CMS Features (optional lesson)
b. 5 Must Have eCommerce Features (optional lesson)
4. What is a Web Design Brief and How to Write One
5. How to Choose the Right Web Design Provider
6. Understanding Web Design Contracts
Web Design Interview Checklist
Once you begin comparing web design quotes and proposals you will need to know how to effectively evaluate each offer. Use our free checklist to ensure you ask the right questions and completely understand each offer.
Download the free Web Design Interview Checklist
Free Online Web Design Price Calculator
Budgeting for a website can be confusing. Unlike a pair of shoes, the prices quoted for websites are rarely comparable.Trying to understand why one quote is so much higher than another can often leave you feeling like you’re missing something. Stay one step ahead and use our free web design cost calculator to understand how much your website might cost.
Use the free online web design price calculator here.
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