Choosing the right website designer for your business is a crucial decision. In today’s digital age, a website is often the first impression potential customers will have of your company. Therefore, it’s important to do your research and find a designer who understands your needs and can create a website that reflects your brand and meets your business goals. Here I’ll answer some frequently asked questions to help you make an informed decision when choosing a website designer.

WordPress is a versatile content management system (CMS) suited for all types of websites. When managed properly, it is fast and secure. We like it for its feature rich ecosystem.

Web designers are as unique as clients. As someone searching for a web designer, consider their style, communication skills, experience and talents. Interview them as you would an employment candidate. You will know when there is a good fit.

Many web designers specialize in types of sites. Others specialize in clientele. dot832 specializes in nonprofit organizations, small businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to establish themselves.

A good web designer should always create a responsive, mobile first website. Responsive websites adapt themselves to their display device and maintain a uniform appearance across devices. If the designer does not discuss it with you, tell them that is what you expect.

The amount of time it takes to build a website depends on its complexity. Simple sites can be completed in less than a month, while moderate to complex sites take several months. dot832 works with clients directly, discussing features, requirements, goals and dreams. We storyboard most sites before writing the first line of code. Once the design is approved, we then begin construction. There will be several reviews along the way.

Ongoing support depends on the needs of the client. dot832 will always be available for support. Even when a client wants to manage their own website after implementation, questions do arise. We stand behind our work and will gladly assist as needed.

dot832 offers premium web hosting to its clients. It is not required that you host with us. We have a feature rich service that includes cPanel, SSL, email, staging environment, CDN, firewall, regular backups and overall site management. We maintain the infrastructure so you don’t have to worry about.

When selecting a web host make sure they have the features and services you want. They should also provide technical support. dot832 offers support by telephone/text and email. There are no chatbots or intimidating phone systems. Once you have decided on a hosting service, contact them for the steps to move your website and get it operational in their environment.