How to choose web designer ?

So you are ready to go ahead with your website? You have a clear vision of your website and you considered Six Tips on what to do before approaching the web design
company written by me;-)

  Time to choose your web designer !

    * make sure that he/she actually lives in your country( liability and legal issues that may come up once something goes wrong)

    * make sure that you actually talk to them - either in person or at least via the telephone.

    * make sure that they actually care about you and good result you are looking for!

    * make sure to see some commercial samples of their work( a lot of people just talk as they have done something but they can not prove that)

    * pay attention as this is really important!!!! Make sure that your web designer actually knows what are your goals-who are you targeting and what perception you want to create by setting up your website.
      

    * speak clearly about your vision and make sure that your website will stand out from the crowd.

    * be specific about the deadlines and demand fast but realistic turn around, although don't expect mirracles (good design requires a bit of an extra attention to the detail)

    * Here's a special tip on how to reckognize a real deal from some mediocre wannabe. The real pro will never offer you just one solution.They will come up with at least 4-6 ideas on how your website will look like. So take your time to find someone at the high level.

P.J. Wolosaczonek, M.A. of Product and Graphic Design, Academy of Fine Arts, Wroclaw, Poland
founder of: websitedesignwimbledon.com - web design studio based in Wimbledon, London