13 Thoughts when Hiring a Web Designer

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What is the cost of the design? Flat fee or hourly?

2

Provide the designer with requirements: audience, message, keywords, etc.

3

Will the designer provide maintenance? If so at what rate?

4

Who will host the website?

5

Will the designer provide analytics? If so at what rate?

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Consider a phased schedule for payments.

7

Who is authorized to access the site for edits?

8

Any copyrights or trademarks that need to be included.

9

What’s the cancellation policy?

10

Does the business have access to the full site?

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Website belongs to owner, not designer. 12

URL contracts should be 3-5 years.

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State disclosures ahead of time.