Why Hire a Web Designer?
Have you ever thought, “Why hire a web designer? There are so many “plug-n-play” web platforms these days, surely I can save money and do it myself.”
But by now maybe you’ve spent hours on “free” tutorials, maybe a course or two, endless comment threads on Facebook, 100 tabs open in your browser, trying to figure things out on your own… only to end up frustrated when your design, website and brand are no closer to looking like you’ve imagined in your head.
And I’ll be honest we’ve been there… But hiring a web designer for your business is an investment.
SAVE TIME & Money. You can spend hours on “free” tutorials, maybe a course or two, endless comment threads on Facebook, 100 tabs open in your browser, trying to figure things out on your own… only to end up frustrated when your design, website and brand are no closer to looking like you’ve imagined in your head. Doing everything your business requires is exhausting and you’re trying to run your business & make money… which leaves little time (or a lot of time stressed and overwhelmed) trying to design a website taking away from the parts of your business you love and want to focus on.
Make IT UNIQUE. Think about the design of your website, like getting dressed… what is your design aesthetic and how do you want to show up in front of customers, users, clients, other businesses. There are so many ways that design can enhance your message, your mission, your passion and one of our favorite things is to learn about your passion and use our design skills to tell your story visually. Your website should convey your message in a compelling and clear way with touches of your personality (or brand’s personality) throughout. And with our designer eye we create a website that is unique to you.
USER FRIENDLY website. User Experience is a huge part of your website keeping both your goals, your mission, and your web visitors in mind is vital. Is your website responsive? How does your website translate to mobile? What is the load time? What’s your average web user’s journey? Where are the call to actions placed? What experience do you want your users to have when they arrive at your website? What actions do you want your web users to take?These are just some of the questions we think about & discuss with our clients during the design process.
4. EASY TO Manage. Functionality is key! As business owners we know what it’s like starting out and doing all the parts of your business yourself. We want your website to work for you not the other way around. If your backend is scary or your worried every time you need to add a product or change out a photo then your website isn’t working for you.
5. SEO. Ahhh the illusive SEO. We help you lay a foundation, and talk about what your SEO needs are and the best ways to achieve them… hint hint a yoast plugin is great but it’s not the end all be all.
Hiring a web designer is an investment in your business. There are lots of ways to get a quick, inexpensive website up with a template… I’ve been there too, especially when you’re just starting out and on a budget. But investing in a web designer will elevate your website, your messaging, and your brand!
