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The benefits of professional website design

Aug 23 2005

The development of a business website can be complex and may require the input of a professional website designer, particularly for business owners with little technical know-how or who want to offer additional services such as the option to order or buy goods online.

A website designer may have no knowledge of your business or of your market sector and it will be necessary to brief them thoroughly on what you want from your website in order to make sure you get the most effective service and best value for money.

This factsheet examines what help and support a website designer can offer. It looks at the services a web designer can offer and what to consider when choosing a designer. The costs involved in using an independent website designer are discussed and information is given on how to brief a designer and how to deal with problems. Links to directories of website designers and sources of further information are also provided.

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