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Questions to Ask a Web Designer Before Hiring

Meta Description: Essential questions that reveal designer quality and ensure a successful project. Know what to ask before signing a contract.

Process Questions

  • "Walk me through your process from start to finish"
  • "How do you gather requirements?"
  • "How many revision rounds are included?"
  • "Do you do user research?"
  • "How do you approach mobile design?"

Experience Questions

  • "Have you worked on similar projects?"
  • "What makes a website successful in my industry?"
  • "Can you show me your portfolio?"
  • "What certifications or education do you have?"
  • "How many years have you been designing?"

Project-Specific Questions

  • "How will we measure success?"
  • "How will you optimize for search engines?"
  • "What will you need from me to be successful?"
  • "What happens if we want changes after launch?"
  • "Do you offer post-launch support?"

Red Flag Questions

  • "If they can't explain their process clearly" - Red flag
  • "If they have no questions about your business" - Red flag
  • "If they want to start designing immediately without discovery" - Red flag
  • "If they guarantee specific results" - Red flag
  • "If they won't put agreements in writing" - Red flag

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