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4 Common Pitfalls When Choosing A Web Development Company.

The One Man Con-Artist
Web companies are popping up everywhere. Everyone who knows a little HTML & a little flash has bum rushed the web. It is very easy to get conned into thinking that somone can do a site for cheap. Make sure you qualify the companies you talk with so that you don’t get stuck with a one man show. Believe me it will be one big headache.

The Hypocritical Search Engine Optimizer (SEO)
This is a very HOT subject everywhere in nearly every type of business that is online. Some companies have employees 100% dedicated to research in this field. TEST TEST TEST every company you talk with. Type in their respective industries and locations into google and see how well their own SEO is doing.      
TEST US FOR EXAMPLE - goto google and type in “website design louisville ky” Do You See Media Marketers?

A Spelling Error That Could Cost You $100
As you investigate using a web development company you are certain to hear HORROR stories of how John Smith needed a minor change on his website and his web design company sends him a huge bill claiming that it took all sorts of man hours. Qualify their update procedures BEFORE you give a single dime.

You Never Get A Second Chance To Make A First Impression -Not Using A Good Graphic Designer Can Really Hurt Your Bottomline
When a customer visits your site they will make an immediate judgment about your ENTIRE Company. Even if you are the best at what you do if your site looks cheap people will go somewhere else. It’s like visiting your top prospect in jeans and a ratty t-shirt. Whats even worse is that once that visitor has seen your cheap site it is nearly impossible to get them to take a second look after you have improved it.

Ask These 42 Questions Before Doing Business With Any Web Development Company.
At MediaMarketers.com we are very familiar with all of the issues when finding & hiring a web development company. We have compiled a list of 42 questions for you to DRILL the companies that you are considering.

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