Do I need a website designer?

You need a website for your business or you are unhappy with your old one, so you start thinking about creating one yourself. I mean, it can’t be that tricky can it? There are a myriad of tools available now, so why bother using a web agency?

Well it turns out there are a host of reasons why using a website design company can help your business. Although the financial cost may be more initially, your business will reap the rewards in the future. We have worked with many clients who have started to build their own website and got stuck, or built something that isn’t fit for purpose after many weeks of trying.

Here are our top reasons to use a web design company like us.

It saves you time

Despite the fact there are many tools out there to help you, learning to build and design an effective website isn’t easy. There are lots of elements to consider, such as the design, the functionality and accessibility requirements. You could spend many  frustrating weeks trying to create the website you want and it still doesn’t look right. You may also be tempted to throw a lot of functionality into the website without thinking about how it flows or how the user will interact with it.  For a beginner, trying to build a website in your spare time whilst also running your business can result in a very stressful experience.

We can bring our experience to the project and know straight away how to create the website you are looking for. We understand how websites work as a whole and how different elements and functionality work together to create a seamless design.

It will look more professional

People will judge you on your website, and in a world where an internet search is usually the first thing someone does when looking for a product or a service, first impressions count. It is often very easy to see if a website has been “homemade” and looks unprofessional. Your website is your shopfront to the world in the digital space so it is vital it creates an impact on your potential customers. A professional website engenders a level of trust with users, as it shows you have invested in your brand. Hiring a web design company ensures your website successfully reflects your business and what it stands for. 

We bring the benefit of our knowledge and experience

We have built a lot of websites! This means we understand what features work and don’t work for different businesses. We have also seen many different website design trends come and go. This means we build websites that stand the test of time without gimmicks and tricks.

We are able to show you different designs and features that you may not have thought of, which could greatly enhance the look and feel of your website.

We can bring a fresh perspective

You know your business inside out and that is brilliant, but translating that knowledge into an effective website it not always easy. When you work in a certain industry there may be terms you use daily that would be hard for an outsider to understand, or you may get bogged down in the detail of what your company does rather than focusing on what your customers really need to know.

We can bring a fresh eye to your business and ask questions and challenge you to discover what your users actually want from your website. We work with you in the initial stages to discover your target audience and their intentions when visiting your website. We will then establish the language the website needs to use to appeal to your ideal customer. You need to show how you will solve their problems rather than use technical language they may not understand. Being on outside voice in this process is incredibly valuable as we can put ourselves in the shoes of the customer to create a website that speaks to them effectively. 

Here to help

We want to help you create the best online experience for your customers. We love working with our clients, learning about their businesses, to build a website that truly matches their goals. We pride ourselves on being friendly and approachable, making the whole process as painless as we can.

So, don’t spend weeks cobbling a website together that doesn’t meet you needs, Call Us in to help.