As you set up your new wedding planning business, you will need to hire web designers who can work with you to create a professional website.
I have had a number of different websites, worked with a number of designers and made mistakes that cost me a lot of time and money.
I don't want that to happen to you.
Here are 5 mistakes you don't want to make when you work with web designers: Mistake #1 - You let them quote a price before interviewing you and knowing what you need and want Web designers might be able to give you a starting price, but they really can't tell you exactly how much your site will cost without interviewing you.
They need to know about you, your business, your clients, what you want your site to look like and how large or small you want your site to be.
Mistake #2 - You think your web designers will remember what you want them to do after your interview You should have a written contract with your web designers outlining exactly what you want, how much you will pay and when your site will be ready.
Also the contract should state when you could be charged for changes and how much the charges are.
Mistake #3 - You assume they understand marketing and how to optimize your site for search engines Web designers know design and can give you a beautiful site for your wedding planning business.
You do need your site to be professional and attractive but you also need it to be easy to use and easy to find.
Beware of anyone who is only concerned with design and isn't well educated in search engine optimization and Internet marketing.
Mistake #4 - You think they can help you write or edit your content You will need to write your web copy yourself or hire someone to do it for you.
If the web designers say they have this skill, ask to read some of the content they have written before you hire them to do this.
Mistake #5 - You give them control of your site Learn how to update your site yourself.
If you don't, every time you want to add or change your content, you will have to call them and ask them to do it for you.
They will do it for a price and according to their schedule.
Don't do this, be in control of your site.
There are good web designers, do some research, get referrals and hire someone knowledgeable who can design your site at an affordable price.