If you are looking to develop a website for your business in Kenya it is
important to start in the right direction. A website can be the biggest
asset for your business if done correctly. On the other hand if not done
correctly you can end up with a PR nightmare. Here are a few tips to
help you choose a web design company.
1. Previous Work
Always make sure you ask for work done previously and check it out. If you like samples of their work, that is a good sign. If you are able contact the people who the website was built for and ask for recommendations or just their general experience. It may be that you like the work but it was not what the customer wanted. Or it may be that the website is well done but the customer service or after sales service is really bad. How about maintenance? Is the website being maintained by the person whom it was built for or by the person who built it. If it is the developer then you need to rethink your choice or look elsewhere. Now days with the emergence of CMS you should not need the services of a web designer or developer to help you maintain your website.
2. Location
It is advisable to hire a firm or an agency that is located in Kenya. As they are more likely to understand local website requirements. It is also easier to get support from someone if you can walk into their office rather than send tireless emails and get no response. Kenyan web designers may also be able to translate your website in Kiswahili. Although not entirely important it is a handy feature to have.
3. Cost
Should probably have been number 1 on the list. If you do decide to use a CMS it is advisable to use wordpress. To be able to estimate the cost of the website read this article : Cost of a Wordpress website in 2017 Make sure you are not overcharged and the prices quoted are within the range of the market. You don’t want to get ripped off because you have no idea about web design. Freelancers are always cheaper than web design agencies and usually deliver high quality work just like companies. Sometimes even better quality because they have a handful of clients and can concentrate on your project unlike agencies that may be overloaded with work.
4. Time
Always ask how long they will take to build the website. You want to be up and running in a reasonable amount of time. Not too fast as you don’t want your website to be done in a rush and not too slow as you probably need to be online in good time. It is also not a good idea to push your web designer as he may get pressurized and not deliver quality work.
5. Web Hosting
Make sure you get your website hosted in Kenya as it will be more beneficial for local customers in terms of faster load times. If your website is slow people are likely to navigate away from it. Also make sure the designer understands the requirements of speed. Even google has a tool called Page speed insights. It may be a good idea to go and check those websites that have been built earlier by your designer to ascertain they are optimized for speed.
We hope these tips were helpful for you.
1. Previous Work
Always make sure you ask for work done previously and check it out. If you like samples of their work, that is a good sign. If you are able contact the people who the website was built for and ask for recommendations or just their general experience. It may be that you like the work but it was not what the customer wanted. Or it may be that the website is well done but the customer service or after sales service is really bad. How about maintenance? Is the website being maintained by the person whom it was built for or by the person who built it. If it is the developer then you need to rethink your choice or look elsewhere. Now days with the emergence of CMS you should not need the services of a web designer or developer to help you maintain your website.
2. Location
It is advisable to hire a firm or an agency that is located in Kenya. As they are more likely to understand local website requirements. It is also easier to get support from someone if you can walk into their office rather than send tireless emails and get no response. Kenyan web designers may also be able to translate your website in Kiswahili. Although not entirely important it is a handy feature to have.
3. Cost
Should probably have been number 1 on the list. If you do decide to use a CMS it is advisable to use wordpress. To be able to estimate the cost of the website read this article : Cost of a Wordpress website in 2017 Make sure you are not overcharged and the prices quoted are within the range of the market. You don’t want to get ripped off because you have no idea about web design. Freelancers are always cheaper than web design agencies and usually deliver high quality work just like companies. Sometimes even better quality because they have a handful of clients and can concentrate on your project unlike agencies that may be overloaded with work.
4. Time
Always ask how long they will take to build the website. You want to be up and running in a reasonable amount of time. Not too fast as you don’t want your website to be done in a rush and not too slow as you probably need to be online in good time. It is also not a good idea to push your web designer as he may get pressurized and not deliver quality work.
5. Web Hosting
Make sure you get your website hosted in Kenya as it will be more beneficial for local customers in terms of faster load times. If your website is slow people are likely to navigate away from it. Also make sure the designer understands the requirements of speed. Even google has a tool called Page speed insights. It may be a good idea to go and check those websites that have been built earlier by your designer to ascertain they are optimized for speed.
We hope these tips were helpful for you.
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