Website Design: A Quick Buying Guide

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Website Design A Quick Buying Guide
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• The web has evolved substantially from its
  earliest days when making your own website was
  its own rite of passage. Today, building an
  effective website, particularly one meant for a
  business, demands more than passable knowledge of
  HTML and some innovative ideas. Creating a new
  site from the ground up can be an intensive
  process with many things to consider, from
  aligning it with your branding to making it
  easily visible to search engines.
• Onboarding experienced web developers is an
  expensive, time-consuming process, especially
  when you may not need such services in-house over
  the long term. For that reason, its often best
  to connect with a trusted and proven third party
  to manage the building process for you. How can
  you be sure you get the best results possible?
  Keep these tips in mind as you proceed.

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• Defining the Scope of Your Project
• Before you begin seeking out a custom web
  development company, you should assess what you
  must ask them to create. Consider attributes such
  as the number of pages and the general type of
  information you want to share. Define the
  function and purpose of the site to create a
  clear brief for your developer. Will you need
  e-commerce technology? Is the site primarily
  informational or do you want to invest in lead
  generation? How much will SEO factor into your
  design? Answering these questions first makes
  your process more manageable.

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• What To Look for in a Web Development Agency
• Now you can start the effort of locating a team
  that aligns with your companys goals. While
  there are many developers out there, not all of
  them are the same. While you should interview
  candidates carefully, here are some of the key
  attributes to look for in a team
• In-depth experience with modern design
  techniques.
• A team experienced in technical design, graphic
  design, and user interfaces.
• An understanding of a broad range of tools used
  to power and protect the web today, including
  designing for mobile users, optimizing for search
  engines, and cybersecurity.

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• An understanding of consumer psychology and
  behavioural data analytics.
• A client-first approach that prioritizes
  producing what you ask for through informed
  guidance.
• Have a Plan to Fill in the Content Your Site
  Needs
• Putting up the framework of your website isnt
  enough. Just like building a house, the job
  doesnt stop when you finish the walls youll
  need to fill it next. That means considering
  aspects such as logo design, the graphics you use
  on your pages, and the web applications youll
  need. These elements should be an essential part
  of your discussions with a developer.

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• Once your site is built, how will you get the
  word out? Consider the value inherent in choosing
  a team that can also provide you with online
  marketing services to support your new web
  presence, too.
• Find Help with Building Your Website Today
• At Digital Lion, we have years of experience in
  providing successful website design to Calgary
  businesses. With a personalized approach that
  puts the needs of your business at the forefront
  of the process, we produce sites that perform to
  your specifications and reflect the best parts of
  your brand. Learn more today about why were a
  good fit for your project.

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• Calgary-headquartered Digital Lion, with
  secondary locations in Edmonton and Ottawa, is a
  digital marketing and design agency built with a
  purpose and passion to partner with its clients
  and provide first-class Web Development, Graphic
  Design, Logo Design and Online Marketing
  services. We work with clients across Canada, as
  well as worldwide, and are focused on being
  environmentally friendly and giving back to
  charities that we are passionate about. Our
  mission is to Design a Better World. Browse
  our website, follow our social media channels,
  and contact us anytime for more information on
  how we can customize a package that meets your
  needs and suits your style.

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• Digital Lion is a design and digital marketing
  agency built with a purpose and passion to
  partner with its clients and provides first-class
  custom website development, Graphic Design,
  Online Marketing services and website design in
  Calgary, the location of our head office, as well
  as in Edmonton and Ottawa, our secondary
  locations. We work with clients across Canada, as
  well as worldwide, and are focused on being
  environmentally friendly and giving back to
  charities that we are passionate about. As one of
  the best web design companies, our company
  mission is to Design a Better World. Browse
  our website, follow our social media channels,
  and contact us anytime for more information on
  how we can customize a package that meets your
  needs and suits your style.