Process
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Five questions to ask before you hire a web studio
A portfolio shows you what a studio can do on a good day. These questions tell you what working with them is like on a regular one.
Who will actually work on my site?
You want names, not departments.
What exactly does the price include?
Ask for it page by page, in writing.
What happens if we change our minds?
Changes are normal. A studio should tell you in writing how extra work is billed before you sign.
Who owns the site when you are done?
The domain, hosting, and CMS should be in your name, and the copyright in the code and design should be assigned to you in writing.
Can I talk to the last client you worked with?
Not the best one. The last one.
If they dodge the questions, that is your answer.
The answers will tell you more than the portfolio does.
Written by
Renard Guidry
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