Before You Hire a Web Designer, Read This
Hiring the wrong designer can cost you thousands of dollars and months of frustration. This free guide shows you exactly what to ask, what red flags to watch for, and how to find a designer who actually delivers.
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Hiring a web designer without a plan can cost you big
Most business owners don’t know what to look for when hiring a web designer. Here’s what can go wrong.
You overpay for a site that underdelivers
Without knowing the right questions to ask, it’s easy to hand over a large deposit and get back something generic.
The designer disappears after launch
No support, no handoff, no answers. You’re left with a site you can’t update on your own.
The site doesn’t show up on Google
A beautiful website is useless if no one can find it. SEO is often an afterthought with the wrong designer.
You don’t own your own website
Some designers lock you into their platforms or keep your files hostage. You need to know who controls what.
The process drags on for months
Unclear timelines and poor communication mean your project takes twice as long as it should.
The result looks nothing like your vision
Without a proper brief and review process, you end up with a site that doesn’t reflect your brand at all.
The free guide
Here’s what’s inside
No fluff, no filler. Just the practical questions, checklists, and insights you need to walk into any designer conversation with confidence.
10 questions to ask every designer
Know exactly what to say in that first call so you can quickly spot who’s worth working with.
Red flags to watch out for
Protect yourself from designers who overpromise, underdeliver, or lock you into bad contracts.
What a good contract covers
Never sign anything without checking for these key elements. This section alone can save you thousands.
How to review a portfolio like a pro
Learn what to actually look for (and what to ignore) when evaluating a designer’s past work.
What to prepare before your first call
Show up ready with the right information and save time for both you and the designer.
How to set a realistic budget
Understand what websites actually cost so you can plan your investment and avoid sticker shock.
About your guide
Hi, I’m Bernice, a web designer who wants you to walk in prepared
After years of designing websites for business owners, I kept seeing the same pattern: people would come to me after a bad experience with another designer. They’d lost money, time, and confidence in the process.
I created this guide so you never have to go through that. Whether you hire me or someone else, you deserve to know what a good web design process looks like and what questions to ask before you sign anything.
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