Things You'll Need:
- Computer
- Internet access
- Email address
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Step 1
Determine your project scope and what you need from your website. Figure out what kind of information will be on the site, how large it will be and how often it will be maintained.
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Step 2
Decide on a budget. Before you hire a Web designer, it will help you narrow your choices if you know how much you can afford to spend.
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Step 3
Ask around for referrals. If you're active in the community or have friends in business and like their websites, find out who they hired to create their sites.
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Step 4
Shop for developers at websites like elance.com. To find a listing at elance.com, enter "web design" in the search box, select "Web and Programming" in the drop-down box and click the "Search" button. You can narrow your search by zip code, positive feedback and pricing to view a shorter list of potential Web developers.
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Step 5
Evaluate and narrow your choices by browsing their portfolios online. Rate each developer's website portfolio by attractiveness, usability, speed and consistent design.
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Step 6
Contact one or more Web developers. Before you hire a freelancer to create a website, get an exact price quote along with references, determine what is included in their services and if their work is guaranteed.
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Step 7
Contact and check references. Find out from former clients if the Web designer was helpful and they were satisfied with the quality of the work.
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Step 8
Make a decision and hire a Web designer. After agreeing on the work scope, price and timing, you can have the developer create a website for you.
