Demaestro
msg:3797697 | 7:38 pm on Dec 1, 2008 (gmt 0) |
Experience and references would be at the top of my list.
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georgeek
msg:3797699 | 7:42 pm on Dec 1, 2008 (gmt 0) |
Personally I only look for three things: 1. Standards compliant
2. Semantic markup
3. In depth knowledge of usability studies
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rosaltof
msg:3797797 | 9:54 pm on Dec 1, 2008 (gmt 0) |
Thanks for the replies. I will add them to my list. Do you think the average non web savvy person would know that semantic markup exists? I am going to create a web business 2 web business quesitonnaire too. These will defo come in there.
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mightymid
msg:3797809 | 10:08 pm on Dec 1, 2008 (gmt 0) |
I'm finding that lots of non-web types nowadays are asking specifically about whether a firm provides SEO services.
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weeks
msg:3797846 | 11:04 pm on Dec 1, 2008 (gmt 0) |
In any business, people are looking for people they can trust. Typically, they are first looking for expertise. And you've outlined some good points that might illustrate expertise. But, they are also looking for integrity. This appears to be a serious issue for many contractors. Will you do what you say you are going to do, when you say you are going to do it and for the price that was agreed to at the start? You need to illustrate that you understand this is an issue. Finally, you want to show that you care about your customers, that you understand that their web site reflects their goals and objectives and values not only to their customers, but to their family, friends, the community at large and the employees. And you need to communicate that you care because the web site is going to reflect on you. Technical and artistic expertise is the most important, but caring and integrity are also important.
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BeeDeeDubbleU
msg:3798097 | 8:38 am on Dec 2, 2008 (gmt 0) |
| Do you think the average non web savvy person would know that semantic markup exists? |
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If you are talking about the average enquirer then, no, they would not have a clue what this was.
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rosaltof
msg:3798099 | 8:52 am on Dec 2, 2008 (gmt 0) |
Thanks again all, I am getting some interesting responses here. There are different types of web company as well that have a different focus and I think should be included. For example; - Design based companies that focus on aesthetics over anything else
- Marketing based companies that focus on calls-to-action and sales Of course a good company encompasses both at equal importance to enhance each point but my past experience has found quite a few companies put on above the other.
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BeeDeeDubbleU
msg:3798133 | 10:03 am on Dec 2, 2008 (gmt 0) |
I think a portfolio of satisfied clients and testimonials is important.
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