WARNING SIGN NUMBER FIVE
“Don’t worry about it, it’s not a big deal”
You – as the client – ask a question and the web designer’s response is something to the effect; “You don’t need to worry about that, it’s not a big deal”
You are the client, if you are worried about it, so should your web designer. If they don’t have an answer that is ok, but they owe you at least: “We are not sure of the answer, let us research the issue and we will get back to you in X amount of time.
WARNING SIGN NUMBER FOUR
Your website is looking old and out dated.
Your website is starting to compared to competitors. You address this with your website guru and they tell you to not to be concerned.
This is a big deal! Technology is changing at lightning fast speeds and your website designer should be attempting to keep your website up to date. Maybe you don’t care to spend money on updates and new technology, that is your choice, not the web designers..
WARNING SIGN NUMBER THREE
No Security and Support Plan
Your website designer does not offer an ongoing support and security plan. A website is like an automobile, it needs to be driven and maintained to be kept in good working condition.
If software and security updates are not completed in a timely manner – at least once per month, preferably more often – your site is at risk of under performing or being hacked because the software is not up to date.
WARNING SIGN NUMBER TWO
“This is the way we have always done itIf your web designer ever mutters the words “This is the way we have always done it”, run, don’t walk to the exits!
Technology is changing fast, and if your web designer believes they can build and maintain a website “The way we have always done it”, they are wrong. Technology is passing them – you – by. You won’t be competitive online
for long.
for long.