Granger

Is it a requirement that I have a good web design for my internet business? I want to be able to do it myself, but I'm not that good. I don't really wanna spend the cash to hire someone else, but do you think I need to? I'm confused.

Zane

A good website design can make a business. People regardless of if they should, they judge a book by its cover. If they come on to your site and see a bad/okay/unprofessional website they will have doubts about your business. If you have a good / professional site they will see you have the time and money and are a good business.

By the way im a web designer

Max

Well said.

Why would a potential customer waste their time with your company if one of your competitors has a more professional image? Of course the proper way to compare the two companies would be to test their services, etc, but you can't expect many people to actually do that. Your first impression is very important because chances are it's a one shot deal.

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Super Mod

I agree with everything that has been said so far. Having a professional web design is very important. I think it's probably the most important thing that you can do for your website. Yes, money should be spent on marketing and other areas of your website, but the web design is really key.

borsaid

I am a firm believer in the philosophy that you get what you pay for. With web design that philosophy certainly holds water. There are exceptions, as with everything, but if you're going to shell out big bucks for a website, you are going to get a high quality product in return. A website should be denoted as a "marketing" expense, and all marketing expenses combined with a good product will always come back in spades.

lufc

If your website dosnt look professional then you will lose the trust of a lot of potential clients.

Granger

I think you all are right. I guess I'm going to invest some money to hire a professional for my next website. Do you guys know how much a good web designer can cost? Also, do you have any recommendations?

Jimmeh

A good web design is key!

I don't really know any good web design companies, though. I usually just do it myself or get a friend to do it for a little bit of $$. I'd also be interested in hearing about some good web design companies that don't charge too much.

Super Mod

Check out this post I made. I think it sheds some light on the topic.

Jimmeh

Nice post. I just read the article and found it quite good.