When selecting a website design company to develop your latest idea, you should consider the following myths that may come up in the initial sales stage:
- Submitting your site to search engines often is crucial!
There’s really no need to “submit” a site to a search engine unless the current year is 1998. Search engines, such as Google, will find your website in a matter of days. To get listed in Google, just have someone link to your site. - You will need unlimited bandwidth.
This statement can be true, only if you receive millions of website visitors a month and you have a site with a lot of large files or videos. Otherwise, the typical website doesn’t need as much bandwidth or monthly data transfer.. - We can get you to the #1 position in Google guaranteed.
This statement may be true, if you are just Googling your business name and not the search phrases that can drive traffic to your site.
Don’t be fooled by these ridiculous statements that are often spoken during the initial sales stage with a web design firm. Just remember that the difference between a good salesman and a con artist, is the fact that the salesman can deliver what they promise.
Good points. I’d also add that you focus on usability over fancy frills, like full-flash intros, etc. You’ll save yourself a lot of money, and your customers will appreciate it too.
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