How to choose the right website developer?

In this episode of the Powerful Marketing Tips podcast, Mari-Liis Vaher and Laura Kukemelk, creators of Powerful Marketers, discuss important considerations when choosing a website developer. They address common issues in working with developers, including unexpected expenses and poor communication, and offer advice on selecting the right partner for a successful collaboration. 

 

They emphasize the importance of finding a developer who is transparent, responsive, and experienced, and stress the need for clear communication and thorough clarification of expectations before beginning any work. The episode is inspired by the struggles of a client who experienced significant setbacks and losses while working with a website developer, and offers practical steps to avoid similar pitfalls.

 

Quotes:

• "The first and probably the most important thing is to hurry slowly and really do your homework." (02:16)

• "Make sure to ask about their [developers] recent projects and connect with these clients to ask about their collaboration experience. Take time to talk to about two to three people at least. You will quickly see the pros and cons of working with these providers, and trust me people are happy to share their experiences." (3:05)

• "You have to give them [developers] proper input, proper data, ideas, insights and so on because they cannot read your mind." (04:30)
• "Talk about the communication process before signing any contract." (5:20)

 

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