Web 2.0 is so hot right now, you have no reason not to
take advantage of it. Already, it is a recognized
technology in many fields and is in fact actively being
used and pursued by many established corporations. So if
you want to use Web 2.0 technologies in your site, it’s
probably time to consider a professional designer to help
you. But how to pick the best? Here are steps that you
should take when hiring a Web 2.0 designer:
Have a basic understanding of what Web 2.0 is.
If you have no idea what Web 2.0 is and what it can do, you
are likely to have unrealistic expectations about this
technology. As a result, you could end up asking too little
of your designer or too much. You could either pay too much
for a service or give your designer the impression that he
or she is dealing with an overbearing yet ignorant client.
Go online or ask around to gain a better understanding of
how Web 2.0 works. You’ll be doing yourself a favor in the
process.
Determine what you truly need in your site.
Web 2.0 is actually a list of technologies. It is not a
package deal in that everything you need and don’t need are
all loaded onto your site. If you want to use an RSS feed,
for example, or are planning on having podcasts of your
article on your site, you probably will not need a wiki if
you’re not planning on doing collaboration work.
Consider your goals for your site and try to see how some
Web 2.0 technologies will be useful. Although this stuff
can be quite exciting when you encounter them, not all of
them will add value to your website, so be careful with your
choices. Once you’ve decided on what you want for your site,
make a list to use as reference later when you talk to the
designer.
Look for a Web 2.0 designer with experience.
True, hiring a Web 2.0 designer with good experience will
cost more but wouldn’t you rather have a website that is
professionally designed? Ask people who have worked with a
Web 2.0 designer before or browse ads posted by the designers
themselves. You can ask them for proof of their work and
inquire about references. This is also a good idea if you
want to find out how much the designers will charge.
Remember that you will be paying them for the quality of
their services. If you’re unsatisfied with what you’ve seen
or cannot be assured of good results, you should be able to
move to the next candidate. Don’t be afraid to ask
questions, even simple ones. You have to clarify what you
want and if there’s something you don’t understand, you
should inform the designer right away. Refer to your list
and make sure you get into a detailed discussion about how
you want your website to look and function.
Leave room for improvement.
When you ask a Web 2.0 designer to create your site for you,
make sure you discuss the possibility of changes or
improvements in your website. Maybe you want a simpler site
now but what about months from now? Your site and its
audience would have grown significantly by then.
If your website is not designed to adapt to new additions
in the future, you might have to hire your Web 2.0 designer
again just to have it fixed. That could mean more cost for
you, something that you can avoid if you make the necessary
allowances now.
Best Greetings
Angela
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