Making sure you get what you were promised.

I am sure everyone has had an unpleasant experience in their lifetime when it comes to receiving a product that did not deliver on the promise.  Same can be said regarding receiving a service that definitely was not worth what you paid for.  That is why it is important to make sure you chose a right company with the right kind of reputation to make sure that unpleasant experience does not happen. 

      Since I am in the web design business, I cannot stress enough the importance in making sure to choose someone who will work with you on any issues that you have.  I say this because at least once a week I meet a potential customer who tells me how bad his or her experience has been in the past.  This makes it that much more difficult to convince someone to spend more money when they have lost in the past.

      To make sure to avoid this you must set an expectation for your self.  First take a look at your budget and realistically figure out how much money to set aside for your website.  Second make sure to write out exactly what your problem is with the website, and also write out exactly what you want to accomplish with your website.  Third and the last step contact number of web design companies and get quotes to figure out what company cares the most about the project and also see if you can afford what you are looking for.  I mention this because many times people think that building or re-designing a website is 100 to 400 dollars.  Sure you can find someone for that price, but I am certain that the work will look unprofessional and you will be disappointed. 

      After you chose a right web design company make sure you look over a contract.  A great way to prevent unfinished work or any other problems, it to have a contract that at minimum states that 50% of final payment is due upon completion of work as outlined in the contract.  This helps keep both parties interested in making sure that the project gets done right the first time. 

      What about those of you that have already signed and paid, yet are unhappy with the work you received; you can always seek legal help, BBB, and other means that could be easily found using internet.