Getting Your First Website Up & Running!

In the session, we learned what to do before we go looking for a web engineer. Our host Coach Yu discusses ‘cloning’, dos and don’ts, and where to find the best engineers.

You’ve got your idea, you’ve got your domain name, now what? The website! But how do you create your own website? Where do you even start?

Finding someone you can trust and figuring out the cost is crucial when you build your company’s first website.

The most common question I’ve gotten in the last 20 years is how do I find someone to build my website? Coach Yu

You must be clear on your expectations. What is it that you want exactly? If you don’t know what you want, how will the web engineer deliver and meet your expectations?

The number one reason a web design fails is when you are not clear on the requirements and, therefore, the expectations were unmet.

Are you clear on your website’s main goal or purpose? This is one of the most important questions you need to be able to answer when building a website. This will reflect the efficiency and performance of your website. If you don’t know how you will measure success, you will never achieve it.

Avoid cloning at all costs!

When you think of an idea for a website, something similar has probably already been done before.

The trick is to find references. Do your research and look for specific features, color combinations, responsiveness, structures, and flowing systems, that you think would work for your company’s website purpose.

Once you’ve gathered your references, you can reach out to a web engineer with a better understanding of what you need to get started.

What goes into hiring a web engineer?

1. Check their resume! A resume can tell a lot about a person’s passion and if they are the right fit for your request.

2. Check their set of skills. Are they qualified to do the task?

3. Ask for use cases or previous work examples. This will show you the type of work that they can accomplish

4. Clarify timings, the scope of work, and the costs. Make sure you let them know when you need this done, what exactly is the final product you’re seeking, and how involved you want to be in the process.

Ready to find your web engineer?

Here are three websites to help you find great web engineers! You can check out portfolios, reach out to them directly, and ensure quality by checking out their reviews. 1. Fiverr.com

2. Upwork.com

3. Freelancer.com

Read more here: https://startup.club/getting-your-first-website-up-running/