What We Have Learned from 10 Years of Building Websites

Perhaps you already have a website, or you are planning to create one. If this is your first project and you are far from programming and internet technologies, it will be hard for you to figure out the choice of an engine for your site, its reasonable cost and the investments that will follow after your project is launched.

My name is Vadim, I am the head of Coma Web Development, and now I will try to tell you everything we have learned about building websites over the past 10 years.

1) Think Through the Project in Detail

Before contacting a developer, think about the future project in every detail:

• what kind of project it is,
• what its goal is,
• what your benefit is,
• how you are going to make a profit from it.

You give the developer a task, and based on it they propose a solution. A solution is not only a price but also the tools the developer will use to solve the task.

Most importantly, the site should solve a “problem” that exists in the present: for example, an insufficient flow of customers, low brand awareness, weak loyalty and so on. Bring your problem to the developer — now it is their problem too.

If during development you change your mind, decide that the goal of the project is different and everything should look completely different, you will have to redo everything, and that means paying again.

2) Think About Whether You Really Need an Expensive, Unique Design or a Template Solution Will Do

You want an inexpensive but beautiful, pleasant-looking, clear website. This is quite realistic, and at Coma Web Development we strive to make beautiful and affordable websites using the WordPress CMS — the engine used by 32% of websites worldwide.

The beauty of WordPress is that it is very convenient to maintain and any of tens of thousands of ready-made designs, created for many industries, can be applied to it.

3) Choose the Right Developer

First, ask your acquaintances — perhaps one of them recently had a website made, and so they have a proven option. If there are no reviews you can follow, just “shop around” among various developers and evaluate their portfolios. Preference should be given to the one who has a history of developing sites similar to the one you need.

4) Write the Technical Brief Properly

Look at the sites of partners or competitors to understand what you like and what you do not. Do not be afraid to consult the developer. Again — it is better to aim straight for the final goal and describe everything as clearly and in as much detail as possible. It is better to spend more time on writing the technical brief and at least sketch every page of the future site by hand.

5) Study the Developer’s Service Pricing

Some companies use fixed prices for standard projects, which at first glance seems convenient. However, Coma Web Development uses a flexible pricing approach that lets us take into account the specifics and unique requirements of your project. This method makes it possible to adapt the cost to the client’s real needs and budget, ensuring an optimal balance of price and quality without overpaying for unnecessary options.

6) Choose the Right Platform for Your Project

It is simple here: for standard projects and testing ideas, WordPress is ideal. Such a site can be made quickly and with minimal investment. If the project is more complex, developers can always advise and choose the most suitable solutions.

7) Ongoing Maintenance

After the site has been successfully launched, it will need technical support. Budget for these costs in advance. Coma Web Development can provide support and gives a warranty on the projects it develops. At the end of the project you will receive a finished website, free hosting, email setup, training, a warranty and the possibility of any further changes to the site.

You can get a free consultation by phone +371 29394520 or by email [email protected]. Using the promo code COMA you will get a 10% discount when ordering a new website.