There are two important things to remember when looking for a web designer or choosing a website design company:

First, it is important to go with a freelancer if you are looking for a small and simple site. You can probably get one done for $80 to $150. There are many freelancing companies on the web that you can tap into to find the designer for you but make sure they are genuine and you get what you paid for.

Second, it is important that you ask to see a few sample sites that the web designer has done and that you check any ratings that may be available for the designer. This may keep you from getting wrapped up in a project with someone who will not finish or cannot do the type of job that they claim they can do.

If you cannot put together your own website to host your articles on and you don’t want to pay the extra $7 to $12 dollars per month that it may cost to get a host that offers a What You See Is What You Get website builder, then your only other option is to hire a web designer. The good thing is that, if you are looking for a very basic 2-5 page site and you hire a freelancer rather than going with a web design company, then it will be relatively easy on your wallet.

The ONLY Benefit that I can figure out about Pro’s for Freelancer are:

1. Cheap…Cheap & Dirt Cheap!

And The disadvantage of this type of freelancers are:

1. Easily get cheated

2. Hard to communicate

3. Requirements not delivered properly. Poor understanding level since its not face to face communication

4. Limitation of modification/review if the site poorly designed

5. Most of the time lead to frustration

But if you are looking for a Top Quality website design quality and willing to spend some $$$, then a Good Website Design Company rather than Freelancer will be the ideal choice.

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