Are you in the market for a new website? Do you know where to start? This helpful guide gives you insight into the features every good website should have. You can also learn which features you should ensure your prospective design firm offers.

1. Elements of an
Effective WebsiteIf you’re ready to purchase a new website, there are some things you need to know before diving
in. Keep the following points in mind when searching for the perfect website provider.
Hosting
Think of hosting as the virtual storage container for
your website. Hosting fees vary depending on storage
and security.
What level of security does your host provide?
Is technical support included?
Is customer service included?
Cross-Platform Design
With the growing popularity of mobile devices, it’s
important to provide on-the-go users with an optimal
viewing experience.
Is the website mobile-compatible?
Will the website render on every device
(smartphones, tablets, etc.)?
Does the website have Click-To-Call and
Click-To-Map functionality?
Design
Decide whether your practice needs a pre-design,
custom wireframe, or fully custom website, and make
sure the option you choose entices visitors to contact
your practice.
What design options are offered?
Can you easily change your website design?
When designing a custom website, how many
revisions are allowed?
Content
Content is a vital part of your website and should be
optimized to suit your audience.
Does your website include content, or do you
have to write your own?
If content is included, is it professionally written?
Is there a limit to how many pages of content
your site can have?
Domain
Your domain should be short, memorable, and
representative of the services you offer.
Will you have to manage and renew your
own domain?
Are renewal costs included with your hosting fees?
Do you retain ownership of the domain name if you
choose to cancel your website?
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