Web Essentials — Dublin

Web Essentials is based in Dublin, at Homeville Court in Firhouse. You can ask whether it takes on projects for your part of the city and whether meetings can be in person or by video call. Much web design work can be arranged remotely, so location is often flexible.

Web design is usually charged either as a fixed price for the whole project or by the hour. The scope of the project and its features, and whether you hire a freelancer or an agency, shape the total. The Web Designer price guide gives typical prices in Ireland, so you know what to expect before asking for a quote.

You can judge a web designer by their track record and experience. You can ask Web Essentials for examples of sites it has built, how long it has worked with clients, and what training or skills it brings to your project. Asking for references from recent clients is also sensible.

A first consultation usually covers what you want the website to do, who it is for and which features you need. You can ask how long the conversation lasts, whether a written proposal follows, and who would handle the work day to day. A short list of questions beforehand helps you use the time well.

Web Essentials has a Google rating of 5 from 2 reviews, and you can read them on its Google Maps page at https://maps.google.com/?cid=17364173495151401. With only a small number of reviews so far, you can also ask the designer for references from recent clients. Reading both alongside examples of past work gives a fuller picture.

It helps to bring a clear idea of what the website needs to do, such as the services you offer and the people you want to reach. Logos, brand colours, text and images are useful to have ready, along with any designs you like. A sense of your timescale also helps the designer suggest a suitable plan.

You can phone Web Essentials to ask for a quote, or use its Locufy page to send a message. It helps to have a short description of the project, the business it is for, any designs you like, and when you would like the work to start.

You can compare Web Essentials with other web designers in Dublin on Locufy by looking at the services each offers, what each quote includes and the experience each shows. It helps to put the same questions to every designer so you can judge the answers side by side. Examples of past work show which style suits your business.