Hiring a web designer is a weird kind of trust exercise. You're handing over your brand, your credibility, and honestly a decent chunk of money to someone you probably found through a Google search or a friend's recommendation. We've heard the horror stories. Deposits paid, then radio silence for months. Sites that break the second the designer stops answering emails. Contracts so vague nobody knows what "done" even means. So let's talk about what to actually look for when hiring a web designer: red flags to run from, and green flags that mean you're in good hands. Red Flags to Watch ForWhen Hiring a Web Designer 🚩 They can't, or won't, show you real work. A portfolio full of vague mockups or "coming soon" placeholders is a problem. You should be able to click through to live, working websites they've actually built for real clients. No contract, no clear scope. If someone says "don't worry about the paperwork, we'll figure it out as we go," walk away. A real proposal should spell out what's included, what it costs, and roughly how long it'll take. Wildly fast, wildly cheap promises. A custom, strategic website takes real time. So if someone quotes you $300 and 3 days for a full custom build, ask yourself what corners are getting cut....
What to Look for When Hiring a Web Designer (Red Flags & Green Flags)
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I'm Katie, the owner, project manager, website designer, and front-end developer of Pinecoast Creative. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Web Design and Web Technologies, I started my business in 2015, and I’ve loved every minute of it! I love to read, drink coffee, go to yoga, and listen to music. Your website will likely be crafted to the sounds of Taylor Swift, Noah Kahan, and Hozier.