Do you need a new website? or to upgrade your existing website? Having a great website design is the best way to retain visitors on your website. Here are 5 useful tips in selecting your web designer and avoid common pitfalls. Prepared by www.fewstones.com in Singapore.

1. Buying a new
Website Design?
5 tips to avoid mistakes
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2. 1. Ask for a CMS
• CMS = content management system
• Major ones are open source = free
• Major CMS = Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal
• Ecommerce CMS = Magento, Prestashop
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3. 2. Select a good coder
• Website design can be easily changed,
like a powerpoint template
• Bad coding is hard to fix
• Select a coder rather than a designer
• Ask for references
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4. 3. Ask for long term contract
• Websites need to evolve regularly
• Ask for a maintenance and service
contract which include regular changes to
the website design
• include backups and upgrades
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5. 4. Think marketing
• A website is only a tool
• Final target = more sales
• Ask for advice on online marketing
adapted to your business even before
ordering a website
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6. 5. Think visual
• The internet is becoming more visual
• Use images and videos
• Order a short animation video to explain
your business
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7. About fewStones
• Web agency and digital marketing company
• Singapore based with clients worldwide
• Integrated online presence approach
• Affordable prices
• Contact us !
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