If you're looking to engage with a web designer or a web design/development company it can be a bit of a minefield. In Berkshire alone there are dozens and dozens of professional web design services, and they range from small one man web designers to full service web design and app development companies. Then there's the marketing companies who happen to offer web design as part of their onine marketing and not forgetting the the design and branding agencies who also offer web design services. Yep, there's a lot. So how to choose the right one for you? Sure, you need to like their work, and it helps a lot if you like them. After that there's quite a few things you should look for if you want to enter in to a strategic partnership with a company who is going to provide value, who are up to speed with the rapidly shifting landscape of the web and who will deliver the results and return on investment you need.

So we've made a short guide covering a lot of the competencies and skills you'll probably need from your supplier.