Legit web designer?

Question

ok, so i went on getafreelance.com and coz i need a web designer to make this website. i found one that i think is good. but do i know if they are legit coz im not in the mood for a scam.

we mostly talk thru email and she has an english name. but when i called the company, she sounded asian. (im not being rascist or anything) i just want to make sure i dont get scammed. so what can i do to find out if they are real.

Answer 1

Hello,

Great post.  The most important part of business is advertising.  This makes or breaks a business.  Some of the best ways to advertise I've found are:

1.  Offline promoting (business cards, flyers, newspaper and other print advertising).

2.  Online promoting (buying banner ads, forum posts, email auto replies).

The best method that's worked for me so far is handing out business cards.  I don't do this in the usual way.... I buy them in bulk from a place online (they give the cards for free, I just  paid shipping and handling...they also give a really nice free business card holder, it looks impressive).  They're really high quality.  I just put all of the info about my business on the cards, and I hand them out on cars at bus stations, malls, etc.  It's worked out really, really well for me, and it's completely inexpensive =)  

http://www.free-cards-4-urebiz.info

Good Luck with your business!

Answer 2

Ask for references.  If they do web design, they should have a portfolio page of work they've done.  Try to contact one of those companies and ask about the experience that they had with the designer.  

My site is www.cheepsite.net, check it out!  :)  

Good luck!