Here is how to hire a freelance web designer safely: what to check, what to ask and what to get in writing.
It is normal to worry when you pay a stranger online. Good designers expect these questions.
Check their record
- Look at past websites and open the live links
- Read reviews on independent platforms, not only on their own site
- Check any partner badges they show against the platform’s official directory
- Ask for a short call so you can hear how they communicate
Get it in writing
- Pages and features included
- What is not included
- Number of revisions
- Delivery time
- Total price
Protect your payment
Use a platform or milestone payments instead of paying everything at once. Avoid sending money by methods that cannot be traced or reversed.
Keep ownership
Your domain, your hosting or Wix plan and your logins should be in your own name. Be cautious if a designer wants to hold them for you.
Warning signs
- Guaranteed Google rankings
- Prices far below everyone else, with no list of what is included
- No live examples
- Pressure to pay immediately
- Vague answers about who does the work
A good designer is happy to explain who does the work and what you get. See about us and how we work, and ask for a call whenever you like.
