{"id":18588,"date":"2016-12-20T13:14:05","date_gmt":"2016-12-20T13:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/8-cosas-saber-encargar-diseno-web-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T21:10:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T21:10:30","slug":"8-things-to-know-before-creating-website-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/en\/blog\/8-things-to-know-before-creating-website-2\/","title":{"rendered":"8 things you should know before creating a website #2"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a business owner or entrepreneur, chances are you\u2019ll need a website<\/strong> to promote your work, products, or services. Continuing with the series we started last month on the process of creating a website<\/strong>, let\u2019s move on to the next key question: \u201cIs what you\u2019re looking for really what you need?\u201d<\/p>\n

When you decide to hire a professional for your web development and design<\/strong>, it\u2019s essential to ask yourself if what you want is truly what your business requires. That\u2019s why choosing the right agency or individual for your web development and design<\/strong> project is crucial\u2014they should be able to provide the best possible guidance.<\/p>\n

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  1. Should I do it myself, or hire a professional?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Is what you want really what you need?<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Should your website be self-manageable, or static?<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Will the web development and design be custom-built, or based on a template?<\/li>\n
  5. Have they completed projects similar to what you\u2019re looking for?<\/li>\n
  6. Do you love their portfolio and are you open to their guidance?<\/li>\n
  7. Are you realistic about pricing and development timelines?<\/li>\n
  8. Final thoughts<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Is what you want really what you need?<\/h2>\n

    Let\u2019s break down what you might actually be looking for, and try to answer this as clearly as possible in two main points.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Are you aiming for a limited investment?<\/h3>\n

    If so, keep in mind that generally, the more content you want, the higher the website<\/strong> cost will be. Before you start searching for someone to handle your web development and design<\/strong>, ask yourself if you really need all that information on your site\u2014or if you could streamline your content and improve usability and design<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Looking deeper, you have two options: you could create a single template or structure and use it for every section of your website<\/strong>, filling it with generic content; or, you could reduce the amount of content and make each section unique and tailored<\/strong>. This way, you make the user\u2019s visit to your website<\/strong> more engaging\u2014maybe even fun, dynamic, and entertaining.<\/p>\n

    Our recommendation, of course, is always the second option: carefully curated content supported by strong web design<\/strong>. Naturally, there will be cases where a lot of content is necessary. In those situations, the ideal approach is to find a balance between both options, organizing all sections so that navigation is as intuitive as possible<\/strong>. One thing is certain: user experience comes first, because a bored user is just one click away from closing your tab<\/strong> without a second thought.<\/p>\n

    Good web design doesn\u2019t have to be expensive<\/h3>\n

    That is, as long as you\u2019ve addressed the previous point properly. Obviously, if you want a lot of content and want it presented in the most attractive way possible, the price will be higher<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Remember, thoughtful web design<\/strong> gives you the opportunity to present information to users in the way and order you want<\/strong>. Plus, with great design you can stand out<\/strong> from your competitors.<\/p>\n

    Let\u2019s look at one of our recent web development and design projects<\/strong> for a company in the chemical sector.<\/p>\n

    In this example, we\u2019ll focus on the \u201cAbout us\u201d section, where we introduce the company.<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    \"dise\u00f1o<\/a><\/p>\n

    At the top of the section, we include a brief introduction\u2014a summary of the entire section<\/strong>. Combined with the icons and animated figures below, this allows users to quickly grasp all the key information at a glance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    \"dise\u00f1o<\/p>\n

    Next, accessible by scrolling or using the right-hand submenu, we present the company\u2019s founding date with an animated effect<\/strong>, adding a touch of \u201cromanticism\u201d for the user.<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    \"dise\u00f1o<\/p>\n

    Continuing through the section, we reach services<\/strong>. Here, we provide a short description<\/strong> and summarize the key points<\/strong>. This is set against an animated background simulating a \u201cmolecular pattern\u201d that responds to mouse movement. The goal is to keep users engaged, so each new section is a pleasant surprise<\/strong> and encourages them to keep exploring.<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    \"dise\u00f1o<\/p>\n

    Finally, there\u2019s the \u201cWorldwide\u201d section, where we showcase all the company\u2019s clients<\/strong>. For this, we created an animation<\/strong> where the map and each box appear dynamically.<\/p>\n

    Click to see the full section live: http:\/\/www.dabeer.es\/index.php\/about-us\/<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

    As you can see, the information is far from flat and boring<\/strong>\u2014very few users would stop to read a plain block of text<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    In summary<\/h3>\n

    It\u2019s important to analyze your needs or seek expert advice<\/strong> during the web design process<\/strong>, so you can present only the content that\u2019s truly necessary, with maximum usability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    If your goal is to keep your investment modest<\/strong>, in our experience, the best approach is to create a website with just a few sections<\/strong>\u2014for example: home, about, services, and contact. Give each section the same attention, and add new sections as your project grows<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    If budget isn\u2019t a concern<\/strong> and you need to present a lot of content, simply put the project in the hands of professionals<\/strong> to ensure it\u2019s structured effectively.<\/p>\n

    And finally\u2026 in the next post in this series, we\u2019ll tackle one of the most important topics\u2014closely related to what we\u2019ve discussed here: Should your website be self-manageable, or static?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    As a business owner or entrepreneur, chances are you\u2019ll need a website to promote your work, products, or services. Continuing with the series we started last month on the process of creating a website, let\u2019s move on to the next key question: \u201cIs what you\u2019re looking for really what you need?\u201d When you decide to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4338,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[208],"class_list":["post-18588","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-disseny-desenvolupament-web"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n8 cosas que debes saber antes de encargar un dise\u00f1o web 2<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"8 cosas que debes saber antes de dise\u00f1ar una p\u00e1gina web 2. 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