The best web development agency. We were at first hesitant to write about this topic, because what is the best web development agency? There is no ranking for the web development agencies. So we thought hard about how to tackle this topic. However, we then noticed that the answer was lying right in front of us the entire time.
There is no “best web development agency”, because the best for you might not be the best for someone else. That’s why this article will tackle how to find the perfect web development agency for you.
Why Web Development?
Before even looking for a web development agency, you might be sitting right now wondering why even search for a web development agency. Well, it’s simple. We currently live in a digital world. Online presence can make or break a company.
Some customers completely give up on a company if they don’t have a website. That’s why we’re in the age of digital transformation. A huge amount of companies are trying to digitalise all their processes.
Additionally, it is also crucial for your company to have a well-designed website. A well-designed website will not only increase your sales, but it has many other advantages. For example, it’s a chance for you to showcase more of your brand. Thus, this will increase loyalty to your brand, and will have great benefits to your brand image.
Apart from that, your website can have many other purposes, and it’s up to you what to do with it. You can use it to get ideas from customers, feedback, or even recruit new employees. You have complete freedom of what to do with it.
Additionally, your idea could be to build a complete web application, like for example an e-learning platform. Then web development is basically the only choice for you.
Defining Your Requirements
Before starting to look for a web development agency, you need first to know your needs and requirements. Firstly, you have to know what kind of website you want to build. Do you want just a static website with information about your company and a contact form? Or would you want more features? You could also have a new idea and you want to build a complete web application. The possibilities are limitless and you need to know exactly what you want.
Secondly, you have to ask yourself what you already have ready? Apart from web development, do you have the design of the website ready? Will you be doing the testing of the website alone? Or do you need someone to test the quality of the website for you? There are services that could be very useful to your website apart from web development. It’s always less of a hassle to get an agency that can offer you all of these services, instead of having to work with multiple agencies simultaneously. One of those companies is STEPS, which will offer you any service you might need in developing your website. From UI/UX design, to quality assurance, to web development, to DevOps (development and operations).
Finally, you need to have a look at your budget constraints. A lot of companies are now deciding to look for web development agencies elsewhere. One of these countries is Tunisia. It’s popular not only for the price of its web development services, but also the quality. You can get the same quality as a company in Europe, but for sometimes less than half the price! If you’re curious to know more, check our article out to understand why Tunisia is a popular destination for companies looking for web development services.
Finding the Best Web Development Agency
There are multiple steps required to find the best web development agency for your needs. Firstly, you need to research and shortlist potential agencies. Research them based on location, budget, and expertise. For now, keep your search general, and shortlist any companies that would have potential. The filtering process will happen in the next steps.
To start filtering, you need to first check their expertise. For example, if you want a web app, do they have experience building them? Additionally, check their experience in your industry. If you’re in the banking industry, it would be ideal to find an agency that has experience there. Expertise in an industry is essential for complex industries like banking or insurance.
Thirdly, check their portfolio and case studies. Look at their aesthetic, check their user experience, and test their mobile responsiveness. Do these fit your vision?
Fourthly, assess their reputation and client satisfaction. Look for reviews and testimonials of the company. Try to find old clients of the agency and ask them about their experience with them. Important factors to consider are project timelines and overall satisfaction. However, the most important factor is arguably communication. Assess their communication and responsiveness with their clients. Transparency throughout the project should be one of the main priorities for you.
Now, you should have a solid shortlist. The next step is to request technical proposals from the agencies, and filter them based on budget and value offered by the agencies.
Finally, after further filtering, evaluate their support and maintenance services. Ask the companies about what they offer in terms of support and post launch maintenance plans. Consider factors such as the UAT period (user acceptance test), post launch maintenance, software updates, and security patches.
With these steps, you should have found the perfect company that fits all your needs!
Conclusion
After reading this guide, you should now be ready to find the best web development company for you. The steps are simple. You first start by defining your requirements. You then search and filter companies based on different factors, such as expertise, reputation, budget, or maintenance services.
However, if you still don’t know where to begin, at STEPS we can help you. As described in this article, we’re a web development agency that offers plenty of services, such as UI/UX, quality assurance, or DevOps. We can help you from the conception of your project to post launch with our maintenance services. On top of that, we offer very high quality for a very budget-friendly price. Get in touch with us today, and we can assure you that you’ll have an unmatched experience with your project. Waiting to hear from you soon!
