When talking with new clients I find many express the difficulty of finding a web development company that fits their needs as a company or individual. To the normal company or individual pricing tends to be the majority of the decision making process. However, when considering to purchase or rebuild a website other factors should be taken in to account as well, such as:

• Location of the development company or individual
• Hours of operation
• Previous works
• Reputation
• Services Offered
• Time Schedule
• Update frequency
• Payment

When considering a development company or individual taking the location into account is a must. If you or your company is based in one country and the development company or individual designing your new website is based half way around the world, communication may become difficult. It is important to take into account time zone differences to know what time of the day is best to contact the developer(s). Also, if telephone conferencing is preferred, this also could be a potential dilemma.

Another item to take into account when choosing who to develop a website for you or your company is hours of operation. Dealing with different cultures and countries leads to not only…