Choosing a Web Designer: 2019 Guide, Part 2

First published in 2019, this guide covers website hosting questions, ecommerce usability and security to discuss before launch.

Website security

Security has long been a sensitive issue during shopping due to the confidential information collected by websites. Aside from the secured card payment systems usually provided by the builder, your website still needs additional security. Discuss responsibility for ecommerce security, including:

Server security
Data backup
Data encryption

An appealing and user-friendly website design

This is crucial to the success of your E-commerce website because a website that is poorly designed will turn customers away. Dreamkatcha prides itself in its ability to design a functional and appealing E-commerce website with a user-friendly interface. Responsive layouts adapt to different screen sizes; test important shopping tasks on phones, tablets and desktop computers. Additionally, they are designed with UX in mind with the aim of providing the user with a pleasurable and one-of-a-kind shopping experience.

Website hosting questions to ask

Dreamkatcha can help you discuss hosting requirements alongside your website design. Compare the resources, support and ongoing costs included in the proposed service. It doesn’t matter whether you are a startup, blogger, freelancer, developer, or a large business firm, the hosting plan should fit your website’s needs.

Shared hosting

Shared hosting places several websites on one server, sharing its resources and costs. When comparing providers, ask about storage, traffic allowances, backups, security updates and support. Check how the plan handles a growing website and whether moving to another package is straightforward. Discuss Dreamkatcha’s website hosting services against those requirements. Confirm any uptime commitment in the current service agreement, including exclusions and remedies. Migration, domain registration and renewal charges should also be clear before you commit. Choosing an appropriate plan means understanding both the advertised features and the responsibilities that remain with the website owner.

Cloud hosting

Cloud hosting uses pooled computing resources and can offer flexibility as demand changes. Compare the actual performance, storage and bandwidth limits of each plan. Ask how usage affects costs and which monitoring and support tools are included.

Reseller hosting

Reseller hosting gives you an opportunity to earn money on the side. It is also ideal for clients that want to establish their own web hosting company. You can use a reseller hosting plan to add value to existing customers as well.

For the earlier design decisions, return to part one on planning a custom WordPress project. Bring your website requirements, expected traffic and support questions when discussing a proposal with Dreamkatcha.