{"id":4470,"date":"2019-07-29T08:00:17","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T15:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/?p=4470"},"modified":"2019-10-24T15:11:08","modified_gmt":"2019-10-24T22:11:08","slug":"how-do-you-choose-a-web-development-agency-to-fit-your-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-do-you-choose-a-web-development-agency-to-fit-your-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you choose a web development agency to fit your needs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/zen-cart-web-development.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/zen-cart-web-development.jpg\" alt=\" zen cart web development \" width=\"600\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/zen-cart-web-development.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/zen-cart-web-development-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re on the hunt to revamp your e-commerce website or page design, then you will want it to be carried out by an agency that specializes in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/shop-by-ecommerce-platforms-c-179?utm_source=Blog_July2019_SelectingReputableAgency\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professional web development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While there are many platforms that you can use to build an effective, aesthetically pleasing site, Zen Cart is the most common, simplistic online platform that shoppers use to carry out their web purchases. So, you\u2019ll need to hire someone that will take the time to create something mind-blowing in the world of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/platform_zen_cart.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zen Cart web development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Nevertheless, how do you know if a web development agency is equipped to handle the task?<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-do-you-choose-a-web-development-agency-to-fit-your-needs\/#Experience\" >Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-do-you-choose-a-web-development-agency-to-fit-your-needs\/#Portfolio\" >Portfolio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-do-you-choose-a-web-development-agency-to-fit-your-needs\/#Team\" >Team<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-do-you-choose-a-web-development-agency-to-fit-your-needs\/#Cost\" >Cost\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Experience\"><\/span><b>Experience<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any Zen Cart web development project, the experience is a key element that will help you to find the best company. Regardless of whether your website needs to be coded from scratch or you\u2019re simply in need an upgrade to something with a more customized look, it\u2019s always in your best interest to look for an agency that has a few years of experience under their belt and multiple, happy customer testimonials to adhere to their professionalism. Web development is a competitive business, so it\u2019s would only make sense to test the waters before fully committing to the start of a large project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/?utm_source=Blog_July2019_SelectingReputableAgency\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numinix<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we begin the process of transitioning customers into life-long clients through an initial consultation. This is where you will speak with a professional designer about your vision. Once the project has been greenlit and the design has been approved by you, a group of developers will then get to work by bringing the design to life on a development site, leaving your live site unchanged during the process. Throughout the project, Numinix will work alongside the client to determine the brand\u2019s guidelines, including the tones, strengths and shortcomings of the business, through regular emails and scheduled conference calls for those who do not live in or around Vancouver, Canada. It\u2019s that easy!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portfolio\"><\/span><b>Portfolio<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a company can provide a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/clients.html?utm_source=Blog_July2019_SelectingReputableAgency\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">well-established portfolio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as a list of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/display_all_testimonials.html?utm_source=Blog_July2019_SelectingReputableAgency\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">testimonials<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then you know that the agency is consistent in the quality of their work. After all, knowing the capabilities of the company is the first step towards developing something that you can be proud of. Also, ensure that the Zen Cart web development agency has the knowledge that\u2019s needed in a variety of areas in website development.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Team\"><\/span><b>Team<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it\u2019s beneficial for an agency\u2019s influence when they have the know-how in areas of web design as well as both front-end and back-end development, it also helps if they have an assortment of team members that are available to write, edit and utilize SEO tactics to achieve higher conversions. So, why not look for a company that has specialists employed in each area of your development operation in order to ensure that you will be fully covered through your website development process?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost\"><\/span><b>Cost\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019ve found a few Zen Cart web development companies that are equipped to take on your development project, you must next <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/plan_comparison.html?utm_source=Blog_July2019_SelectingReputableAgency\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compare their prices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The size and scope of what your e-commerce website requires will determine the cost that you will pay. You can also expect to pay more for additional customizations and designs outside of the standard package.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Are there any other factors that you will use to determine your who will complete your Zen Cart web development? Drop a comment below to inform our readers.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alex Wilks is the <a href=\"https:\/\/trek.marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Social Media &amp; Content Creator for Trek Marketing.<\/a> Her work has been featured on Global News, Black Press Media, andthe Kwantlen Chronicle<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re on the hunt to revamp your e-commerce website or page design, then you will want it to be carried out by an agency that specializes in professional web development. 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