Top Questions to Ask a Website Designer Before Building Your Business Website Building a new website is an exciting step for your business—but choosing the right designer or agency is just as important as the design itself. The right partnership …
What Happens After Launch? Why Your Website Still Needs Care
Launching your website is an exciting moment. After weeks of design, development, and planning, your site is finally live for the world to see. But here’s the reality: a website isn’t a “set it and forget it” project. Much like …
Do I Need to Have All My Content Ready Before We Start Designing a Website?
Why Content is the Foundation of a Successful Website When starting a new website project, one of the most common questions we get at Chico Web Design is: “Do I need to have all of my content ready before we …
What Is Your Web Design Timeline and Availability?
When planning a new website, one of the first questions on your mind is probably: “How long will this take?” It’s a smart question—and one you should always ask before hiring a designer or developer. Whether you’re preparing for a …
Will I Be Able to Update the Site Myself?
After launching your website, the real work begins: keeping your content fresh and relevant. Whether you’re announcing new services, updating store hours, publishing blog posts, or simply swapping out photos, having the ability to make these updates yourself is essential. …
Will My site be built with SEO and performance in mind?
A stunning website is great—but if no one finds it or it loads too slowly, it’s not doing its job. At Chico Web Design, we often hear from businesses who invested in a beautifully designed site that simply doesn’t perform. …
Do You Handle Both Design and Development?
Why It Matters for Your Website Project When you’re starting a new website or planning a redesign, one of the most important questions to ask your vendor is: “Do you handle both design and development?” This question may seem simple, …
Will My Website Be Custom-Built or Based on a Template?
Custom Websites: Built from the Ground Up A custom website is designed and developed specifically for your business. Nothing is pre-made. The layout, visuals, features, and user experience are all created from scratch to reflect your brand, serve your audience, …
What’s Your Web Design Process Like?
If you’re considering hiring a designer or agency to create your website, one of the most important things you can do is ask: What’s your web design process like? Understanding a designer’s process from start to finish is key to …
What’s the Best Platform to Build My Website On?
If you’re starting a new website or thinking about redesigning your current one, one of the first questions you’ll face is: What platform should I use? With so many options—Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, Webflow, WordPress—it can be overwhelming to choose the …