If you are in the process of designing a new website then there are certain factors you need to consider in order to ensure that your website is a success. Below are a number of simple, common mistakes that you should try and avoid when it comes to planning out your new site:

1. Not knowing what you want

This may sound obvious, but so many companies jump in to having a website built without really considering what it is they want it to do. It may be that you want to bring in leads or possibly sell your goods online – these two goals will require very different websites so you need this information before you start.

• Going with the cheapest site

Prices for websites vary drastically depending on who you use and what you want but be wary about always going for the cheapest option. You’re in business and want to be cost savvy but opting for free or really low cost websites comes with it’s limitations and you often come up against barriers rather quickly.

• Going for the most expensive website quote

Same as going for the cheapest, going for the most expensive is also often not a good idea. Bigger agencies may have larger overheads and therefore will charge a higher hourly rate for their expertise. This doesn’t necessarily mean they will offer you a better service though.