Aiming to launch your first website and looking for a company to create the web design? Do you need help with marketing and branding too? If you’ve never worked with a web designing agency before, you just know a bunch of names after you’ve done your research and the prices they offer. There are more than a handful of tips and directions you need to incorporate into your methodology of selecting a superb San Francisco creative agency.
So read these useful tips and apply them while selecting one from your shortlist of creative agencies.
1. They have a remarkable proposal
Some companies will have graphically rich videos, while that is an important part of marketing, you need to focus on quality. The proposal a San Francisco creative agency presents to you will reflect their skills and capability. A good proposal should clearly state the cost of services and contain a customized blueprint of the work they’ll do. If they are offering you a ballpark figure and a proposal you sense unfit for your company, you should think thrice before hiring them.
2. Take the time to meet you
A caring creative agency will take the time to meet you in person or digitally. We all know that emails and messages are common communication practices. But when doing business for the first time, it’s good to have an introduction and introduce yourself too. If the geographical distance’s too long between you and the creative agency, the agency should take time to say hi over a video call. In a world full of emails and texts, very seldom does someone actually takes the time to set up a meeting. If they’re too busy for a 10-minute 1:1 conversation, think how busy they’ll be when your projects start rolling. To avoid communication gaps down the timeline, make sure that the company gives you enough priority.
3. They get a clear idea of your needs and challenges
It’s very important for the creative agency that would be representing your business on the internet to have a clear idea of what you do. The service agency to be entrusted with the creation and managing of your business website must have the time and patience to know about your business.
Every business is unique and that is why a San Francisco creative agency should deliver a unique solution. After you become a registered client, a good agency will perform a brand analysis to find out your needs and challenges.
4. They are an expert in marketing
Marketing has more than one sub aspect and a good creative agency should know well about all the aspects of marketing. They must have an idea of how well your website works together with your social media. A good agency should be able to guide you on the marketing services.
5. Full of creativity
If an agency’s best weapon isn’t creativity, how can it be even named a creative agency? Take a look at their online portfolio and observe the design, the headlines, or the implementation. Check to see if you like what they do and are their work professional enough for your line of business. Remember that design and ideas are the two important elements that make your brand value.
6. Their goals are realistic
It’s easy to lure clients by setting high goals that are often impossible to achieve, ultimately leaving the client unsatisfied. A San Francisco creative agency willing to provide genuine work will set realistic, achievable goals.
If an agency accepts your deadlines and budgets right away, something’s not right. Either they failed to comprehend the full scope of the project or they are giving you a sweet talk. A genuine agency will give you a realistic picture and outline the reasons and work on unconventional approaches if your brand needs it. It’s better to not hold on to false promises and deal with unplanned costs.
