The desire to save money on the development of an online resource is quite normal, especially considering what prices are quoted by some "pros". But if you want to develop a website that will be visually prettier and more efficient than your competitors, then the contractor should be chosen not only by the price. They must have a good reputation, responsibility and guarantees, supported by a contract for the provision of services.
High level of expertise in their field
Confirmation of reputation with awards and reviews of real customers
Minimal risks
Strict adherence to deadlines
High quality standards of services provided
Legal responsibility
Remoteness and lack of constant communication
Floating due dates
No contract
High risks of non-fulfillment of obligations
The need to insure oneself
Inability to get money back in case of poor quality of work
For the sake of fairness, it should be noted that not all specialists working remotely are dishonest. There are good web developers among them, but they always have a lot of orders, and the prices are not very different from the services of specialized companies with a whole staff.
A freelancer is just your hands, not your head. They will do everything that you tell them, but they will not think over what nuances to display in the brief, which CMS (site engine) is better to install, etc. In fact, you will act as a project manager: set tasks, control the timing and quality of work. And only a team of specialists can create a professional website.
If you need turnkey web sites-creation and confidence in the result, then contact a specialized web studio. During personal consultations, you can discuss all the details, express your wishes and vision of the final product. During the development process, you will regularly receive reports on the work done, agree on them or ask for changes until the result is 100% satisfactory to you.
Do you have any questions on the topic? Contact the Studio Webmaster specialists and get a free qualified consultation. We have been engaged in professional web development and website promotion since 2008.