Everything you need to know before ordering, during the build and after your website is delivered — in plain language, without unnecessary jargon.
What are the benefits of having a website for your business? Being found on Google, customer trust, a sales channel independent of Instagram and measurable marketing. Read the comparison and first steps.
WordPress or custom code for your website? Compare cost, speed, security, SEO and developer dependency, and use 7 key questions to choose the right path for your project.
When and how should you redesign your website so you don't lose Google traffic? Read about the warning signs, the redirect map, the launch checklist and the cost factors in this guide.
What is a website design brief and what should it include? From goal and audience to features, budget and approvals, plus a brief template you can copy. Read it before you ask for a quote.
What clauses does a website design contract need? From scope of work and staged payments to ownership of the domain, hosting and source code, read this practical checklist before you sign and avoid costly mistakes.
What is a landing page and how is it different from a homepage? Read about the structure of a high-converting landing page, build tools, conversion tracking and common mistakes before your next campaign.
What are the hidden costs of website design, and when do they show up? From domain renewal and plugin licenses to SMS and payment gateways, plus exactly what to ask in a quote.
If you are about to launch a website for your business, or your current site no longer delivers, the articles in this section help you make the right decision before you spend money. We explain what a professional website actually does for a business, which build approach suits you best and how to move the project forward with a designer. The goal is to start any conversation with a designer knowing your options, not guessing.
A suggested reading order: start with the article on the benefits of a professional website, so it is clear what problem your site is meant to solve. Then read the WordPress vs custom code comparison to choose a build approach. When you are ready to order, the articles on the website design brief and the website design contract show what you should put in writing from the very start. If you need a separate page for a campaign or a specific product, read the landing page article, and if you already have a site and want to renew it, read the website redesign guide so you don't lose your current rankings and traffic.
To move from reading to action, use the brief generator to organize your project requirements in a few minutes, and the cost calculator to see a project's starting price based on our published rates. If you'd rather hand the work to a specialist team, the website design services page explains how MyTarh works and its plans.
If you decide to act after reading, tell us what you need and get an initial estimate; the intro call is free.