Having a custom-themed website makes your business stand out from the rest. A robust, visually appealing website marks a good start for your business online. This can be done using Wordpress development. However, it isn’t easy to find a reliable Wordpress development company.

Either to create a whole new website or redesign an existing one, wordpress is one of the best web development platforms available. Here’s a quick basic guide to finding a reliable wordpress developer.

1. The Corporate Route

An old fashioned way, but still effective. Contact leading corporate agencies for suggestions and recommendations. You may also contact other businesses that have hired wordpress developers for their websites. This considerably reduces the risk factor as you won’t be hiring a company (or developer) that you don’t know anything about.

You will also be able to shortlist a number of reputed developers fairly quickly.

2. Cut Down the Shortlist

From the shortlist you already have, you can only choose a few developers at most (one, if it’s a list of development companies). You have to be sure that they are capable of delivering what they are promising. 

Check the developer’s website. If the website looks great and professional, you have found a good one. If they have a lackluster website, don’t count on them to give you a great website. Check their past clients, success stories and client testimonials as well. 

It’s easier to hire an Open Source Development Company that features a lot of client testimonials in their website.

3. Ask Questions

Once you are down to the final list of potential wordpress development partners, have a conversation with them individually. While you are at it, ask them about their past, how they have made a difference in web development etc. You may also enquire about how they price their services and the kind of development methodologies they follow.

Going for the cheapest offer doesn’t guarantee that you will get a quality service. Make sure to get a clear idea from them about what they are going to do for your website. This is a basic guide to finding the right wordpress developer. There are many other variables you can consider for a more thorough recruitment. But the simple tips mentioned above can make it a lot easier.