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There are so many web design and development companies in Australia. It is an industry that has very little barriers to entry. Anyone with a bit of HTML knowledge and basic web design skills can pass themselves off as a Web Designer or Website Developer. However, it is an industry that is also infamous for its exit ratios. A month doesn't go by where the news is devoid of another web company going under.

The take-away? Be careful who you choose. Selecting your web designer is no different to choosing a lawyer or an accountant. It is a costly exercise to switch down the track.

Here are a few questions you should be asking when selecting your web design firm:

1. Longevity: are they going to be around in a few years time?
2. Portfolio: is their prior work of a high quality? Have they developed solutions for companies similar to yours?
3. Expertise: are they a bunch of nerdy developers or champagne-sipping "brand consultants"; or do they have a balanced mix of degree-qualified individuals?
4. Nice people: do you get on well with them? Can they speak your language and are they willing to help you?
5. Focus: are they a "$20k+" agency or a company focused on small-medium business?  

Now, we know you are short on time. So to save you time, we've listed some of our competitors below (in alphabetical order). We've only listed those that are pretty good and come close to covering the above 5 points. We encourage you to shop around-we're pretty confident that our experience and expertise stands up.