What is the No. 1 thing I should consider when hiring someone to build a website for my small business?

“Their technical and design abilities should be the primary factor. Have they done similar work at the level of quality you seek? If so, see that they are interested in or even passionate about your business and that you like them and can begin a working relationship. They should provide a fair contract, a detailed scope of work and a realistic schedule at a fixed fee that suits your budget.”

— Heather Hogan, web design project manager; professor, Sacramento City College

Sacramento Business Journal Date: Thursday, May 3, 2012, 9:00pm PDT – Last Modified: Friday, May 4, 2012, 3:00am PDT