January 30, 2023
Five FREE tools to audit your website
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Benefits of auditing your website include improving your SEO (Search Engine Optimization), enhancing website performance, helping to determine small issues in your website before they become major problems, and diagnosing content gaps. Website audits take into consideration overall traffic, where you sit in terms of search engines, and will offer insight on what you can do to make sure your users are having a positive user experience.
First things first, let's talk about what an RFP is. An RFP is a request for proposal. When companies and organizations have an IT problem that they need a solution for, they will post an RFP looking for potential vendors to meet said IT needs. RFPs will typically include some background information on the organization and what type of business they are conducting. They will also contain a description of what solution they are looking for, and a statement of work describing what services will be required. Finally, they will end with directions on how to submit a proposal.
With that in mind, let's look at what you should be including in your website development RFP. The truth of the matter is that web design agencies frequently receive all kinds of proposals, and they are more likely to respond to ones with clear and concise specifications.
To ensure you have a knockout RFP, there are several key sections that need to be included:
One important thing to keep in mind while writing your RFP is to keep it simple! You don’t need to include fancy words or data that confuses the reader. Presenting vendors with facts and a detailed yet simple outline of what you are looking for makes things easier for everyone. There are several templates online, and these can help you find something that works for you and your brand. So take a deep breath, grab some coffee, and get started on your RFP. You got this.