Just ask for their portfolio - then ask their former clients.

Check the meta tags. If you see the words 'frontpage' or 'microsoft word' anywhere, start running

Ask them for 3 URLs of recent work, then post them here. You won't get a more honest appraisal of a web development company's work than from the folk here, me included

ok thank you for the replies. The website I was thinking of choosing is sophea.com Any opinions?

Quote: Originally Posted by Powerbook lover ok thank you for the replies. The website I was thinking of choosing is sophea.com Any opinions? "WE Will BEAT ANY PRICE" Run. …

If they're "The Biggest Web Design Company On The Planet," how come this is the first I've heard of them? And $45 for a web site? Jeez, I can almost smell the quality from here..…

Any suggestions then for a company I can use?

Quote: Originally Posted by Powerbook lover Hi, I would like to hire a website design company to build a website. How do I know if they are legit? Are there any questions I need…

Why not post the spec/budget here and see if anyone is interested. All the regulars here are talented and legit. well most of em anyway

If you are on a low budget, and a cookie-cutter website is all you need, I'd suggest something like Yahoo's website services. Not only are their templates OK, but they also now of…

probably a dumb question, but not my area of expertise! how do i get an avery template (which is a Word doc downloaded) into inDesign, so i can make labels?? thanks!

I usually just make my own.

Quote: Originally Posted by andi*pandi I usually just make my own. Yeah- that or I sometimes search for the InDesign template online- some of the more popular ones are easy…

Ok, so I am soon to buy my first mac - 17" pb - and I am looking for a good pair of bluetooth headphones. I have heard tell of the toshiba and hp offerings, but I have not yet foun…

Well, you can look for Wi-Gear iMuffs too (available soon).

Quote: Originally Posted by tokamac Well, you can look for Wi-Gear iMuffs too (available soon). Nice!! Curious as to how they'll sound.

Will the iMuffs work with powerbooks also? I was under the impression they were just for ipods. Hmm... if that's the case I'll just have to buy an ipod as well. Still open to more …

iMuffs come with a Bluetooth dongle made for iPod and just for it ; but I think they work with any Bluetooth-equiped Mac (internal or USB dongle) as well.

Halliburton to build new $30 mln Guantanamo jail June 16, 2005 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Halliburton Co. unit will build a new $30 million detention facility and security fence at…

Quote: Originally Posted by Kodachrome Halliburton to build new $30 mln Guantanamo jail June 16, 2005 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Halliburton Co. unit will build a new $30 millio…

"The Abu Steve Wynn Resort. Come and get tortured by our special five course extra hot curry dinners. Every night at 8PM followed by entertainment - urinating dancing soldiers" I …

Quote: Originally Posted by Kodachrome 1. It is interesting and topical. Halliburton is going to save the day for the USA once again. 2. This will drive the moon-bats nuts. …

Conspiracy.

Nice selective quoting... you forgot this Quote: In addition to these new detention facilities, Halliburton will be building Cuba's first ever Wal-Mart (where detainees…

If it makes the leftist anti-American Americans upset - I say we build three of 'em. And put one in Berkeley California.