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Web Design in the Philippines: What the Country Has to Offer


A few years ago, United States President Barack Obama called on U.S. business owners to stop outsourcing and bring the work back home to benefit their fellow Americans. This call was not really surprising, considering the huge number of U.S.-based businesses that have chosen to outsource several aspects of their operations to outsourcers based mostly in Asia. Today, it looks like many U.S. businesses still haven’t heeded the call of their President. But can President Obama really blame them?

 

It is difficult to blame businesses for bringing some of their business operations to Asia, as there are some truly good reasons for them to do so. For one thing, the cost of living is significantly lower in some Asian countries, which enables Asian outsourcers to offer considerably lower rates than what their American counterparts usually charge. Training in a wide variety of disciplines is excellent in many Asian countries, so businesses are assured of getting quality work for lower costs.

 

Additionally, many of the countries where outsourcing has become a very popular industry offer favorable tax rates or attractive tax incentives to Western businesses that choose to outsource to them. The low cost and favorable tax rates/incentives lead to an improved profit margin for the U.S. business. When we consider all these benefits, it becomes a lot easier to understand why, despite the President’s plea, many American business owners still choose to outsource to Asian countries.

 

One of the preferred countries when it comes to outsourcing is the Philippines. It has quickly gained global recognition as a premier outsourcing destination in recent years and is now seen as the country that’s giving India a run for their money in the outsourcing world. Among the main reasons for the Philippines’ quick rise to the forefront of the global outsourcing industry is the people’s outstanding English speaking skills. After all, who would want to do business with a team you cannot clearly communicate with?

 

Another common reason why Western businesses choose to hire Philippine outsourcers is that the government strongly supports the BPO industry, providing both low tax rates and tax incentives. Ample education and training are also provided, particularly in the IT sector. This is important because many businesses choose to outsource the web design aspect of their operations. As a result, web design in the Philippines has improved so much in recent years that the country now boasts some of the world’s best web designers.

 

The innate hospitality and kindness of the Filipino people are also a huge plus when you choose to work with a Philippine outsourcer. They have a natural desire to please their clients, which means they will always give 100% to the work they do for you. That alone is a good enough reason for many U.S. businesses to bring at least some of their business to the Philippines no matter how many times their President may appeal for them to stop doing so.

 

Choosing the Right Outsourcer


Of course, not all web design teams in the Philippines will be able to meet your specific requirements and give you exactly what you need. It is important that you find the right outsourcer for the job. Here are some of the most important things you should look for in an outsourcer:

 

1.       Availability

There is a huge time difference between the United States and the Philippines. You’ll want to make sure you can get hold of your web design team anytime you need them. Towards this end, it may be a good idea to choose an outsourcer that has people working in shifts and is available 24/7.

 

2.       Communication Skills

As mentioned earlier, it is important for you to be able to communicate clearly with your outsourcer. You need to know that they perfectly understood your instructions so you’re assured that the work they’ll submit will be exactly what you expect. Communication is also important in case you have last-minute revisions or additions to the original instructions you gave; you’ll want to be assured that you won’t have to keep repeating yourself.

 

3.       Experience

There are newbie web designers who are really good at what they do. But the world of web design requires not just skill, but also experience in working on different projects, with different computer languages, and with different coding utilities. A company with a track record of excellence increases your chance of getting excellent results.

 

4.       Creativity

Web design requires a healthy mix of technical skill and creativity. You need to choose a team that’s creative not only in the actual design of the website, but also in the conceptual processes involved in building the site. It would help for you to check samples of the team’s previous work before hiring anyone.

 

5.       Cost

While it usually isn’t a good idea to choose based purely on the lowest rates, you should also make sure the outsourcer you hire offers real value for your money. The amount they charge should be commensurate with the amount and quality of services they provide.

 

The Philippines is one of the world’s finest when it comes to web design talent and skill. It would indeed be a wise move to outsource your web design needs to the country, presidential plea notwithstanding.