Who's doing the work matters more than you think
The different types of
people who build websites
Not all “website creators” think the same way.
And if you’ve ever gone through a redesign,
you’ve probably felt that gap between what you expected and what you got.
Here are the most common types you’ll run into.
Why this matters
Most website problems don’t come from lack of effort.
They come from the type of thinking behind the work.
If structure is missing, design won’t fix it.
If clarity is missing, technology won’t fix it.
Different approaches aren’t wrong.
They’re just built for different priorities.
If you’re in the middle of choosing
You don’t need to memorize categories.
Just ask yourself:
- Do they simplify things or complicate them?
- Do they ask good questions or jump straight to execution?
- Do they adapt to you or try to fit you into their system?
These answers will tell you a lot already.