Normally when one is hiring a web developer, the only credentials that the developer is asked to produce is their portfolio.

Depending on how complex your web development requirements are, you will normally take one glance at their portfolio and make a decision regarding their competence. If the price is right, you will even hire them straight away without looking any further.

This scenario is only typical for people who do not regularly use the services of web developers. Over a period of time, you will end up having issues with just about every developer, unless they are just damn good. Some will start out decent, but will either end up delivering crappy results or delayed projects.

Even if a developer is good, he/she may end up a bit tardy, as the good developers will get loads of work, and as a result will either rush projects causing inferior results or take extra long to finish projects.

One simply has to do a process of due diligence when hiring web developers.

If you are a web developer, how do you get instant credibility?

In the web design and web development industry, there are industry certifications that can be obtained to show that you have got some credibility. The CIW – Certified Web Professional Program offers a few certifications for web designers and developers. It is in a sense similar to an accounting certification, except or the fact that it is less popular and not required by law in certain professional capacities.

Visit the CIW website to learn more.

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