How to find a web designer in Namibia who'll still answer the phone in 12 months
There are dozens of "Namibian web designers" online. Most disappear after launch. Here's how to spot the ones who stay.
If you've tried to find a serious web designer in Namibia by searching online, you know the issue: a lot of names, a lot of cheap-looking portfolios, and a few sites that haven't been touched since 2018. Here's how to filter for the ones who'll still be answering your phone 12 months from now.
The portfolio test
Open three sites from the designer's portfolio. Ask yourself:
- Does the page actually load? (You'd be amazed.)
- Is the SSL valid?
- Does the contact form work?
- How does it look on your phone?
A portfolio half-broken on the designer's own site is a strong signal about what your site will look like a year after launch.
The post-launch question
Ask: "How do you support the sites you build after launch?" Watch for specifics — retainer hours, response-time SLA, monthly check-ins, included security updates. Vague answers ("just reach out if you need anything!") translate to disappearing acts.
The pricing transparency test
Good designers can quote a project after a 30-minute conversation. They give you a fixed price (or a clear day-rate with a cap). They tell you what's included, what isn't, and what hourly rate covers post-launch work. Designers who refuse to talk numbers until you've signed a contract usually have something to hide.
Why we built Linusite the way we did
We started Linusite because too many Namibian businesses we knew had been burned by exactly the pattern above — beautiful first design, no support after launch, site rotting by year two. So:
- We host every site we build (on Sitesox).
- We include a 30-day polish window after launch — free.
- Every project gets a clear support plan, even if it's small.
- We answer the phone.
Tell us what you need. Even if it's just a sanity check on someone else's quote.