Hello nelsonrichard,
Its good ,that your friend is going to start a new project with web developer. The first thing you tell the developer about your requirement for your website design. And then know the budget. If satisfy with the budget then go for it.
The second thing is, what type of website you want to develop, is it an eCommece websitew or SEO friendly website.
If it is eCommerce website then go for Magento or Shopify developer. If SEO friendly website then prefer WordPress developer.
Whatever be the sofware you use to develop the site, the site should be user friendly.
I have an Australian based web design & Development company, GetAProgrammer, expert developers are there. So I hope, I can help you in every possible ways.
Thank you.
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