Having a website designed is just the first step in online marketing. When you are choosing a website design company, it is advisable to choose one that also offers a comprehensive range of marketing services. The initial site should be designed with online marketing in mind, as many aspects of it, should be incorporated in to the design and functionality of the site. Some companies offer fantastic website designs but their marketing skills lack and therefore you may find that you have to go elsewhere to get this done. A good online marketing agency should be able to describe the services they offer and show you results that they have achieved for other clients, as you need to know that they can do a good job. There are so many branches of online marketing, it is best to sit down with the agency and discuss which parts you wish to explore and how much budget you have available.