If you've decided to get a firm to build website for your business and you think that gets the whole ordeal off your back, you're wrong. There's plenty of ideas the firm needs to get from you in order to translate them on your website.

Sure, the technical aspects are entirely on them, but what's the type of info you want displayed? Is it a product? Is it just a list of services? How does that impact the way a website is built? We've compiled a short list of core elements you need to define in order to build a successful website.

Make sure you know these 5 things before you choose your next design firm.

A great website that is mobile friendly and can easily accept donations, is a key part to allowing people to be able to support the mission and the vision of the nonprofit.