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I think you get 3 - 5 estimates from web designers who you have seen their work. Compare the list of things they are willing to do, evaluate the quality of the sites they have done and then talk with them over the phone or in person to find out what they are thinking as far as your project is concerned. Talking to them will give you an idea of what it will be like to work with them.

I understand that this may feel like a lot of work but it will save you a lot of grief later. The more you know going into the project, the better the experience will be. This process is more about the quality of the work and less about the price - you want a site that does what you need and can grow with you in the future. You also want a designer that takes pride in his/her work and will give you the most bang for your buck.

I agree that you should think about doing the e-commerce at the beginning. It will be less work intensive in the beginning and you can have all the bugs worked out. You can have the e-commerce turned off and then when you are ready simply have it turned on, removing the need for a phase two.

Take your time with the process and ask lots of questions. After investing this much time and money, you are not going to want to have to do this again in a year or two because you are not happy with your site. Plan it out from the beginning.

I hope this helps.
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