Hi Judy,

Hope you don't mind me jumping in here. I first want to dispel the myth that wordpress is "not an appropriate business platform."

Many notable brands use Wordpress as their platform for business such as is posted here. https://winningwp.com/examples-of-big-name-brands-...

But you are correct, it is difficult to find the right mix of designer and developer that can truly understand your vision. And choosing the right company or individual is very challenging.

I was a designer ( interior ) before becoming a wordpress developer and even myself at times have difficulty understanding a particular clients needs, and yes it might take a little bit to get on the same page.

But not all designers can convey what they envision to a developer and visa versa.

A good company will send a prospective client a design brief or spend, sometimes many hours in communication, to make sure that they are a good fit for each other.

Take your time, in searching out the right fit for you vision.

Thanks for letting me ramble.

Wordpress Designer/Developer with 18+ years and counting

Tim