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Ten things to ask your (potential) web developer I would like
to start of this article with thank you's. Thanks to all the wonderful feedback
and the helpful e-mails. I would also like to say thanks to those who rated
the article(two stars, huh?)Well, that gives me something to strive for.
Feedback is always a wonderful thing! |
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I am going to give you ten things to consider about choosing
a web site developer. It is important to like and trust your developer and
vice versa. If you don't like the developer from the beginning, say "Thank
you" and find another. So, with no further waiting, here we go: |
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What programs do you use? Do you use templates? Templates
are big no-nos in my opinion. You should make sure each site created by
your potential designer is different from her other sites. |
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Can I contact former clients for references? Any developer
worth his or her salt will gladly provide you with a list of references. |
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What experience or background do you have? Some developers
come from programming and have no idea about design. Other developers come
from graphic design and have taught themselves HTML. |
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Does the developer provide estimates? This really only applies
to developers who charge an hourly rate. |
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Who owns the site? This may sound like a silly question, but
it is an important one to ask. A developer is entitled to retain copyright
on original artwork but not the whole site. Anything the client provides
belongs to the client. |
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Will the developer provide you with a written contract? It
is important for both the client and the developer to have a contract. It
protects both parties. Whether you are paying $100 or $10,000 for site development,
you should get what you discussed during your initial consultation and the
only way to insure this, is with a contract. |
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