Nov 302009
Group all of your requests, like edits on features and send them all at once. You’ll save the developer’s time– the time they need to make the edits- Do not expect them to understand your verbal description of the graphics or look you want
- Prepare example sites and example graphics of what you’re looking for. Send those along with any written descriptions
- Prepare a list of questions – if you have them – send them an email in advanced to phone calls or in-person meetings so they’ll have time to prepare to answer your questions properly and fully
- Evaluate the design company based on merit and history before discussing specifics
- Choose someone to trust based on experience
- Listen to input from your chosen trustworthy project manager
- Do not ruin the effectiveness of the result by over-specking the work to arbitrary mandates that may increase the cost and/or reduce the effectiveness of the finished project
- Don’t make it difficult to tell you the truth by being arbitrary because you do not want to believe it: a quality adviser will tell you things that you do not want to hear, because they are true
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Again, I have learned the hard way that you need to write down all communications and confirm information with emails. It’s easy for developers to misunderstand your needs or wants. Including sample websites saves time and energy.