Building a new website always feels very urgent. Many business owners seek out a web designer because something in their business is not quite right. They figure a new or remodeled website may help them invigorate their sales or save them long-term expenditure. This sense of urgency compels businesses to jump as quickly as possible […]
Questions Your Web Designer Will Ask You
“Will You Build My Site For Equity?”
“Will you build my website in exchange for equity?” Every developer I have ever met has been asked this question before. Some hear it several times a month. Some developers already work for funded startups, where the hopes are the company goes public, and they are on the ground floor of stock options. With the […]
Why I Don’t Respond To RFPs
Many web studios here in Sacramento may be tempted to pursue RFPs in order to grow. I think this is a bad idea. While there are specific instances where actively pursuing RFPs and RFQs can work, responding to RFPs is something I choose not to do. Here’s why. What Is An RFP Exactly? RFP is […]
Providing Value By Referring Other Developers
If you work in web design or development, it’s inevitable that you’ll get inquiries for a project that is not a good fit for your skills. Perhaps the client budget doesn’t match with your project range. Maybe the client needs skills that are a different specialty than what you deal in. Maybe you’re just booked […]
The Cold, Hard Truth About Lead Generation
There are many things in the world I find distressing. One thing that I see that saddens me is when companies deliberately limit their potential for success. All businesses rely on leads for ongoing revenue, from the local flower shop to multi-national conglomerates. Leads are people who are interested in whatever it is you are […]
There Are No Clients From Hell
ClientsFromHell.net is a popular site. It’s estimated to be one of the top 25,000 sites in the world, one of the top 10,000 sites in the United States. This site is most popular with people in creative industries, like design. It’s also one of the most detrimental sites to the health of the design industry […]
Sell Solutions, Not Services
This is for my homies in the web industry, and service providers in any industry, who feels like they’re stuck at a plateau. Everyone reading this wants to earn more money. But how? How do you earn more money? You can work more hours, you can take on more clients, or you can make the […]
Get Your Web Developer Involved From The Beginning
Every day, there are thousands of businesses preparing to launch. Almost every single one of them will need a website to market their offerings to the world. But, many business owners will try to skip one of the most important steps in this process, which is hiring a web developer. There are a few reasons […]
2014 Year In Review
It’s that time of year again — when everyone reflects on the year that was, and makes plans for the year ahead. This is my own 2014 in review. Writing Stats I wrote a total of 96 articles for 5 websites this year, up from 56 articles in 2013. 78 articles were published on this […]
How Much Should You Budget For Your Website?
One of the first questions prospective clients ask is “How much should I budget for a website?” I can’t give you an accurate answer on the spot for a few reasons. But I understand why you’re asking. You’re curious about a ballpark figure because you want to reduce your risk. You’re asking to make sure […]