Web Diva Wisdom: How to Find, Hire, and Partner With the Right Web Designer for You,

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Table of Contents

About the Book Table of Contents Exercises & Checklists

 

Introduction

How This Book Is Organized

  • Vocabulary
  • The Plan of Attack

Part 1: Building Blocks

Understand where you are in the website lifecycle. Know the basic building blocks of any website.

  • Web Designers and Developers
  • Website Mechanical Components
  • Log-Ins and Passwords

Part 2: Do Your Homework

Pinpoint budget and timeline constraints. Do your pre-work by gathering information, conducting competitive analysis, identifying your audience, and drafting a marketing plan.

  • Website Prework
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Timeline
  • Pricing
  • Budget

Part 3: Discovery

Search for qualified candidate web designers that fit your requirements. Initiate contact, complete the investigation and proposal process, and check references.

  • Finding Qualified Web Designers
  • Evaluating and Approaching Web Designers
  • Interviews
  • Proposals and References

Part 4: Development

Hire your designer and build a working relationship of open and honest communication, trust, respect, delegation, and partnership. Design and build your website, understand the creative process, and actively participate in iterative development and refinement.

  • Web Designer = Business Partner
  • Communication and Feedback
  • Payment
  • The Implementation Process
  • Content
  • Images

Part 5: Delivery

Launch and announce your website. Keep your website current in both content and presentation. Know the options if your website designer relationship status changes.,

  • Launch
  • Maintenance and Beyond
  • Changing Situations

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