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Musings about… Hiring & Firing

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Is a Web Designer the same as a Web Developer?

The terms web designer and web developer are often used interchangeably, but they are not necessarily the same. Web design ...
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Review that proposal very carefully

I had an interesting experience recently: I was approached by a local organization to bid on redesigning their website. I ...
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Hire a local web designer when possible

Working with someone local is best, whether you are the client or the web designer. Even if you can’t find ...
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Web design and print design require different skills

Some web designers provide print design services, and some print designers design websites. This makes sense as there is an ...
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No single web designer is a specialist in all aspects of design and development

People always say to me "Wow, you know so much about the internet and websites!" If only that were true ...
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Don’t hire a family member—unless he or she is, in fact, a web designer

I know, that sounds harsh. But I’ve had many people come to me and say, “My brother volunteered to make ...
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Is it time to change web designers?

Changing needs and circumstances may indicate a need to change web designers. There are a number of reasons why it ...
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How not to convince someone to help you out

I got a call from someone saying he needed my help. Last April he paid someone $2500 (in advance!) to ...
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Review personal information to get the complete background and full story

If you're evaluating potential web designers, of course the first thing you want to review is their portfolio of work ...
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I have my considerations and criteria in determining whether you are the right client for me

Experienced web designers have factors they consider when evaluating potential clients. Sometimes a single factor can be enough for a ...
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How NOT to solicit a bid from a web designer

Of course normally blog posts are thoughts of my own creation, but I recently received an email that demanded to ...
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Part ways with your web designer on good terms…

...because you never know when you might have to come crawling back to ask for reinstatement. Recently I received an ...
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Once you hire someone else, I am no longer “on call” for you

I don’t mind if clients leave me for another website solution – sometimes that’s a good business or personal decision ...
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