Comments on: Web design: managing a client’s expectations

By: Aswathy | PayMonthlySites

Aswathy | PayMonthlySites — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:21:44 +0000

This is something that I have come across couple of times, well its really a hard part. But great on your tips on handle such situations.

Thanks

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Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:39:59 +0000

[...] Web Design: Managing a Client’s Expectations – Web design can be frustrating without content. Starting a site’s design before the content for that site is fully developed can be a costly mistake. It often leads to designs that are sub par or that don’t fit with the final content. Knowing that is only half of the battle. The other battle is helping clients understand that, which is where this post comes into play. [...]

By: Storm Pilot

Storm Pilot — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:30:32 +0000

Always nice to see articles on how to handle projects/clients in the marketing arena. Love ‘em.

By: mr. diggles

mr. diggles — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 06:26:35 +0000

well said dude.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:05:31 +0000

Justin – Many thanks for posting this article. The problem you describe is certainly one I’ve come across on more than one occasion, and not just with web design – for example, flyers and brochures that need designing, without any thought being put into the content first.

Essentially clients’ need educating in our processes. I’ve worked with several small businesses who perhaps are inexperienced in what’s involved and for this they can be forgiven. However, a client that refuses to learn with you and is just ignorant is just a bad client. Few people have the luxury of being able to walk away from paying work, but under some circumstances you need to ask yourself how much the work is worth to you.

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Guest blogging on MiLienzo at Metaﬂuence — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 16:08:24 +0000

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