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09-01-2006, 04:31 PM #1Junior Guru
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How to hire a webdesigner
Look guys I have been scammed 2 times already by people and I have tried many ways to confirm their identity but I always get screwed. Anyways, perhaps you guys could give me some tips on what to look for when looking for a designer and what things I should demand from them?
I am not sure if this was the right section to post this in...
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09-01-2006, 04:38 PM #2Retired Moderator
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I personally don't do business with anyone with whom I can't have a phone conversation (and I'll call anywhere in the world to have it). Registration as a legal entity seems like a reasonable baseline. Sole proprietors (read: independent contractors) can do this just as readily as any company. Look for Inc., LLC, LTD, or a similar suffix after a company name or individual proprietorship, and check it to make sure it's valid.
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09-02-2006, 04:02 AM #3Web Hosting Master
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That's a valid point. I actually don't know how I could design a website without speaking to my clients. I prefer to meet with them in person, and if the project is big enough, I'll spend the money to fly out and go over everything.
Here's a big clue if a designer is worth the trouble: can they accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and PayPal? If not, you should probably look for someone else.
Communication is the most important thing when it comes to designing and developing a website. If there's miscommunication, you, as the client, won't get what you want. It's a two-way street though, you, as the client, should also be able to express your ideas in a way that the developer/designer can produce the results.
Of course the obvious, ask to see some of their work, and more importantly, ask to see some case studies. Can the developer you choose increase your rankings? Can they generate a profit for you? Can they increase your traffic? If they can, and they can prove it, you've got a good developer right there.
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09-02-2006, 08:31 AM #4Web Hosting Evangelist
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Originally Posted by Fixago
you should look at the portfolios and testimonials. and it is also a good idea to get in touch with someof the clients and ask what the service was like.
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09-03-2006, 01:12 AM #5Web Hosting Master
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Originally Posted by daveredfern
I do web development. I can accept all forms of payment, everything from Visa to American Express. I don't have a team of graphic designers, IAs, programmers, or any of that other jazz. It's just me and two other guys and we all have our strong areas.
I would hope whoever you deal with is a business, I don't know why you said that in a bad way. When it comes to not getting scammed, a company that's actually a legally registered entity says a lot more about them then someone who only takes PayPal and can cut-and-run whenever they want.
I guess you get what you pay for :-/
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09-03-2006, 08:32 PM #6Newbie
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Originally Posted by Fixago
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IMHO, I don't see why payment methods are part of the determining factor for a designer's professionalism.
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09-03-2006, 08:43 PM #7Newbie
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Originally Posted by UnitedPakistan
Was it because of payment problem? If this is so, escrow payment is a good option.
Was it because the final products are not to your satisfaction? If this is so, you can spend more time trying to communicate and build a level of understanding with your designer.
When you work with someone new, try not to throw in a big project immediately unless you are convinced of their credibility. Start from small projects as test run until you are comfortable with entrusting bigger projects.
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09-05-2006, 07:19 PM #8Newbie
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There are alot of freelancing websites. You can contact the designer and than hire him at some free lancing website. That would be safer.
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09-05-2006, 09:21 PM #9Junior Guru Wannabe
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Originally Posted by UnitedPakistan
check this guy out, zeppio.com, he is a freelancer and very talented with a reasonable price.
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09-06-2006, 05:00 PM #10New Member
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You can find talented designers on freelance sites
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09-06-2006, 05:47 PM #11New Member
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I owuld sya look at portfolio, and try to get in contact with some of the other customers and see how their experience was.
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09-07-2006, 09:06 AM #12Disabled
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How did you get scammed? Did you pay upfront and they never delivered?
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09-07-2006, 11:56 AM #13Retired Moderator
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Originally Posted by jts_01Studio1337___̴ı̴̴̡̡̡ ̡͌l̡̡̡ ̡͌l̡*̡̡ ̴̡ı̴̴̡ ̡̡͡|̲̲̲͡͡͡ ̲▫̲͡ ̲̲̲͡͡π̲̲͡͡ ̲̲͡▫̲̲͡͡ ̲|̡̡̡ ̡ ̴̡ı̴̡̡ ̡͌l̡̡̡̡.__Web Design
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09-07-2006, 01:32 PM #14Junior Guru Wannabe
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save yourself alot of trouble, work with a reputable firm, or get an escrow service
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09-07-2006, 05:35 PM #15Web Hosting Guru
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Another option you need to check on is guru.com
They offer the ability to use their escrow services and we have found many good programmers/designers through their system.
Hope that helps.
Eric
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09-07-2006, 06:43 PM #16Aspiring Evangelist
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Another option.
Find people through career departments at colleges/universities.
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09-07-2006, 07:13 PM #17Web Hosting Guru
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I agree with what the rest say.
1) Get full contact details (including official details such as bank IBAN number)
2) Go with a registered company (you will have someone to help when things go wrong)
3) Either pay in installments or use an escrow service.
Rgds,
ChrisWalker
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09-10-2006, 12:27 PM #18Web Hosting Master
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There are few good designers in this board, you may contact them or better to place ad in related section, i hope you may get good response there. Always consider their good number of posts and overall reputation in forums before you hire them from any forum.
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09-10-2006, 02:54 PM #19Junior Guru
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Hi,
I have ended my search for a designer down to exo-style. He seems like he knows what he is doing and he is very kind from what I can tell. He has some refrences....
http://www.webhostingtalk.com/search...archid=1433427
Let me know what you guys think...
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09-10-2006, 09:30 PM #20Retired Moderator
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Originally Posted by UnitedPakistan
Most people are decent human beings when it comes down to it, and odds are Greg will end up being a fine choice for you. I'm just curious to see how this thread, your past experiences and the advice you received impacted your decision-making process this time around.Studio1337___̴ı̴̴̡̡̡ ̡͌l̡̡̡ ̡͌l̡*̡̡ ̴̡ı̴̴̡ ̡̡͡|̲̲̲͡͡͡ ̲▫̲͡ ̲̲̲͡͡π̲̲͡͡ ̲̲͡▫̲̲͡͡ ̲|̡̡̡ ̡ ̴̡ı̴̡̡ ̡͌l̡̡̡̡.__Web Design
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09-10-2006, 09:45 PM #21Junior Guru
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This time I checked the posts and topics he was involved in and I discovered that he had a issue in the past but apologized about it here on WHT. Which made me a bit uneasy but it also helped me because it seemed he was responsible enough to accept his mistake. I read some comments from people who bought from him and done work in the past. Also he seems to sell quite a lot of stuff here so he seems reliable due to all those reasons. Plus I have his address and phone number as listed on his resume.
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09-10-2006, 10:00 PM #22Retired Moderator
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Well good! I hope this works out well for you Please share the end result!
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09-11-2006, 11:16 PM #23Web Hosting Master
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Originally Posted by coderdesignerOriginally Posted by coderdesignerOriginally Posted by coderdesigner
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10-29-2006, 11:11 PM #24Junior Guru
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Finally, I have had a good experience thanks to Greg Beldam!