Effective communication between the designer and the client is essential
for satisfactory results. You hire a web designer for his or her
expertise. Let the designer use that expertise to give you not only
what you want but what you need for a successful web design.
Think & Prepare for Your Consultation
- Think about your business, your target audience and your reason(s) for a website
- Be prepared to discuss your likes and dislikes
- Provide requested materials with detailed information at the start of the project
- Talk with your designer!
- Be open to new ideas!
- Know what is expected of each of you.
- Honor your deadlines if you expect your designer to meet his/her deadlines.
- Allow for the unexpected!
Discuss During Your Consultation
- Tell the designer your requirements
- Listen to your designer’s suggestions
- Ask questions
- Be available to answer questions
Know Expectations
- Let your designer plan the layout
- Expect your designer to keep you informed and ask for your approval
- Provide all approvals within the requested time period
- Provide web copy and photos in digital format whenever possible (Use plain unformatted text or rather than formatting as you would expect to see it)
It’s important to understand that the job of a website designer is to design a site that will meet your needs and those of your target market. As professional designers, we can give you advice but it is ultimately your decision. Communication is a two-way street. Work together to get the results you need and your target audience wants.
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