"Kathy created my website 3 years ago and updates it monthly. It's clean, to the point, no extemporaneous nonsense going on. The whole thing was her creation. She gave me three options. We both liked the one we picked. We got on the same page quickly. The personal attention I got from Kathy was fantastic – very Artist specific. I am busy and often cannot return calls, so having a website is very important. And – surprise – I sell records in Sweden or Indonesia off the site. Who would have figured?"
Jeff Kievit, trumpeter
www.jeffkievit.com
GRAPHIC DESIGN: Tips
TOP 10 WEBSITE MISTAKES & HOW TO AVOID THEM
1. NOT HAVING A CONTRACT
Always work under a signed contract. The contract should spell out exactly what the designer/developer will deliver to you, as well as the process they will follow, costs, time frame and payment schedule. It will also detail what the designer will need from you, the client, and by when, as well as what will be required of you as far as feedback and approvals...
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FOCUS ON: Maintenance
Many Websites become ineffective within a few months of their launch. Why? Because too little consideration was given to Website maintenance. Without appropriate attention, Website content quickly becomes outdated. Poorly prepared graphics creep in. The unifying design theme disintegrates. Viewers become annoyed, confused, or bored, and don't return. Your audience is gone. Many think that once a site is successfully launched, the work is done. In reality it has only begun...
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