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Darren Healy
Front End Web Development Techdegree Student 23,565 PointsTips on first big-ish website project
Hi folks,
I'm looking for some advice.
I'm basically about to start my first web design project for a client since learning lots of new skills on Treehouse (Go Treehouse!).
My question is this, in the kick off meeting (which is tomorrow) what kinds of things should I address and also ask the client? I have actually been working with the client on a different project, albeit still internet related, for a few months now, and in that time we have identified some of the major issues currently, which has led us to this point of a totally new site.
I might just be nervous... but still looking for some good advice here!
Darren
Oh mighty, Nick Pettit; what would you do?
2 Answers
Ricky Catron
13,023 PointsAs a guy who completed his first big project for a client a while back the things I wish I had know were:
Address the full scope of the website in the first meeting.
Be 100% sure about how much they want and how much you are actually capable to provide. If the want eCommerce make sure you are prepared to provide.
See how long they intend to keep you around. Is this a once and done project or will they call you in two weeks about something they want changed.
Go into detail about every aspect and try to gain the majority of the sites content in the first week including text, images, and video. I was forced to wait for their photographer to finish pictures for a month which delayed my project and made me look bad.
Be confident and charge what you are worth but do NOT over promise that will result in shoddy work and time delays.
Goodluck!
Darren Healy
Front End Web Development Techdegree Student 23,565 PointsThanks Ricky and Nick!
Nick Pettit
Treehouse TeacherNick Pettit
Treehouse TeacherHi Darren,
I just did a search for the word "client" on The Treehouse Blog and came up with some articles that might be helpful. In general, you should do your best to understand what the client is trying to accomplish with this website. That will drive pretty much everything else.