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Originally Posted by ella
First of all, get a clue about how things work on this board. Why do you think these contest threads get so many views? When a designer is posting an entry, he is also advertising his design skills. Each and every contest I've been into, got me additional projects from many webmasters, not to mention this contest:
that got me a 1 year exclusive contract with SapphicCash.
This is from a designer's pov. As for the webmasters, do you really think they have the time to go over hundreds of online portfolios? Not to mention all the dead links from a resource site, as many designers are no longer in the business or they are inhouse somewhere, therefore not available.
So that policy is not working for this board, sorry, you should take it elsewhere.  |
As a designer you can get a clue by listening to the the top designers in North America when they tell you what you are doing may yield temporary contracts but in the end you are only working to devalue the industry long-term.
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And yes, if advertising is so important to the webmasters then they will take their time to review portfolios from credible, experienced designers and they will take the time work WITH a designer.
The webmasters can't have it both ways by claiming their logos and adverstising are of utmost importannce but they don't have the time to talk with several designers. That is called a contradiction.
That's like saying my health is important to me but I don't have the time to visit several doctors to meet with them and thoroughly discuss solutions to my health problems.
You are making money now but what will eventually happen is that webmasters will stop eventually paying you because they can just get some ideas for free. That's the long-term damage to the industry that you are contributing to.