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RedFox · 08-12-2005, 05:12 PM

Hey there GFY'ers, I use to actually post here about a year - 2 years ago ( I forget what I had as the pass, hence new name ) But what my thread is about is the current industry. I have a few questions out there and was wondering if some of you ol' time members can give me a few suggestions and pointers. Currently I'm an art student for design and have been doing design for close to 7 years. Now I started thinking that I should do some freelance design work to pay the student bills. :P My main question is what as webmasters do you hate the most about people you hire to do designs / graphic work for yourself. As well as what would you like to see offered in design work you contract out. What I mean is guarantees and delivery times, policies/ deals. Please throw out any more suggestions I forgot. Thanks for your input.
- Red

StickyGreen · 08-12-2005, 05:13 PM

red fox was tight...

Spunky · 08-12-2005, 05:16 PM

The only thing is the due date ..Most but not all will say 2 weeks and it turns out to be 5 to 6..don't bullshit ,just tell them you are swamped or have previous deadlines and it will be 5 to 6 weeks

RedFox · 08-12-2005, 05:18 PM

So deadline is a huge factor. Is communication and updates on progress a problem?

RedFox · 08-12-2005, 05:25 PM

what about rewards for referals. What would you guys like to see in that department.

And for deadlines, what about a policy if the deadline is missed by 3 days then you get 20% off. by a week 50% and if it takes longer then you get that item for 75% and then your next one for 25% off

Lance69 · 08-12-2005, 05:37 PM

Looks like a sound way to attract new buisness as well as a way to motivate yourself, as long as you stick to it.

RedFox · 08-12-2005, 06:15 PM

Hopefully my plan would be to get referals mostly by mouth. I feel that means that I am doing a great job and providing a great service.

If you guys respond with some good feedback and ideas, I will select 5 people to get a free banner designed by me. All you have to do is voice your opinion. I am going to be setting up my website within 2 weeks. When I am done setting up the webpage I will design the banners. So contest is done in 2 weeks. I will contact you by icq or email. Please have it in your profile or post it along with your suggestion. Thanks guys.

sonofsam · 08-12-2005, 06:19 PM

Deadline, and designers who have egos so big that even when you tell them to do something a certain way, they do it their own way because they think it will look nicer

those 2 things are huge for me

RedFox · 08-12-2005, 11:46 PM

anyothers?

the Shemp · 08-13-2005, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RedFox

When I am done setting up the webpage I will design the banners. So contest is done in 2 weeks. I will contact you by icq or email. Please have it in your profile or post it along with your suggestion. Thanks guys.

let me be the first to say.....CONGRATS TO THE WINNERS

RedFox · 08-14-2005, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the Shemp

let me be the first to say.....CONGRATS TO THE WINNERS

So far only 3 decent replies .. common guys. What are your thoughts.

08-12-2005, 05:12 PM	#1
RedFox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 7	The Industry Hey there GFY'ers, I use to actually post here about a year - 2 years ago ( I forget what I had as the pass, hence new name ) But what my thread is about is the current industry. I have a few questions out there and was wondering if some of you ol' time members can give me a few suggestions and pointers. Currently I'm an art student for design and have been doing design for close to 7 years. Now I started thinking that I should do some freelance design work to pay the student bills. :P My main question is what as webmasters do you hate the most about people you hire to do designs / graphic work for yourself. As well as what would you like to see offered in design work you contract out. What I mean is guarantees and delivery times, policies/ deals. Please throw out any more suggestions I forgot. Thanks for your input. - Red

08-12-2005, 05:13 PM	#2
StickyGreen . Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 13,076	red fox was tight... __________________ Refer Cam Girls and Take Home 10% of Everything They Make For Life

08-12-2005, 05:16 PM	#3
Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,944	The only thing is the due date ..Most but not all will say 2 weeks and it turns out to be 5 to 6..don't bullshit ,just tell them you are swamped or have previous deadlines and it will be 5 to 6 weeks __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

08-12-2005, 06:19 PM	#8
sonofsam Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 18,638	Deadline, and designers who have egos so big that even when you tell them to do something a certain way, they do it their own way because they think it will look nicer those 2 things are huge for me __________________ I like turtles.

08-12-2005, 05:18 PM	#4
RedFox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 7	So deadline is a huge factor. Is communication and updates on progress a problem?

08-12-2005, 05:25 PM	#5
RedFox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 7	what about rewards for referals. What would you guys like to see in that department. And for deadlines, what about a policy if the deadline is missed by 3 days then you get 20% off. by a week 50% and if it takes longer then you get that item for 75% and then your next one for 25% off

08-12-2005, 05:37 PM	#6
Lance69 Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 2,266	Looks like a sound way to attract new buisness as well as a way to motivate yourself, as long as you stick to it.

08-12-2005, 06:15 PM	#7
RedFox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 7	Hopefully my plan would be to get referals mostly by mouth. I feel that means that I am doing a great job and providing a great service. If you guys respond with some good feedback and ideas, I will select 5 people to get a free banner designed by me. All you have to do is voice your opinion. I am going to be setting up my website within 2 weeks. When I am done setting up the webpage I will design the banners. So contest is done in 2 weeks. I will contact you by icq or email. Please have it in your profile or post it along with your suggestion. Thanks guys.

08-12-2005, 11:46 PM	#9
RedFox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 7	anyothers?