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dyna mo · 02-12-2009, 10:53 AM

what's the best way to go about this?

what are the questions to ask?

i've pretty much shot from the hip hiring designers thus far and it's been hit or miss. i'm wanting a homerun on the first go round on my new site.

fatfoo · 02-12-2009, 10:58 AM

I think you should take a look at their portfolios.

Zuzana Designs · 02-12-2009, 10:59 AM

Hi dyno I'm Sarah from www.zuzanadesigns.com .. I would love to help you out ... Have a look around my portfolio and feel free to ask any questions you may have. I'm online all day and look forward to hearing from you

dyna mo · 02-12-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuzana Designs

I would love to help you out dyno mo ... Have a look around my portfolio and feel free to ask any questions you may have. I'm online all day and look forward to hearing from you

you are on my top 5 list!

i've browsed your portfolio extensively, and it is impressive, but i still wonder about the proper questions to ask. this new site is a new micro-niche site, should the designer "get" the microniche to design better? if so, how do i find out if you see that? and if so, is it appropriate to ask what the design would be? i've always told my designers "i like this site", is that the best way? what if that site design doesn't really jibe with the micro-niche of this site?

also, how much of the new content should i have in the can prior to getting the design going? 10 scenes/updates? 5? 25?

Zuzana Designs · 02-12-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dyna mo

you are on my top 5 list!

i've browsed your portfolio extensively, and it is impressive, but i still wonder about the proper questions to ask. this new site is a new micro-niche site, should the designer "get" the microniche to design better? if so, how do i find out if you see that? and if so, is it appropriate to ask what the design would be? i've always told my designers "i like this site", is that the best way? what if that site design doesn't really jibe with the micro-niche of this site?

also, how much of the new content should i have in the can prior to getting the design going? 10 scenes/updates? 5? 25?

Thanks, I would ask you what the micro-niche was. I may have done a design in this niche already.. It helps to have sample sites you like to show the designer, but be prepared to tell the design things you may not like as well.. Letting the designer see the content prior to the design helps as well. If I can see the content I start to invison the project and the way the content would look best for the design. Communication all along during the design process is a must .. I do design changes until the client is 100% satisfied with the project. Even if it means starting over. In the end what the client wants is what I do.. As far as content, the more you have the better .. I like to have the client send the pics they like best to work those into the design...

I also ask how many unique pages the design is, does it need flash.. What sort of script will the site be using... Do you want the site in valid css/xhtml ....

dyna mo · 02-12-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuzana Designs

Thanks, I would ask you what the micro-niche was. I may have done a design in this niche already.. It helps to have sample sites you like to show the designer, but be prepared to tell the design things you may not like as well.. Letting the designer see the content prior to the design helps as well. If I can see the content I start to invison the project and the way the content would look best for the design. Communication all along during the design process is a must .. I do design changes until the client is 100% satisfied with the project. Even if it means starting over. In the end what the client wants is what I do.. As far as content, the more you have the better .. I like to have the client send the pics they like best to work those into the design...

I also ask how many unique pages the design is, does it need flash.. What sort of script will the site be using... Do you want the site in valid css/xhtml ....

thanks for taking the time to write a thoughtful response. i will certainly be contacting you to get more information.

CyberHustler · 02-12-2009, 11:37 AM

Take a look at their portfolio, do a GFY search on them, then a google search, and finally compare prices.

cardinalvices · 02-12-2009, 12:35 PM

Hello,

Best way to judge the designer would be his portfolio. Reliability is another important factor. If you like our portfolio www.cardinalvices.com/portfolio.html I would like to take a look at the project specifications. Thank you.

alexchechs · 02-12-2009, 12:55 PM

first look at their portfolios, resume, and work experience. Make sure that they are capable of doing what you need both artisticlly and techniclly. Also ask them for 2-3 professional references in order to make sure they have a good track record.

one thing to consider as well is if you have long term plans for this designer make sure they have the time and not too many clients on their plate.

Jon Clark - BANNED FOR LIFE · 02-12-2009, 02:11 PM

Sarah or Deej is the way to go..

JD · 02-12-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon Clark

Sarah or Deej or JD is the way to go..

thanks

daniel_webcams · 02-12-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fatfoo

I think you should take a look at their portfolios.

this is the most important.....

Sid70 · 02-12-2009, 03:55 PM

Push The Button

dyna mo · 02-12-2009, 04:09 PM

i'm not sure i would go with any designers that post in this thread but cannot reply to the topic. that's a red flag that there would be communication issues going forward.

Sid70 · 02-12-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dyna mo

i'm not sure i would go with any designers that post in this thread but cannot reply to the topic. that's a red flag that there would be communication issues going forward.

dyna mo · 02-12-2009, 04:41 PM

now i'm completely sure.

Sid70 · 02-12-2009, 04:58 PM

devine · 02-12-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dyna mo

what's the best way to go about this?

what are the questions to ask?

i've pretty much shot from the hip hiring designers thus far and it's been hit or miss. i'm wanting a homerun on the first go round on my new site.

I think that you need to ask yourself some questions first. Do you want it pretty? Do you want it effective? Do you want it both? I assume you'll want the last, but I'd bet in 99% of cases you won't get it, so, if possible, ask the designer about results, and I mean 3rd party results. Since most multi site programs have a ranking of their sites, and most designers with some experience will have some work for multi site programs, then they should be able to prove it. From there, if you find 2, 3 or whatever designers you see they fit, then choose the style you like better. Then again, I wouldn't care less if my site looks like crap as long as it sells like hot cakes. After all, beauty won't pay my bills, money will. Of course, many beautiful sites tend to convert fine because those sites are usually made by people who know what they're doing. So in short, I'd ask this question first: "do you have what it takes? PROVE IT!"

devine · 02-12-2009, 05:31 PM

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you're a child

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Originally Posted by dyna mo

now i'm completely sure.

despite the childish behavior, they're quite good, maybe you'd try to work things and get the childish behavior out and manage things from a professional POV. As I said: results comes first

dyna mo · 02-12-2009, 05:35 PM

with all the good designers around, including the ones that have already done work for me, i don't feel the need to try and work things out with the adult mix person.

that's starting off on the wrong foot and i've no need to start off that way, other than that i think you provide some good suggestions.

Art Room · 02-12-2009, 05:55 PM

feel free to hit me up if you still are looking

thanks

Kiwigirl · 02-12-2009, 06:05 PM

Portfolio and word of mouth is a definitely one way. I personally have an extensive and long lasting relationship with my current outsource designers and I work with them as well as the client to ensure the best quality product. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority so if you are interested and require further information then please don't hesitate to contact me.

nicanor14 · 02-12-2009, 07:26 PM

you can check us out www.adultsplat.com

Sid70 · 02-13-2009, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by devine

you're a child

despite the childish behavior, they're quite good, maybe you'd try to work things and get the childish behavior out and manage things from a professional POV. As I said: results comes first

no, questions asked they are lame. And i woudnt start feeding and pleasing someone asking that way and playing god like.

Sid70 · 02-13-2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dyna mo

with all the good designers around, including the ones that have already done work for me, i don't feel the need to try and work things out with the adult mix person.

that's starting off on the wrong foot and i've no need to start off that way, other than that i think you provide some good suggestions.

all this thread of yours is wrong.

Deej · 02-13-2009, 01:22 AM

I suggest sticking with people that have a long track record...

the goodies are already here

voa · 02-13-2009, 01:25 AM

make some kind of test, ask for examples and than decide.

tranza · 02-13-2009, 09:28 AM

First thing, check out their portfolios...

02-12-2009, 10:53 AM	#1
dyna mo The People's Post Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: invisible 7-11 Posts: 66,283	how to pick a new site designer? what's the best way to go about this? what are the questions to ask? i've pretty much shot from the hip hiring designers thus far and it's been hit or miss. i'm wanting a homerun on the first go round on my new site.

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02-12-2009, 10:59 AM	#3
Zuzana Designs All Your Design Needs Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: [email protected] Posts: 20,863	Hi dyno I'm Sarah from www.zuzanadesigns.com .. I would love to help you out ... Have a look around my portfolio and feel free to ask any questions you may have. I'm online all day and look forward to hearing from you __________________ Website Design - Consulting - Development sarah [at] zuzanadesigns.com - See Our Work Last edited by Zuzana Designs; 02-12-2009 at 11:00 AM..

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cardinalvices Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,084	Hello, Best way to judge the designer would be his portfolio. Reliability is another important factor. If you like our portfolio www.cardinalvices.com/portfolio.html I would like to take a look at the project specifications. Thank you. __________________ Cardinal Vices Studio - your one stop shop for webdesign! Paysites \| Consulting \| Tube sites \| TGPs \| Galleries/Banner ads \| Flash peel ads Start your own cam site - Get Live Cam Site Solution

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alexchechs Confirmed User Join Date: May 2008 Location: BROOKLYN!!! Posts: 3,474	first look at their portfolios, resume, and work experience. Make sure that they are capable of doing what you need both artisticlly and techniclly. Also ask them for 2-3 professional references in order to make sure they have a good track record. one thing to consider as well is if you have long term plans for this designer make sure they have the time and not too many clients on their plate. __________________ Alex Chechs http://thefawnconspiracy.com

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CyberHustler Masterbaiter Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 26,912	Take a look at their portfolio, do a GFY search on them, then a google search, and finally compare prices.

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dyna mo The People's Post Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: invisible 7-11 Posts: 66,283	i'm not sure i would go with any designers that post in this thread but cannot reply to the topic. that's a red flag that there would be communication issues going forward.

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dyna mo The People's Post Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: invisible 7-11 Posts: 66,283	now i'm completely sure.

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dyna mo The People's Post Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: invisible 7-11 Posts: 66,283	with all the good designers around, including the ones that have already done work for me, i don't feel the need to try and work things out with the adult mix person. that's starting off on the wrong foot and i've no need to start off that way, other than that i think you provide some good suggestions.

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Kiwigirl Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,556	Portfolio and word of mouth is a definitely one way. I personally have an extensive and long lasting relationship with my current outsource designers and I work with them as well as the client to ensure the best quality product. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority so if you are interested and require further information then please don't hesitate to contact me. __________________ KIWISOURCING OUTSOURCING WITH A TWIST!

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