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The Top Three Things Every Escort Should Know Before Choosing a Design Team

December 1st, 2007 by myhoneysuckle -

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When you make the decision to take the next step with your business and get a website, there are some basic steps you will want to follow to ensure you have a great experience while simultaneously protecting your investment.

Although, I am framing this in terms of choosing a “design team” for a “website project” – this same information can and should be applied when you are seeking a designer to create even a simple banner for you.

Even if you are not in the market for a new website, let’s pretend this information is spoken in a way that pertains to your next creative project.

#1: Research

Website design can get costly if you don’t know what you are doing. You want to get the most out of your money and you don’t want to pay for things you don’t need.

Begin by researching several adult designers and compare not only their rates, but also their testimonials.

A company that has a small portfolio does not necessarily mean that they aren’t experienced enough to take on your project, and vise versa for a large company. Just because a company may have a large portfolio does not ensure they will provide you with a quality experience. You should always be more concerned with your customer care rather than flashy hype.

Web site design can be costly, and you want to get the most for your dollar. Begin by researching several companies and compare not only their rates, but also their portfolios. Does the price match the creativity in the design work?

Every smart designer will have client testimonials listed on their site, but keep in mind that these are easily fabricated. Read them over carefully and determine whether or not they sound believable to you.

#2: Make Contact

If a web designer does not have a phone number that you can call, don’t bother with them. Email is very efficient for many things and most of your correspondence will be done through email, however there are important times when you will want to call and speak directly to your designer.

Make sure they have a working number that you can call and leave voice mails. Don’t expect them to pick up the phone and answer every time you call. Web developers and designers are not like directories. They do not have call centers focused around answering each and every phone call that comes in.

For the times that you want to speak directly on the phone with them, they will usually schedule an actual phone appointment with you. During this time they will give you their undivided attention for a specific amount of time. Good designers charge by the hour (just like you), so expect to be charged for this time, if you are receiving help or a consultation. Most designers will allot an introductory consultation in which the fee is waived.

When making first contact, inquire about all their fees.

Also, note how long it took for them to respond to your inquiry. Was it same day or did you have to wait a week? This is a good indication on how well they will be responding to future updates and changes you will be making after the money is collected and the project is concluded.

#3: Select and Prepare

After you have selected your designer, prepare your materials. Martha Stewart refers to this phase as “Gather All Materials” in which you gather together all your photos, text, and ideas together. A good designer will send you a packet of instructions indicating what you will need to submit to them. They will generally ask for photos, text, and design preferences. Depending on your project specs, you could be asked for more or less.

Again, most good design and development teams will charge you by the hour – sending them one email with everything included is much better than sending ten emails containing bits and pieces here and there.

The more organizing they have to do for you, the more you will be charged.

Typically, you will need to make a deposit on your project and sign a contract with the designer. Be financially prepared to pay on time or your site could be pulled down.

Also, the project itself can be time consuming. No site can be completed overnight, so be prepared to think realistically about your project. Understand that designers are not mind readers and sometimes it takes a little extra time to get the site as you picture it. The better the communication between you and your designer, the closer your site will be to what you want.

If you are unclear with your designer about what you want, or if you change your mind half way through the project, you will be charged additional fees. It is best to sit and think long and hard about what you want before beginning your project. This saves the designer time and in turn saves you money.

Last, but certainly not least, be aware of legal issues, and do not misrepresent yourself. Any designer working in the adult industry should have advice on how to protect yourself online, but keep yourself up-to-date on current regulations for your own peace of mind.

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Sincerely,
Erin Myer

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