Too many client relationships are like something from a bad romantic comedy. In this post we look at how working with clients is much like dating. Marcus and Paul are the love doctors laying down principles for the perfect relationship.
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For the client/designer relationship to work both parties need to respect the other. In this post we explore how to move the clients perception of you as a pixel pusher to that of an expert.
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In the first episode of season 3 we introduce client centric design. This methodology addresses the negative attitude that exists towards client work and has the potential to transform your business.
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Out on the Wednesday, May 23, 2012
A big part of client centric web design is being focused on business drivers and objectives. In this post we look at how to increase your knowledge of the clients business.
Out on the Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Design is the subject most likely to undermine the client / designer relationship. This post focuses on how to get client and designer working together effectively over design, rather than it descending into a power struggle.
In this season of Boagworld we explore ways that your website can begin to pay for itself. We look at how to move your site from being a drain on resources to a key component in your business strategy. Subjects include: developing business objectives, measuring successes, creating positive user experiences, implementing calls to action, refining your site and marketing effectively.
In this season we turn the theoretical into the practical when we take all we have learn't in the past and apply it to the rebuild of boagworld.com.
Client Centric Web Design will propose a different model for building websites, one where the web designer and client work in a collaborative relationship. This introduction to an alternative approach to web design results in better sites, more satisfying projects and happier clients.
Looking for some regular inspiration to improve your site? Try my quick audio tips. Think, thought for the day but about web design.