Comments on: Landing that web design job. http://www.killersites.com/blog/2009/landing-that-web-design-job/ Real world talk about web design, programming and the business of web design. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:25:16 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 hourly 1 By: G Web http://www.killersites.com/blog/2009/landing-that-web-design-job/comment-page-1/#comment-163932 G Web Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:34:13 +0000 http://www.killersites.com/blog/?p=480#comment-163932 Research the company before and ensure that your design style conforms with theirs. Sam attracts same. And yeah number 5 above, offer benefit to the company. Thanks for the great post. Research the company before and ensure that your design style conforms with theirs. Sam attracts same. And yeah number 5 above, offer benefit to the company. Thanks for the great post.

]]> By: Cashmere http://www.killersites.com/blog/2009/landing-that-web-design-job/comment-page-1/#comment-163793 Cashmere Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:20:25 +0000 http://www.killersites.com/blog/?p=480#comment-163793 Another option is to look for work on freelancer sites. Yes you never meet them, but if you use escrow and follow site rules, you never get ripped off. Another option is to look for work on freelancer sites. Yes you never meet them, but if you use escrow and follow site rules, you never get ripped off.

]]> By: LeapGo http://www.killersites.com/blog/2009/landing-that-web-design-job/comment-page-1/#comment-163745 LeapGo Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:22:43 +0000 http://www.killersites.com/blog/?p=480#comment-163745 Another good ideas is to do a little research before you meet with the client. Know who you're meeting with, what industry they're in, and who their competitors are. You'll love the look you get when you say something like "and Mr. Propoect, since industry XYZ is seeing a trend in more international buyers, this website will surely give you an edge over ABC Competitor." Business owners are smart and recognize BS so make sure you've got the facts. :) Another good ideas is to do a little research before you meet with the client. Know who you’re meeting with, what industry they’re in, and who their competitors are. You’ll love the look you get when you say something like “and Mr. Propoect, since industry XYZ is seeing a trend in more international buyers, this website will surely give you an edge over ABC Competitor.” Business owners are smart and recognize BS so make sure you’ve got the facts. :)

]]> By: Web Design Washington DC http://www.killersites.com/blog/2009/landing-that-web-design-job/comment-page-1/#comment-163586 Web Design Washington DC Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:13:06 +0000 http://www.killersites.com/blog/?p=480#comment-163586 One other suggestion that while you need to have a general knowledge of Web Design issues, try to focus on one area of uniqueness where you can really shine and add value to the company you are interviewing with. For instance, a knowledge of SEO issues, or Flash/Actionscript 3, or even Social media issues could make you an invaluable asset to a company that thought they were just looking for a Web designer. One other suggestion that while you need to have a general knowledge of Web Design issues, try to focus on one area of uniqueness where you can really shine and add value to the company you are interviewing with. For instance, a knowledge of SEO issues, or Flash/Actionscript 3, or even Social media issues could make you an invaluable asset to a company that thought they were just looking for a Web designer.

]]> By: Local Web Design http://www.killersites.com/blog/2009/landing-that-web-design-job/comment-page-1/#comment-163549 Local Web Design Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:11:05 +0000 http://www.killersites.com/blog/?p=480#comment-163549 I agree, with more and more people out of work and others having a very difficult time to find work we will see a spike in start up businesses that all start with a website. Now is a good time to offer low cost options to have websites built. I agree, with more and more people out of work and others having a very difficult time to find work we will see a spike in start up businesses that all start with a website. Now is a good time to offer low cost options to have websites built.

]]> By: Topeka Website Design http://www.killersites.com/blog/2009/landing-that-web-design-job/comment-page-1/#comment-163517 Topeka Website Design Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:29:40 +0000 http://www.killersites.com/blog/?p=480#comment-163517 I would agree with Stefan, it isn't always necessary to meet people in person. I do a lot of work for people that are far away; no way to physically meet with them. It doesn't take much to get started designing websites though. I agree that virtually anyone can jump in and become a web designer if they show some talent and offer good customer service. I would agree with Stefan, it isn’t always necessary to meet people in person. I do a lot of work for people that are far away; no way to physically meet with them. It doesn’t take much to get started designing websites though. I agree that virtually anyone can jump in and become a web designer if they show some talent and offer good customer service.

]]> By: Stefan Mischook http://www.killersites.com/blog/2009/landing-that-web-design-job/comment-page-1/#comment-163495 Stefan Mischook Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:11:23 +0000 http://www.killersites.com/blog/?p=480#comment-163495 After you establish a client, it is rare by my experience, that I would have to meet them. ... Maybe twice a year with the good ones. That said, when you are first pitching an idea, sometimes you do have to meet them because they want to see who you are in person. Stefan After you establish a client, it is rare by my experience, that I would have to meet them.

… Maybe twice a year with the good ones.

That said, when you are first pitching an idea, sometimes you do have to meet them because they want to see who you are in person.

Stefan

]]> By: Juice http://www.killersites.com/blog/2009/landing-that-web-design-job/comment-page-1/#comment-163493 Juice Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:58:29 +0000 http://www.killersites.com/blog/?p=480#comment-163493 I thought you personally don't meet with your clients:) I thought you personally don’t meet with your clients:)

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