Archive for February, 2008
Feb
It’s been said that project management is more about methods than tools. In other words, if you want to keep track of your project’s tasks on scratch paper, and that works for you, then go for it. I’m pretty certain that whoever said that was a fan of the scratch paper method, but I’m on [...]
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Business Website Cost (Part 8): Miscellaneous Services and Wrap Up
21-02-2008 | Posted by: Jeremy Reither
<< Business Website Cost (Part 7): Form vs. Function
Related Web Project Services: The “product” itself (your finished website) is a result of the web development project. And if you have the in-house skill and experience to plan and execute your project, you are among the fortunate few. Most small businesses do not have that luxury, [...]
<< Business Website Cost (Part 6): Other Cost Variables
Graphic Design and Usability Design: Some sites can do well without an emphasis on visuals, but few will flourish without a focus on usability. An attractive site can do wonders for conveying a brand, but be aware of the cost that can be reduced by keeping [...]
<< Business Website Cost (Part 5): The Backbone of Your Site
Additional Factors to Consider that May Affect the Cost of Your Website Project:
Number of Pages: An easy way to measure the size of a website - which is closely related to cost of production - is the number of pages. Consider that many of your [...]
(more)Feb
<< Business Website Cost (Part 4): Remote vs. Local Talent
Another major factor affecting the cost of any website project is the list of requirements. It pays to identify these requirements up front (one of the best ways to end up with an unattractive or otherwise useless website is to let your web designer define [...]
Feb
<< Business Website Cost (Part 3): In-House vs. Outsourced Development
Geographic Location of Service Provider: Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last decade, you know that technology workers in India and China have been providing professional services, such as web development, for a fraction of the cost one might pay in the US. [...]
Feb
Business Website Cost (Part 3): In-House vs. Outsourced Development
21-02-2008 | Posted by: Jeremy Reither
<< Business Website Cost (Part 2): Figuring Your Budget
How much of your (or your team’s) own time can you devote to the project? A big part of your website project’s cost comes down to how much skill and time you are able to invest yourself. Do you have personal or in-house talent that can be [...]
<< Business Website Cost (Part 1): Introduction
Just as it requires a lot of information for a service provider to tell you how much your site will cost, it may be difficult for you to determine how much your site will be “worth” to your business. But both of those questions justify their own due diligence. [...]
Overview: As a web business consultant and web project manager it’s no surprise that the one question I get more than any other is “how much will my website cost?” And invariably - unless I’m already intimately familiar with the customer’s business and requirements - my answer is a qualified “it depends.” But what follows [...]
(more)Press Releases are a great way to get quality, lasting links to your website. But just like a lot of marketing methods, press releases are only worth doing if done right (links aren’t that valuable if they’re never clicked). So, not long ago I signed up for a PR Web new user orientation to see [...]
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