Sub-Contracting Services for Designers

Why in the world would you need to sub-contract with another web designer? After all, you're good at what you do, so why would you even consider it? Well, let's talk about it.

Convoluted Thinking

I used to think that sub-contracting meant I would be giving away work which could only mean I'd make less money. I felt that if I didn't do it myself, it wasn't my work. I turned really good jobs away because of my misconceptions and close-minded thinking. How do you tactfully tell a potential client "Sorry, I can't do what you're asking ... best you find someone who can." How good for my business was that?

I used to spend countless hours on a project feature that because I wasn't skilled in it, just could not make work. This is time I could not bill the client for which translated into lost income for me! I was losing time and money fighting with things I didn't know enough about. Ouch! Big reality check!

Alternative Thinking Brings Options

I had to open my mind and find a better way so I decided to try sub-contracting. I found that it offered me the opportunity to take on more work! It put work that I alone was not skilled in doing, into a "can-do" situation and allowed me to take on projects that on my own, I wouldn't attempt. What a great way to boost my business!

You've heard the phrase "two heads are better than one" ... that's really what sub-contracting is all about! How do you think those really big web design companies accomplish all they do? Do you think they hire someone in-house for each specialty need that comes along? Wrong! They sub-out work! It's the quickest, most cost-efficient way to give the client what they want!

Overhelmed & Over-Booked?

Be honest with yourself ... there are just so many things one can and needs to do when developing web sites that there's no way one person can do it all! For those times that you're overwhelmed with projects and deadlines ... don't lose the client because of it! Digital Mouse Designs offers web design sub-contracting services that will help you without breaking the bank.

It's a fact that before we were web designers, we were humans. Notice the word super does not come before humans? We may hate to admit it, but maybe it's time we do? There are those times when we have to admit (or should!) ... that we just can't do it all. But that doesn't mean we have to pass on a project or delay it until we have more time.

Don't say "no" until you've checked your options! We have quite a large number of web design resources that we can pull from and have never yet had to tell a client that we can't help them accomplish their goals.

Practicing What We Preach

Professional web designers know how important a web site is to a client's business. For all the right reasons we promote hiring a professional to do the job because we know that do-it-yourself web design is not the best answer for anyone that truly wants the advantage to get ahead of the competion in the web world.

We tell potential clients that it's better for them that they continue to take care of their business, to do what they do best while leaving their web site work to us.

If you're not skilled at something a client wants, and not willing to seek help — you're cheating yourself out of a job. If you're overwhelmed with work, over-booked on projects and not willing to seek help — you're cheating your clients on timely completion dates. In other words, you're not practicing what we preach!

Sub-contracting is like having the trump card in your pocket! In the process you free yourself up for doing more of what you do best! Not only are you doing something good for you and your business but you're giving yourself the opportunity and the ability to give more to the client. This helps brand you as a good designer.

We Can Help!

We are a diverse company working with many talented individuals . There are so many different features a web site can contain that there's just no way to list them all! So, here's a sampling of the most popular features. If you have a need that's not listed, just ask us!

There's a built in bonus to sub-contracting — one day we may need what you do best. Sharing is a great way to grow our businesses! Contact us today — we can help you grow your business!