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Just What Do You Pay a Web Designer For?

Posted on Jan 4, 2010 in Client-Designer Relationships, Do It Yourself Web Sites, Web Site Design

Some people are convinced that they can develop their own web site and it’s no secret that they can … and so can you. I chuckle every time I hear this and in fact Intuit even has a TV commercial about their new service that offers you the opportunity to create your own web site. There are probably thousands of places online you can do the same thing, so it’s not out of line for a person to believe it’s a snap to do. Am I worried about being run out of the web design...

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My Love-Hate Relationship with WordPress

Posted on Aug 24, 2009 in Do It Yourself Web Sites, On Wordpress, Web Site Design

I’m not one of those people who openly sings the praises of WordPress. Like anything else, something great is never perfect and as popular and versatile as it is, it’s still not the ideal solution to every single person’s web design prayers. I don’t believe there is now or ever will be such a thing because it’s impossible for any one thing to meet 100% of everyone’s needs. Some people love it, others hate it and you can probably toss in a good number of...

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Do-It Yourself Web Sites

Posted on Jan 4, 2009 in Do It Yourself Web Sites, Web Site Design

My article on Do It Yourself Web Sites provides information you can use to make your decision on whether or not to hire a designer or create your own website. I’d really like to hear what you think of creating a web site without any background in the field. If you’ve already developed your own web site, would you share your experiences? Would you do it again or would you hire a professional web designer instead?

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