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Questions you ask from your clients.

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02-07-2007, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by chaka42 View Post
Things to know before working on projects:

1. Project timeline (i.e. template/interface=0 week(s), revisions=0 week(s), etc.)
2. Payment method and schedule
3. Delivery date
4. Delivery method

For most websites, I have them fill in a brief for the site so we understand the expectations, on both ends. Here's a sample of a creative brief. (PDF) I also use a site plan template.

Thanks for the links. These may be useful for big projects! Is it ok by you if I "take" them?

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Feel free to use them and modify as you need. I customized them for my needs from another designer too.

Haris, just assumed from the lack of feedback..didn't mean to offend.

02-08-2007, 04:32 AM
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Try this document out for size:

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File Type: zip New Client Needs Analysis Form.zip (15.3 KB, 14 views)

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Originally Posted by chaka42 View Post
Feel free to use them and modify as you need. I customized them for my needs from another designer too.

Haris, just assumed from the lack of feedback..didn't mean to offend.
I used your idea on getting the details about navigation from the client.

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Try this document out for size:
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Julian, can I modify this and use it for my clients?

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Sure Haris, but please don't go around trying to sell it, distribute it, or pass it off as your own work. A lot of time has gone into developing that document.

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Originally Posted by chaka42 View Post
Feel free to use them and modify as you need. I customized them for my needs from another designer too.
Thanks!

@Julian: thanks for the zip as well!

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Nice Julian I might edit that for coding. Thanks for the link.

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Sweet as guys

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many thanks Julian , nice document

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