I wrote this some years ago, and kind of forgot about it–but even though it was on an old site, people would periodically download it and read it! I wrote it in hopes of preparing people for hiring a web designer/developer, or for the overall process of creating a website, in hopes that it would [...]
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For Freelance Camp: Sample Contract & Spec
Photo credit: WordRidden I am really hoping to talk about contracts and agreements at Freelance Camp tomorrow, particularly regarding topics about small clients. As an attachment for that, here is a gener-ified version of my Functional Spec Template. I could say a lot about it, but it’s very late and I have to get up [...]
Who Makes Up for Ambiguity in Client Agreements?
Photo credit: CowCopTim When your idea of what the agreement was, and your client’s idea of what the agreement was, differ, how does that get resolved? [Disclaimier: This scenario is a montage of experiences, and does not represent any one client.] An unsophisticated client generally sees their website project in vague, feeling terms–something that will [...]
BillABLE Hours Versus BILLED Hours
photo credit: Stefano Mazzone I have become poignantly aware that there is a difference between logging billed hours, and billable hours. I have been looking at how much I work, and how much money I make. If providing a service, there’s some relation between time spent, and money earned. (Even if you’re churning out widgets, there’s some [...]