Comments on: We Are the Experts, So Start Treating Us Like It: A Web Developer’s Lament

By: Jamie

Jamie — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:34:13 +0000

Good point, Adam. I find that as well – most clients eventually come around. But, there’s the odd one that just won’t bend and insists on something ugly/annoying/embarrassing/whatever, and that’s when we usually take our name off the bottom of the website.

By: Adam Royle

Adam Royle — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:51:31 +0000

The barrier for entry into web development is so low, many clients have had bad experiences with inexperienced web developers. Some of our clients try to demand things done their way, and we always suggest otherwise. Generally they listen to us, however if they are still stubborn, we do it their way and a few months down the track they ask us to change it what we originally suggested. From then on, they always listen to us. Once your client trusts you, it’s easy to convince them thereafter. Just keep the same ones coming back and your life will be easier

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:25:46 +0000

I hear you! I call them “instant experts”. You know the type “We need more cool stuff on our site? What about a splash page? Have you heard of the tag?”