A talk that I gave at Enterprise Nation's "Finding a developer" event. Full blog post at: http://keithdevon.com/how-to-pitch-to-developers/

1. First Contact
How to pitch to developers

2. Hi, I’m Keith
keithdevon.com @keithdevon

3. Change your thinking
• Trust us. Do your research.
• Relationship of equals.
• Good developers are in demand.

4. What we need to know
• Is the project real?
• Do I have the skills and time?
• Are you going to be good to work with?
• Do you have enough money?

5. 1. Just enough
detail

6. 2. Spelling and
grammar

7. 3. Be polite

8. 4. Flattery will get
you everywhere

9. i have got a word press theme, looking for
a developer to customise it for my
website, please take a look at my current
website t*****.co.uk
looking for a responsive website
!
pls call or email me with a quote and lead
times

10. 5. Don’t mention
your ex

11. …I can’t stand the girl who is designing it as
she is beyond frustrating, discourteous and
frustrating to deal with.

12. 6. Have a deadline

13. 7. Show me the
money!

14. 1. Just enough detail
2. Spelling and grammar
3. Be polite
4. Use flattery
5. Don’t mention your ex
6. Have a deadline
7. Disclose your budget

15. Thank you
@keithdevon