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How to Get a Website Built Without Getting Screwed
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How to Get a Website Built (without getting f*6!%$) Amanda Blum‐ Strategist and Technical Project Manager, Etch Software The slides will be available at slideshare.com/hzp 7.3 minutes after preso
ends Yes, I promise. I will try not to curse. I will probably fail. Apologies all around. No, I don’t know why they continue to let me speak at these things. Yes it real, who would do this to their hair on purpose. Yes, we are available for hire. Amanda Blum // etchsoftware.com
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How to Get a Website Built (without getting f*6!%$) Amanda Blum //
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Shelter where what will it look like what will it cost how it works what its made of Amanda Blum //
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Want Vs Needs Capabilities Resources Amanda Blum //
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Ownership vs Renting investment in future liquidatable asset ability to modify and alter as you like pride in ownership (ability to pee in all four corners of your own damn yard) Amanda
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moneypit1.avi Amanda Blum //
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Renting Online Amanda Blum //
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What IS a Website Server Domain/IP Website Amanda Blum //
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Online Landlords Amanda Blum //
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Renting Online Utilities provided (hosting/CMS, Gateways) Maintenance (support) Predictable Rent No Commitment Ease of Use Updates provided Amanda Blum //
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Limitations of Renting Availability Its Not Yours Limited changes May not be exactly what you want Roommates Amanda Blum //
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When are you ready for ownership? Its about responsibility. are you ready to own the responsibilities of taking care of your own home Amanda Blum //
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When are you ready for ownership? Handling the maintenance yourself. Handling the updates. Handling the outages. The security. The liability. The BILLS. Amanda Blum //
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When are you ready for ownership? When your needs are being hampered by your website to the point that it is costing you more money than the possible new site. That is not just money lost but growth. Amanda Blum //
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Lets Get You a House The first decision in any house buying experience is: what can you afford. Amanda Blum //
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Want Vs Needs Capabilities Resources Amanda Blum //
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“Is it possible to make the website do ___________________________ ?“ Amanda Blum //
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Don’t buy more house than you need (also, website) condo prefab home pre owned homes custom home Amanda Blum //
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Condo Amanda Blum //
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PreFab Home Amanda Blum
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PreFab Home Amanda Blum
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Preowned Home Amanda Blum
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Custom Home Amanda Blum //
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You’re going to need people Information Architect (Information Architect): Builder (Developer) Interior Designer / Landscaper (Designer) Alarm System (Security) Insurance (Backup) Warranty .. how long? Handyman (ongoing maintenance) Amanda Blum //
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How to Find the Right People Trusted Sources Proven Track Record Meet With Them/Speak With Them Pay More Ask the Right Questions Speak to Past Clients Cover Specifics Are they Insured Have they Been Sued Search Online Work History Age Amanda Blum //
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How Do I Not Get Screwed? Set Good, Realistic Expectations Amanda Blum //
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How Much Does a Website Cost? Regional, but $60‐175 hr $3000/$7500/$15000 Ecommerce $7500 Amanda Blum //
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How Long Does a Website Take? Milestones, not Calendar Days Amanda Blum //
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Set up a proper contract “Should have welcoming pool” Vs “Pool to be built of concrete and pebblestone, 60’ x 42’, with 10’ of natural waterfeature, steps to be able to hold no less than 5000 gallons of water, using the x9000 chlorineless filtration system. Amanda Blum //
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You Don’t Know What You Need (just what you want) Pay for a scope exploration Amanda Blum //
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Set Realistic Timelines From the time of the contract signing, XX days until you receive 1st deliverable. 7 business days to respond, another 7 days added for each edit, 2 edits included. From signoff of 1st deliverable,xx days to 2nd deliverable. Amanda Blum
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Set Realistic Budgets & Milestones expect to pay atleast 20% upfront. Firms that ask for 50% upfront aren’t crazy. Stage the rest on deliverable points. PAY YOUR CONTRATOR ON TIME. Amanda Blum
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No one wants to rehab your fixer upper Its often a lot easier and cheaper to just tear it down and build new. Don’t hate the dev who suggests it. Amanda Blum
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Stop Calling Use project management software so everything is in one place. Create lists. Deadlines. Summarize calls so its all in writing. Amanda Blum //
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Deliver Your Part on Time Copy. Images. Fonts, Themes, Hosting. Amanda Blum //
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Leave Time for Testing Plan for Q/A Once the css and html are built, you’ll want to compare it to the comps, and look at the individual elements on the page. Look at it on all the different platforms, from desktop to mobile. Use multiple devices. Amanda Blum
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Your Last Milestone isn’t “Launch” From the time of the contract signing, XX days until you receive 1st deliverable. 7 business days to respond, another 7 days added for each edit, 2 edits included. From signoff of 1st deliverable,xx days to 2nd deliverable. Amanda Blum
// etchsoftware.com
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