As a web designer, especially if you are a good one you will find that your services are sought after, as practically all businesses need a website to promote their services or products. However, it is also true that many of these potential clients, do not always appreciate the value of your work and will often try and take advantage of your profession, more so if you are new to the industry.
Some clients may even calculate the time they presume you will spend on their project and offer a retribution based on their own unrealistic calculations, as they cannot possibly understand what effort and work is involved when planning and creating a project.
This attitude people have towards web designers can be both frustrating and financially tiresome. This is why it is essential you safeguard yourself from this negative attitudes and common behavior. There are ways you can keep all these issues in place as well as your clients and safeguard your work.
The first issue to consider when you have found a project is to be clear from the start and prepare a contract with your terms of service. This is where all issues regarding basic agreements for the projects are discussed, as well as what your client is to expect from you and what he or she is responsible for.
Having a contract drawn up is a good idea, as if you have all the terms down on paper, this will assure you that all the points are clear and protect you from any future problems. Make sure you add all the essential issues in the contract and terms of service.
These points should include the deliverables, contributions, revisions, payment terms and cancellation.
In the deliverables section you should state what exactly you are expected to provide your client with, making it clear that you have fully understood his or her requirements. The contributions section is where you should state and provide some information about the process you intend to follow and what you expect your client to do in return. This is an important section as it will allow for a more fluid project and avoid confusion on various project issues.
The revisions point is very important, so make sure you clearly underline what a revision is according to you, as you may not have the same definition as your client does. You do not want to end up having to go through endless revisions for the same price as the basic ones you feel are necessary. If necessary specify the number of revisions you think may be reasonable for the project.
The payment section of the contract is essential, as this is where you will state how much and how you wish to be paid. If you need a deposit and what percentage will this be of the overall project? Deposits are a good idea, as they will permit you to assess how serious your client is about the project. Whichever payment requirements you may decide on, make sure they are clearly stated in the contract.
You should include a cancellation clause as it can happen, giving a time limit by which the client may cancel the project and your terms or simply requesting a non-refundable deposit, to safeguard your work.
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