Toolbox of Examples

ushigley · 01-01-2008, 01:41 PM

I am looking to start doing some website design for people , and I would like to have a bunch of examples available at my use in case they ask for them on their site. I am asking if some of you could provide a list of things that I should have in my toolbox of examples, what you would want if you were having a website built for you. I am not asking for examples, just ideas.

**carsey** · 01-01-2008, 02:09 PM

Well, Id want to see a clean stylish layout which would be my main priority. Then I would probably start to ask what what type of languages you could code in for a site and how well you were at them.

Id probably then start to ask what features you would think would be best for my site, such as what features you would recommend for the type of site I was wanting.

DonaldG · 01-01-2008, 02:18 PM

If you have already created websites for other folk/companies put them in a 'Portfolio' directory on your laptop so that you can show off your work to prospective clients.

However fron the structure and nature of the question I am assuming that you haven't designed/created websites before. In that case, I strongly suggest that you get to college and get some deeper knowledge & qualifications and learn the craft first.

Other than that, you have the biggest repositary of websites in the world - its called 'Internet'.... Dont plagerise but observe and get experience of what a nice website looks like. Then sit down with a scratch pad and draft out one or two Demo sites that you can base on your own impressions of what makes a good website.

**sobeit** · 01-01-2008, 02:22 PM

You really need to create a bunch of templates to use as examples of your work. Also you will need to show links to sites you have already created. You do not what to show examples of other web designers work.

Finally If you are just starting out, then the most important thing you will need is a contract. Do not do any sites without a contract - even free ones.

ushigley · 01-01-2008, 02:55 PM

Thanks for the recodmendations guys, me suggesting what they should have on their web site is a good idea. With regards towards going to college and past experience, it is sort of complicated how I am doing this so don't really ask, and contracts would not be necesary.

**sobeit** · 01-01-2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ushigley

T, it is sort of complicated how I am doing this so don't really ask, and contracts would not be necesary.

true I don't know your situation but you may really need to consider contracts. I learned the hard way when I did a site free for a non profit organization that I belonged to. The problem is when it comes to who owns the sites design and content and who is responsible for keeping it updated and changes. It almost turned into a court case.

ushigley · 01-01-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sobeit666

true I don't know your situation but you may really need to consider contracts. I learned the hard way when I did a site free for a non profit organization that I belonged to. The problem is when it comes to who owns the sites design and content and who is responsible for keeping it updated and changes. It almost turned into a court case.

Exelent point, still. See, the thing is, as I don't have that much experieence I am going to being doing a little bit of web design for free. I will probably want to make clear that I am not responsible for updating it.

Thanks, good point.

**carsey** · 01-01-2008, 03:26 PM

You should have the conditions ready if they decide you are fit to make them a site. It would be best to make them sign them saying you were creating the code and the code only, and any content and updates are left to the business owner.

You give them 1 copy to sign and keep and they also sign your copy so you are covered if they try to take it legally.

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ushigley Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 41 OS: Ubuntu 8.10	Toolbox of Examples I am looking to start doing some website design for people , and I would like to have a bunch of examples available at my use in case they ask for them on their site. I am asking if some of you could provide a list of things that I should have in my toolbox of examples, what you would want if you were having a website built for you. I am not asking for examples, just ideas.

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carsey Moderator, TSF Articles Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hunwick, Co. Durham England Posts: 10,691 OS: XP Pro SP3 My System	Re: Toolbox of Examples Well, Id want to see a clean stylish layout which would be my main priority. Then I would probably start to ask what what type of languages you could code in for a site and how well you were at them. Id probably then start to ask what features you would think would be best for my site, such as what features you would recommend for the type of site I was wanting. __________________ Submit New Articles Here

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DonaldG Manager Home Support, Assistant Manager Articles Team Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 10,171 OS: XPsp2 Laptop & Vista Ultimate Desktop My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Toolbox of Examples If you have already created websites for other folk/companies put them in a 'Portfolio' directory on your laptop so that you can show off your work to prospective clients. However fron the structure and nature of the question I am assuming that you haven't designed/created websites before. In that case, I strongly suggest that you get to college and get some deeper knowledge & qualifications and learn the craft first. Other than that, you have the biggest repositary of websites in the world - its called 'Internet'.... Dont plagerise but observe and get experience of what a nice website looks like. Then sit down with a scratch pad and draft out one or two Demo sites that you can base on your own impressions of what makes a good website. __________________ . Lest we forget... "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them." Submit New Articles Here TSF's Photographer's Corner . Last edited by DonaldG; 01-01-2008 at 02:19 PM.

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sobeit TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NEAR Posts: 7,433 OS: windows/linux	Re: Toolbox of Examples You really need to create a bunch of templates to use as examples of your work. Also you will need to show links to sites you have already created. You do not what to show examples of other web designers work. Finally If you are just starting out, then the most important thing you will need is a contract. Do not do any sites without a contract - even free ones. __________________ there's been global warming since the ice age

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ushigley Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 41 OS: Ubuntu 8.10	Re: Toolbox of Examples Thanks for the recodmendations guys, me suggesting what they should have on their web site is a good idea. With regards towards going to college and past experience, it is sort of complicated how I am doing this so don't really ask, and contracts would not be necesary.

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carsey Moderator, TSF Articles Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hunwick, Co. Durham England Posts: 10,691 OS: XP Pro SP3 My System	Re: Toolbox of Examples You should have the conditions ready if they decide you are fit to make them a site. It would be best to make them sign them saying you were creating the code and the code only, and any content and updates are left to the business owner. You give them 1 copy to sign and keep and they also sign your copy so you are covered if they try to take it legally. __________________ Submit New Articles Here