Be the Perfect Client

When, why, and how to hire a developer for your website project, in addition to how to be their perfect client.

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1. Be the Perfect Client A guide to hiring a developer
2. portfolio site? So you need a...
3. company site? So you need a...
4. personal site? So you need a...
5. web site? So you need a...
6. developer. So you need a...
7. Lucas Cherkewski
8. ecustom.ca
9. @lchski
10. What do developers do?
11. Themes The “look and feel”
12. Build entire themes
13. Customize existing themes
14. Plugins Additional functionality
15. Build out new plugins
16. Integrate existing plugins
17. Maintenance Keep the ship sailing
18. WordPress updates can change a lot
19. Fix broken themes
20. Fix broken plugins
21. Why are developers useful?
22. Take your site to a new level
23. Free you from worrying about your site
24. Masters of their craft
25. When to hire a developer?
26. Want a new site built?
27. Want to transition to using WordPress?
28. Want to customize an existing theme?
29. Want new functionality?
30. How to find a developer?
31. WordCamps Or other WordPress community events like meetups
32. Ask around Your industry, your network, your friends
33. Twi er #WordPress, open request, specific mentions
34. Online Job Boards Last resort
35. How to pick a developer?
36. Past Work Has past work been similar to your project?
37. Testimonials What are people saying?
38. Communication How do they communicate with you? Are they timely?
39. Budget What value will their work provide you? What can you spend?
40. Gut Instinct Some matches don’t feel right
41. How to work with a developer?
42. Expectations Set them early and be clear
43. Communication Regular and clear
44. Confidence Be enthusiastic about their work
45. Thanks!
46. Questions? Lucas Cherkewski ecustom.ca @lchski