Comments on: Top Tips Before You Hire A Webmaster

By: Hire Staff

Hire Staff — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:43:04 +0000

Thanks for the tips.This will really help for hiring webmaster.I know that some people are not to be trusted but we have to be wise.

By: Hire Webmasters

Hire Webmasters — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:56:30 +0000

there are so many businesses that hire a web designer/developer and pay the initial deposit – and then they disappear. That type of behavior gives our industry such a bad name… but some dont do it.

By: Pamela Jacob

Pamela Jacob — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:23:08 +0000

Great article – I would go even farther and say – there are so many businesses that hire a web designer/developer and pay the initial deposit – and then they disappear. That type of behavior gives our industry such a bad name…

Thanks for the Article!

By: Bill

Bill — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:50:20 +0000

WOW can I relate Bob! My parents actually fired ME as their tax preparer (back when I did the tax preparing and not the tax consulting) for many of the same reasons. When we are trying to trade “hours for dollars” we do tend to take too much onto our plates, don’t we?

“Ultimately, you should spend your time doing what you do best – that’s where the real money is made in any business.” What AWESOME (and obvious) advice!! Now for the implementation part…….:)

By: Jeanne May

Jeanne May — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:58:20 +0000

Hi Bob…

Another problem often encountered is a difference in interpretation of creative ideas from client to Webmaster. Knowing how to do the basics on your website is imperative so you can alter things as they come along.

Jeanne

By: Carma

Carma — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 02:50:52 +0000

Here! Here!

I totally agree that people should have control of their website. I, just like Jon, use WordPress and do my best to train my clients on how to use it (can be challenging with computer-phobic clients). But even then, so many people do know how to use it, it’s not that hard to hire a kid out of college to help you manage your site, and many VAs offer this service, as well.

By: Jon Meek

Jon Meek — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:42:04 +0000

Bob,

Great points! I have also been one of those webmasters that you talk about… and though the client sometimes used to feel like they were held hostage, so did the webmaster! This is why I agree with you about the blog idea.

I now create most all of my websites with WordPress blogging software. I use WordPress whether the site is a blog or not. It is even a great choice for a more traditional type of site. It gives the client the power to update the site themselves. And I think it is all about empowering the client.

By: Timothy Watson

Timothy Watson — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:42:58 +0000

Once again, great information Bob. Though I don’t have this problem myself because I run my own sites, this is excellent information to have.

Tim