The Anatomy of a Horrible Web Design Client

The Anatomy of a Horrible Web Design Client

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No business is free from difficult clients(chart what makes a client difficult based on oDesk complaints), including web design. Everyone has an opinion about what makes a website look great. When it comes time for a customer to order a design, they already have plenty of ideas to share with their chosen designer. Most designers, however, have their own ideas about what makes a website look elegant. These two opinions often clash with unfortunate results.

As the following graphic explains, the typical relationship between a client and web designer will come with ups and downs and frequent requests for design changes. It can take a month to accomplish what should have been finished in two weeks. However, a designer can protect themselves by having a solid contract and clear communication with their client from the start.

The following graphic also displays some interesting information about web designers such as typical salary and income differences between genders. Those with college degrees are likely to earn more money than those without degrees.

From: Top Web Design Schools