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You finally take the leap to work with a developer on your latest custom web design project. You’re excited to see your unique and intentional design come to life without having to do any of the development yourself. But…then you get the website from your developer and wonder what in the world they were even […]
Developer Collaboration
Would You Benefit from Having a Developer on Retainer?
Outsourcing any part of your small business is a big step. Heck, I remember when I hired my first VA for a few hours per month. I was intimidated, had no idea what the process would look like, and was worried about releasing some of the control I had over my business. Handing-off something as […]
What It’s Like To Work With A Developer On Retainer (As A Designer)
A couple weeks ago, we chatted about the most affordable and flexible way to work with a developer. If you checked out that post, you know we ended up talking about working with a developer on a monthly retainer basis. It’s a big step that feels super intimidating when you’re prepping to do it for […]
The Most Affordable & Flexible Way To Work With A Developer
You’d love to outsource some of the coding and techy aspects of your web design projects, but you’re among the many designers who hesitate about the cost of working with a developer. I don’t blame you. Deciding to outsource custom development definitely adds to the cost of your packages and sometimes it’s just not reasonable […]
The Essentials Of Managing Web Design Projects With A Developer
Managing web design projects where you collaborate with a developer is something I’ve seen a lot of questions on in the communities I’m a part of. No matter who you’re bringing into your process, having someone else to manage is a new way of thinking. And when you’re outsourcing something as important as development, it […]
4 Important Pieces Of Your Design Process When Partnering With A Developer
There are a lot of moving pieces that go into partnering with a developer for your web design projects. If you’ve never done it, it can certainly be an intimidating task. Not only do you have to figure out how it all works, but you have to find the right person for the job and […]
How To Find A Developer For Your Design Projects
Finding a developer you can rely on to bring your web design projects to life is a big and scary step. In fact, when I sent out a reader survey a while back, the most common question that was asked about working with a developer was how to find the right one. I totally get […]
Why An Experienced Developer Is Worth The Cost
A common concern I hear from designers who want to start working with a developer is the cost of custom development. And with prices ranging anywhere from $100 to $10,000, I get it. With those higher prices, it’s tempting to try someone out on the lower end of the spectrum. After all, why pay $3k […]
5 Details You’re Overlooking In The Development Phase Of Your Design Projects
Sometimes as a small business owner, we end up doing it all. As a designer you might find yourself doing client management, design, development, social media management, marketing, content creation, and a whole lot more. But sometimes, trying to do it all comes at a cost. I know when I was trying to take care […]
WordPress Development Project Launch: Lexi D’Angelo
The new website for the lovely Lexi D’Angelo has been a long time in the making and I’m so excited to share it with you! Lexi is definitely not one to keep her website designs inside the box, so my projects with her are always an adventure. (In a good way!) Like the Biz Woo […]
What You Need Before Partnering With A Developer
It’s been almost a year since I went from being a WordPress developer for “online business owners” to a WordPress developer for designers. My first post for designers was published on September 27, 2016 and was all about the benefits of collaborating with a developer on your design projects. So fun to look back on! […]
7 Tips For Collaborating With A Developer On Your Design Projects
There’s a lot that goes into working with a developer. When I first started teaming up with designers to take care of their development I was convinced that the process was super simple, but I’ve seen that it can be a lot for people to take in – at least the first couple of times. […]
