How to find good web designers on oDesk
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The document provides tips for finding good web designers on oDesk. It recommends putting out small initial jobs to develop reputation, then posting a design brief specifying needs. Expect many applicants but shortlist native English speakers and those responding thoroughly. Question top candidates and consider response quality and speed. Potentially give a paid test assignment for big projects. Select a designer by having them mock up a homepage and be available to provide feedback every 24 hours. End professionally by paying on time and offering a recommendation.
How to find good web designers on oDesk
- 1. How to Find Good Web Designers on oDesk
- 2. 1. Put out 3-5 small jobs ● Develop a reputation ● No larger than 10$ each ● Give specific instructions
- 3. 2. Put out a simple design brief ● Number of pages ● Purpose of website ● Do you need a logo? ● Social media integration? ● Specify that you need coding and design ● Technical platform: wordpress
- 4. 3. Shortlist ● Expect to get 50-150 applicants ● Most will be rubbish ● Shortlist native English speakers first ● Shortlist those that replied to your ad second ● Consider their portfolios
- 5. 4. Question 5-10 candidates ● Be patient and don´t get rushed ● Ask “How do you design to maximize conversion?” ● Consider how fast applicants reply ● Consider the quality of their replies
- 6. 5. Consider giving a test assignment ● If you are uncertain or the project is big ● Could be a landing page or a logo ● Pay for the test ● Give detailed instructions ● Create mock-ups
- 7. 6. Select an applicant ● Create a mockup of the homepage ● Deliver copy and images immediately ● Make yourself available every 24 hours ● Adjust your feedback to the person ● Be open to admit mistakes
- 8. 7. End the project professionally ● Pay on time ● Give appropriate feedback ● Offer to give testimonial on LinkedIn