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1. Read the list of Bad Project Warning Signs on this Web wall I set up.

1. Select one or more of the warning signs and prepare a video response to the client. For each warning sign you select, explain to the client why what they are doing will not contribute to a productive professional relationship or successful project.

1. I have assigned point values to the warning signs. You will earn a cumulative number of points based on the signs you respond to. You should earn a minimum of nine points. You can earn extra credits by responding to points that add up to more than nine.

2. Record a video of yourself speaking to the client (into the camera) with your response. If it is helpful, speak your response to a person off camera. In this case your gaze will be at the person you are speaking to and not at the camera.

3. Post on YouTube as a unlisted video and provide the link for the class to view.

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Bad Project Warning Signs by Andy Budd (selected list)

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Bad Project Warning Signs by Andy Budd (selected list)

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1. The project needs to be done in an incredibly short space of time, due to a fixed deadline. In these situations the potential client has often known about the deadline for a while. However it’s taken them longer to plan the project than initially anticipated so they expect the developer to make up the time. What do you tell a client who wants things done in unreasonably short time frame. 3 points

2. The potential client says that they have no idea about budget. This could indicate they haven’t done their home work and aren’t very serious about the project. Explain to the client why it is important to have a budget. 3 points

3. The potential client says they have a budget but won’t tell you what it is. This is often an indication that the client doesn’t trust you and feels that if they let you know their budget, you’ll simply charge them more for the same solution. Explain to the client why sharing the budget is an advantage. 9 points

4. The client says they want the site to be as cheap as possible, or they have an extremely low budget. This usually means the client doesn’t value their web presence much, preferring cheaper over better. In this situation potential clients are often spending their own money, can be extremely demanding and expect more for less.  Explain the implications for a low budget production. 6 points

5. The client expects much more from the project than their budget will allow. In these situations it can be difficult to manage the client’s expectations. Explain why keeping the scope in check is important to the project. 9 points

6. There is no central point of contact. Projects for large companies often involve many stakeholders. If there is nobody managing the project at the client’s end you’ll having to do it for them. This vastly complicates the project and increases your overheads. Being a supplier you’ll have no power in the organisation, making your task extremely difficult. You also run the risk of getting sucked into company politics. Explain to the client why it is important to have a central point of contact. 3 points

7. The potential client hasn’t provided you with a request for proposal and doesn’t have the time to fill in your design questionnaire fully. If the client isn’t willing to put the required time into the project it could indicate they aren’t going to take the project seriously. It could also indicate that they have contacted lots of agencies and just don’t have the time or are simply window shopping. Explain why a detailed RFP or project questionnaire is important. 6 points