Tips for Selecting a Web Development Firm?

Posted by Cliff on Wednesday February 23, 2005 @02:16AM from the before-dumping-eggs-in-a-basket dept.

cyrano asks: "The organization I work with is looking for nothing less than a complete re-launch of its web site - upgrading from cobbled together static HTML and ASP pages to nothing less than a dynamic, database-driven site with a full-featured Content Management System and a secure eCommerce component. I have already collected proposals from several firms, each advocating the benefits of Java and Struts vs. ASP.NET vs. PHP...however, the technology used by each firm will only form a small part in my final decision. My true concern is ensuring that the firm I contract will be professional, cooperative, timely and will ultimately deliver their services as promised. What sort of questions should I be asking them, and what sort of warning signs should I look out for to make sure I find the perfect fit?"

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return -EWRONGBIDNESS by Anonymous Coward · 2005-02-23 02:22 · Score: 5, Funny

My true concern is ensuring that the firm I contract will be professional, cooperative, timely and will ultimately deliver their services as promised.
Sorry, wrong industry: web-developers provide none of the above.
I'll do it by Fished · 2005-02-23 02:56 · Score: 2, Funny

I'll give you realll gud website for $500!

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