﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>bufordgilles512's Xanga</title><link>http://bufordgilles512.xanga.com/</link><description>Latest Xanga weblog from bufordgilles512</description><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><image><title>The Weblog Community</title><url>http://s.xanga.com/images/xangalogobutton.gif</url><link>http://bufordgilles512.xanga.com/</link></image><item><title>How to Hire Out Your Graphic Design in the Correct Manner</title><link>http://bufordgilles512.xanga.com/750731333/how-to-hire-out-your-graphic-design-in-the-correct-manner/</link><guid>http://bufordgilles512.xanga.com/750731333/how-to-hire-out-your-graphic-design-in-the-correct-manner/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:28:06 GMT</pubDate><description>If you truly want to get the attention of your target group in a big way, then you should place a lot of emphasis on getting top notch graphic designs for your website. The following article talks about a few things that you can do to outsource your graphic design jobs and get fantastic results for the best price.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Pay for Time or Per Gig: When you're outsourcing your graphic design work, you have two main ways to pay for it. The first method is to pay the designer by the hour. The second is, for the project's fulfillment as "per project". Payment will ultimately be based upon your personal preference. Your decision will depend on your requirements and the amount of time that can be spent on the job. Both of these payment plans will be efficient enough. However, going for a "per project" model may be more comfortable for you because you pay the designer regardless of the time spent on the project to get it done. A good way to handle this would be to determine how much the total project will cost before you decide upon which payment plan to use. If you have a project that will go for a long time, then it would make better sense to hire your designer on a per hour payment plan. The Importance of Deadlines: One thing you should always have is a deadline, or the task may be dragged out indefinitely. Deadlines are the only way to ensure that you know when your job will be finished. You should expect to pay more when you get the freelancer to agree to a firm deadline, especially if it's short notice. What you want to avoid, however, is having the designers not consider your project important because you didn't put a time limit on it. The best policy, then, is to come up with a deadline that you and the freelancer can agree upon. But it's always better to have some flexibility because many times the work will overrun. Setting the right deadline will definitely increase the chances of having the project completed by the time you need it. One good example of a website who has awesome graphics is &lt;A href="http://www.juegosdemario.info/" rel="nofollow"&gt;juegos de mario&lt;/A&gt; . This design costs a great lump sum of money.&lt;BR&gt;Showing Formats and Fonts: What are the formats that you are looking out to get your graphics delivered in? Will you select a display of PNG, JPEG, GIF, PSD or some other form? Remember that various fonts can be shown in many different methods. If you are having a hard time making a decision, then talk to your designer and ask for her help. Remember that if you own high quality graphics such as vector, then it is recommended that you get Adobe Illustrator files. This is so that you will be able to make changes as time goes on. If your outsourced graphics have text, you should request that the designer supply you with the fonts. This is so that you will have the opportunity to edit as time goes by, if necessary. These tips might seem unimportant, but they are huge items as times goes on. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;If you want your investment to be worthwhile, then you must ensure that you look for a quality graphic designer. </description><comments>http://bufordgilles512.xanga.com/750731333/how-to-hire-out-your-graphic-design-in-the-correct-manner/#firstcomment</comments></item><item><title>Outsourcing Your Graphic Design Work</title><link>http://bufordgilles512.xanga.com/750731045/outsourcing-your-graphic-design-work/</link><guid>http://bufordgilles512.xanga.com/750731045/outsourcing-your-graphic-design-work/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:22:20 GMT</pubDate><description>Acquiring the right graphics for your website via a graphics designer consists of knowing how to deal with the person who is handling your work and knowing a lot of about that particular person. There are tons of things to decide upon when you are trying to pick out the best graphics designer and deal with the details just before handing off your outsourcing. In this article we are going to examine three tips for making sure that you get the most from your graphics outsourcing project.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Pay for Time or Per Assignment: When you're outsourcing your graphic design work, you have two main ways to pay for it. The first is "per hour" rate of the designer. The second is to pay for the project as a whole. Payment will ultimately be based upon your personal preference. You will make a selection based upon your needs and available time. Both of these ways to pay your graphic designer work. However, going for a "per project" model may be more comfortable for you because you pay the designer regardless of the time spent on the project to get it done. A smart thing would be to figure out how much the project is going to be before choosing a particular model. If you have a project that will go for a long time, then it would make better sense to hire your designer on a per hour payment plan. Avoid Problems With Deadlines: You should always have a definite deadline for every task, or the person you hire may put the job off for weeks or even months. Providing a deadline will stop your project from running indefinitely with no end. You should expect to pay more when you get the freelancer to agree to a firm deadline, especially if it's short notice. If, however, the graphic designer feels he or she has no time pressure whatsoever to complete your job, you may be waiting a very long time for it. This is why you need to find a balance when setting up the deadline; estimating a reasonable time will most definitely help. Keep in mind, however, that very often a project won't be completed exactly on schedule, so be flexible. Setting the right deadline will definitely increase the chances of having the project completed by the time you need it. One good example of a website which has fantastic graphics is &lt;A href="http://www.juegosdemario.info/" rel="nofollow"&gt;juegos de mario&lt;/A&gt; . This design definetely costs a great lump sum of cash.&lt;BR&gt;Get Revisions: It might be a long time before you take control of your final design. But rest assured if you do not like the outcome, you have the option of getting a revision. Do not pay for design work that is not up to your standards. Most designers will provide a lot of changes until you get what you want. This is how graphic designers can create long lasting relationships with their clients. Being the client, you have the right to get what you want. So make sure you let your designer know your feelings when it comes to this. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Do not forget that when you employ an outside professional for your graphic designs, this is still a very important component of your internet business. </description><comments>http://bufordgilles512.xanga.com/750731045/outsourcing-your-graphic-design-work/#firstcomment</comments></item><item><title>Tuesday, June 21, 2011</title><link>http://bufordgilles512.xanga.com/750669242/item/</link><guid>http://bufordgilles512.xanga.com/750669242/item/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 05:58:50 GMT</pubDate><description>Hi everyone! I'm just getting started on Xanga... Drop me a comment if you've got some ideas on what to do first - or just to say, "Hi!" &lt;IMG height=15 src="http://www.xanga.com/Images/smiley1.gif" width=15&gt;</description><comments>http://bufordgilles512.xanga.com/750669242/item/#firstcomment</comments></item></channel></rss>
