Building Web Sites All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies®

Chapter 2. Build a Web Team or Go It Alone

In This Chapter

• Evaluating what you need to do it yourself

• Knowing who can help

• Giving the reins to the client

Web design projects require a blend of skills. The unique blend of creative and technological requirements means that an aspect of Web design and development draws on skills you've used in other positions — or on skills you don't necessarily consider your strengths. The most effective Web professionals are those who know how to leverage their own personal skills and talents and find others who can fill in any skill gaps. Specializing in what you're good at and aligning yourself with others who share your work philosophies enables you to build long‐term relationships with those who can work with you to get the job done — whether you go it alone or are part of a team. This chapter covers both scenarios to help you decide which route is the best for you.

Flying Solo: Skills You Need to Go It Alone

You need many skills to single‐handedly undertake a Web design project. Some of these skills are tangible — you must know some HTML and CSS and how to effectively use Photoshop and other graphics programs — while others are intangible — you must be able to provide good service while managing the project and your time and keeping the budget under control. This section lists and describes some of the necessary skills you need to fly solo on a Web‐design project.

Managing the project

If you're doing most or all of the work yourself, you must be able ...