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In your opinion, should web designers and developers know all there is to know about business development, to contribute in the company's overall growth?

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Question ajoutée par Amani Alasad , Web Developer , Quadron
Date de publication: 2016/02/11
Eyad Zakout
par Eyad Zakout , Site Supervisor , Fayfa Garden Center

web designers have to  participate in the company growth along with web developer and in turn  web developer has to know what the business needs? and how development should be done along with other depts. like Sales & Marketing Dept. Customer Service. BD Dept. together as a team work should all participate in the growth of the company. As a web developer has to have vision from different angles to attract customers to the goods & Company`s products or services by catching their eyes in the social media to read the content of the web and convince them about the company .web developer should be innovative ,creative, simply in reaching the message to customers to lead business that by the end reflects on the growth 

 

 

Khurram Arshad
par Khurram Arshad , Public Relations Officer , Tabuk Agricultural Development Co. -TADCO

Yes! of course a web developer should know all of the basic and major information about the business he is working for that's why he create a real application to satisfy the user need. 

shady Nagy
par shady Nagy , Senior Electrical Sales Engineer , Ever Green Energy ( 3- brothers group)

of course yes , the web designer must know all things about the business will be developed or at least know the main points for this business in order to suggest new idea & make a good marketing for this business through the web site.

Ahmed Abdurrazzaq
par Ahmed Abdurrazzaq , General Manager , VTEL

Thanks for the invitation 

 

agree with Mr. Eyad answer

Faris Abu Hannood
par Faris Abu Hannood , Marketing Consultant , Twist Marketing Agency

Its not wrong to know all aspects as it will not harm

In order to save time though, aspects that should be taught to them must first be linked directly to the topic as they can benefit the growth and whatever they learn should be matching for the implication of their ideas.

Other aspects learned will expand their knowledge to tackle issues from different perspectives hypothetically wise

TARIG BABIKER AL AMIN
par TARIG BABIKER AL AMIN , Head of Planning and Studies Unit , Sudanese Free Zones and Markets Co.

Thank you for the invitation ... Essentially, web design and advertising is an input to business development, and the knowledge of designers and developers of the basics of business development is currently very important to reflect the correct and positive image of the company and also contribute to the business development activities in the company and the development of its website

Faraz Shafiuddin Shafiuddin
par Faraz Shafiuddin Shafiuddin , Business Analyst , National Guard Health

The answer is no they are not required know anything related to business development. HOWEVER this an be useful for IT BUSINESS ANALYST OR SYSTEM ANALYST WHO have direct interface with key users.

santhini elangovan
par santhini elangovan , Team Member – Software Engineer , EMD Systems Software(P) LTD

Web designer used to know not only design the web pages need to know hosting for the site as well as search engine optimization and know to develop the business for their growth

Rehan Farooq
par Rehan Farooq , WEB DEVELOPER/DIGITAL MARKETING EXPERT , Upwork

Yes, its important to contribute in company's growth, this will not only help you to grow but also will help you to improve your skills!

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par Utilisateur supprimé

Yes! not only to contribute on the company's growth but their own career growth

Vinod Jetley
par Vinod Jetley , Assistant General Manager , State Bank of India

Freelancing on the side to earn extra income is all well and good. But if you want to start a business that generates a full-time income, here are some things to know about business development.

1. Web Design is a Commodity

Low barrier to entry and an abundance of do-it-yourself options means clients have too many choices and no basis upon which to make the best decision. The sooner you acknowledge this, the easier it will be to break out of the commoditization trap.

2. Sales is a Skill You Must Acquire

If you’re unable or unwilling to learn how to sell your services, consider partnering with someone who can. Otherwise, don’t quit your day job.

3. Prospecting for Business is not Optional

“Sales” is everything that occurs after a prospect agrees to meet with you. Finding people willing to meet with you requires prospecting. While it’s not impossible to grow quickly through word-of-mouth alone, it’s the exception, not the norm. Just like SEO, word-of-mouth requires time; it doesn’t happen overnight. If you’re just starting out and need clients right away, go out and find them.

4. Cold Calling Works

Despite claims to the contrary by so-called experts, cold-calling is one of the most effective means to obtain new business. Unless clients are beating a path to your door, don’t be too quick to dismiss cold-calling.

5. Prospects Aren’t Buying What You’re Selling

Business owners don’t value your HTML skills or your time. They value vendors who produce results. Business owners are concerned with what puts money in their pocket or what keeps money in their pocket. If your service doesn’t directly impact their bottom line, you’re not selling what they’re buying.

6. Your Biggest Competitor is Not Who You Think

Over the years, I’ve lost more deals to the decision to do nothing than other web firms. Before getting too cozy with that prospect, find out whether this project is mission-critical, or if “doing nothing” is an option. As Seth Godin says: “Are you really worth the hassle, the risk, the time, the money?”

7. Never Offer a Proposal

Writing a proposal is a poor way to close a deal. But when I first started out, I’d offer to write one instead of simply asking for the sale. Once I learned otherwise, I found I could close a deal on a verbal agreement, then write the proposal to finalize the sale. So don’t write a proposal unless your prospect has agreed to sign it.

8. Never Agree to “Final Payment Upon Completion”

Obtaining content from the client is one of the most challenging aspects of web design. You are on dangerous ground when your contract stipulates that the client can make final payment upon completion. Conceivably, a client can delay the project for any number of reasons that are beyond your control and you might never see that “final payment.”

9. Clone Your Best Clients as Soon as Possible

Chances are, you’ll stumble on some good clients by accident. You know the type—the ones who give you plenty of ongoing work, always pay on time, never badger you for a lower price, and send you a gift basket at Christmas. Once you land a few of those, figure out what characteristics they have in common … then go after others like them.

. Two Are Better than One

Having been in business as a both sole proprietor and a partnership, I can say that I prefer the latter. That said, a bad partnership can be nearly as disastrous as a bad marriage. But considering that partnerships generate more revenue than sole proprietors, I’d say it’s worth the risk.

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