Comments on: The designer’s guide to a great first impression

By: Tanvir Hussain

Tanvir Hussain — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:53:09 +0000

The testimonial/comments about your design portfolio can also be a reason of a great first impression.

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By: Joe Valdez

Joe Valdez — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 04:01:31 +0000

@Zainab Sule, Thanks!

By: Zainab Sule

Zainab Sule — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:18:43 +0000

Totally agree. There’s never a second chance to make a first impression. Nicely done.

Zainab

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By: Joe Valdez

Joe Valdez — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:12:22 +0000

@Doug C.,
The About page is a very good point, it provides a sense of trust for visitor.

By: Jay Kaushal

Jay Kaushal — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:11:07 +0000

Well from my own experience I will say communication is the prime key that creates a long lasting impression. Client can know a designer or programmer’s worth from first or second conversation. So talk clearly, write in an effective manner and try to solve the theory in steps. Some clients are tech saavy some are not. It is duty of the designer/programmer to take a guided tour towards his goal. Too much technical jargon will confuse the client.

Then comes your online presence which will show him your capability. The site should be simple and effective.

I will further add Testimonials by your old clients will go a long way in impressing your clients as they will clearly show what you are worth.

And most important a good price is always beneficial. As they say, run after the work and money will follow. So try to give your client best price in the market as he knows it all. That surely will be returned back to you as a second or third project.

Great article indeed

By: Doug C.

Doug C. — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:30:11 +0000

Make sure you give some attention to your About page. I did this for my site in the beginning. I knew it was important to have a page that described who I am, what I do, and also some things about me personally.

About pages are like Thank You pages and 404 pages – they are the “unsung heroes” of your web site and the perfect places to add personality and character (just like my artwork).

If you have done your homework and designed these pages in such a way that is unique and intriguing then when a person clicks through to one of them you might very well earn a subscriber or at the very least a return visitor.