Web developer/designer recommendations anyone?

Mr Footlong

Mr Footlong

Mr Footlong

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Hi guys

While IT is my profession and passion, I have never, ever been a web developer/designer and don't pretend to be one. Running forums etc is easy enough for me and altering others code to suit my needs but that is about it.

My Valeter/Detailer friend is going from being a mobile service to actually having a fixed place of work where he is planning on also selling detailing products. He needs a decent web dev/designer that is also not going to charge him the earth to start off with. The guy works damn hard and prices his services a little too well in my opinion and really has the drive and passion to make a go of getting the next chapter of his life underway but needs advice from people that he trusts.

My fav designer has moved to Aus and I am having trouble getting hold of her so am getting a bit desperate, hence turning to you fine chaps. It is going to be a small but visually appealing detailing site that hopefully will also have an Ecommerce section too for product sales. I can provide all the necessary backend components via various CPanel/Fantastico! systems at my disposal or IIS-based servers if needed but that is just about where my expertise is going to end.

This guy isn't a Lawyer etc like most of my clients, he is a nice, normal guy that works damn hard for what he earns and this is a big venture for him so the costs for getting the site going have to be within reason as the cost of the premises etc are pretty eye-watering.

Any recommendations for this type of work would really be appreciated guys, thanks. If you don't want to post the details on here please feel free to email them to me at:

[email protected]

Nick,

Nick :)
 
Hi Nick,

What sort of budget does he have? If you are looking at professional agency rates, you would be looking at £3k+ for ecommerce. If he would like a brochure site, prices would start at £1.5k+.

If he doesn't have much budget, it may be an idea looking at www.freelancer.co.uk. Of course there are trade offs - an agency will not be going anywhere (hopefully!) where freelancers may move on and leave you in a hole. Also, agencies are generally available to work at you request, where a freelancer may be on holiday or working on other projects etc.
 
Hi guys

Sorry for not replying sooner, life has been mental. Thanks for the suggestions. I mentioned both of these to my friend and I spoke to Mushroom Digital. It looks like I have found a really good local place called Design Hive but your ideas are well & truly plan B now, thanks again :)
 
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