As we have previously mentioned, ordering a web project is not entirely simple. Whether it is ordering a website, e-commerce tool, CRM system, web portal or other web solution.
Therefore, in recent months we have published several valuable posts aimed at web project clients. Together, these blog posts become a complete guide regarding what a client should know before starting a project. In this post, we summarize these posts!
Why do web projects fail?
First and foremost, it is good to be aware that web projects run a high risk of failure, which usually means that projects become more expensive and take longer than planned. In the worst case, failed web projects can also mean rebuilding, this is usually because the web solution is built with the wrong technology from the start.
You can read more about why web projects fail here and then how to avoid this here.
These posts are packed with what you as a client need to know. Of course, experts can be hired for both preparatory work, but despite that, it is important that you as the client have enough knowledge in the subject to determine whether the supplier is doing a good job.
What a client needs to know about web technology
When ordering a web project, it is important to understand the most basic parts of web technology such as the differences between CMS (Content Management System) and web frameworks. As well as why CMS is used for developing websites while web frameworks are used to develop web systems. You can read more about this here.
What a client needs to know about preliminary work
When we discuss preliminary work, there are two important parameters – requirements specification and technical solution proposal. You can read more about this in our white paper which is about what you as a client must know about requirements specifications here. It includes, among other things, what a requirements specification should contain and what you can expect from a supplier who carries out a feasibility study.
What is usually difficult to determine before the start of a project is whether the supplier’s recommendation for technology is reasonable. With the help of a feasibility study, a technical environment analysis can be carried out and then the right web technology can be chosen for the intended web solution. You can read more about what a client must know when choosing technology here.
Commitment during web projects
A common question regarding ordering web projects is about commitment. It is important to understand how much is required from the client both before, during and after the web project. That’s why we’ve written a blog post about this, which you can read här.
The 5 most common mistakes
By knowing the most common mistakes made when ordering web projects, you as a client can avoid them. That’s why we’ve written a post summarizing the 5 most common mistakes, which you can read here.
If the project goes wrong anyway
Despite the fact that the goal is always for web projects to run exactly as planned, unfortunately that’s rarely the case. But sometimes you’re still left with a project that’s more expensive and longer than expected. Then it is important that you understand the problem and how it can be solved, you can read more about here.
Through these posts you will get a complete guide to get a better understanding of how you can successfully order web projects. If you have more questions and concerns regarding preparatory work or web projects, do not hesitate to get in touch!