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Top 10 Reasons You Need to Convert Your Website to WordPress

September 16, 2021 / / 0 Comments

WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS) in the world. With WordPress you have access to 59,000+ free plugins and over 9,000+ free themes.

More than 60% of the websites that use a CMS are powered by WordPress. WordPress powers 14.7% of the world’s top websites.

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3 Checklists for Complete Website Design and Development

August 28, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Website Design Checklists
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San Fernando Valley WordPress Meetup Outline – Nov 1 – 2016

October 24, 2016 / / 0 Comments

Please feel free to shoot me any additional topics  you’d like to talk about at our meetup. John@JohnBolyard.com

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Website Design: Freelancer or Agency

August 19, 2016 / / 0 Comments

Freelancer or Agency?

John Bolyard Website Design Freelancer vs Agency

Freelancer
Agency
Intro
Freelancers are usually able to do two or three functions of a design agency and have a cadre of contractors to call upon when they need elements outside of their skillset.
Freelancers usually don't have project managers so you deal directly with the designer.
When you hire an agency the costs will generally be higher as you are getting their whole team managed by a project manager dedicated to your website project.
Budget
Less overhead allows freelancers to charge less. Rates vary from as little as $25/hour to more than $180+/hour.
Keep in mind that you might pay more in the end to freelancers who charge by the hour instead of a fixed project price.
In general, prices are higher than freelancers. Rates can vary widely from $85/hour to upwards of $350+/hour.
Agencies will create an overall scope of work with a budget.
Agencies will also stick more closely to the scope of work and be much less flexible when you want changes that are not in the original budget.
Quality
The experience of freelancers can vary widely. It's best to use a freelancer that comes recommended by someone who has had personal experience with him or her.
Agencies will typically have more consistent quality although not necessarily better.
Turnaround
Freelancers aren’t always full-time and can be working on multiple projects at once.
Agencies generally take longer, due to multiple layers in the organization.
Experience
Freelancers tend to have experience in one or two areas and rely on colleagues to fill in the experience gaps.
Most agencies consist of five or more employees and it’s more likely you’ll find a broader range of experience across multiple specialties.
Communication
Generally, you’ll have direct communication with the person developing your website.
Agencies generally have project managers that filter all your information going back and forth.
While this method keeps track of all the information, information can get muddled as it passes along the design chain.

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How to Get a Great Website!

August 1, 2016 / / 0 Comments

How To Get a Great Website Design

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