Tag Archives: contracts

Why Code Copyright Should Matter to Web Developers

|

Most web designers and developers are familiar with copyright law. We make sure our web designs are not infringing on other’s work.  We purchase the proper licenses for fonts and photos. And we run the copy through plagiarism checkers. But what about the code we write? Code copyright is an issue we don’t think about […]

Six Things You Should Know Before Starting Your Own Agency

|

Two years after graduating from college I decided to start a design agency with my best friend. We bought two computers, sublet some office space, and began looking for work. And then, all of my idealism went out the window as I realized starting a design agency, and keeping it running, is really difficult. The […]

Three Ways to Charge Web Design and Development Clients

|

The web design and development process is a relatively straightforward one. From sketching out ideas to writing code. From managing the project to delivering the final work to the client. The process is routine (but not monotonous), stimulating and rewarding. But when it comes time to discuss getting paid for that work we tend to […]

Monitoring Maintenance Contracts in Intervals

|

A recent thread in the Sitepoint.com forums asks “How Do You Handle Website Maintenance After You’ve Created the Site?” At Pelago we use maintenance contracts to handle undefined chunks of time; when the client knows they need to retain our services for whatever maintenance issues may arise. Once a client has signed up for Pelago’s […]