Tips For Project Management

Whether you are just starting out or you have been in the business for awhile, you are always finding yourself in new situations.  Here are some general tips that you may or may not use.

• Always set a project timeline, that you can actually stick with, and give a copy to your client to keep you both in check.  Make sure to include things the client needs to do such as emailing pictures or text.
• When making time for projects always keep your first priorities first.  If you have a lot to do cut down on other tasks you may find yourself doing during the day.  Procrastination is a huge no no.
• Set clear goals for projects when are starting out.  What do you want your site to accomplish when it is completed?
• Make sure you check back with previous clients.  A  phone call every few months to check up on your client will never hurt you.
• When buying domains put them in your calendar and set it for a week earlier than when payment is due to renew the domain, this way you won’t run into renewal issues later on.
• Have a back up plan if something goes wrong.  What if your computer crashes?  What about backups?  Being sick? Planning never hurt anyone.
• Make sure clients know what is going on, never leave them in the dark for weeks at a time.

These are just a few tips I have learned over the years.  What are some things you do?