http://webheadz.net building a better web Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:27:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you're a freelancer, you've probably run into this scenario: a client calls with an "urgent" project that needs you right this second! You reluctantly agree to do a preliminary conference call to see what's going on, and while everyone is thrilled to have you on the team they manage ... http://webheadz.net/2008/03/27/waiting-for-the-green-light/ Well, it's been a long time since my last post. I'm back, and with a cause. I just returned from this year's SXSW Interactive show in Austin, and it wasn't nearly as good as last year. At the 2007 show I came away energized and full of great information to ... http://webheadz.net/2008/03/13/sxsw-interactive-what-happened-this-year/ The moment you find out about an upcoming web project, work closely with your account lead to get as much information together as you can. The two of you will outline the project charter and a draft statement of work. You’ll also need to make sure your account lead drafts ... http://webheadz.net/2007/05/22/get-the-right-people-together-%e2%80%93-early-and-often/ What functionality and content does your website need to satisfy the site strategy? Documenting this critical information is called Requirements Gathering. Web development borrows a lot of terminology from traditional software development practices, and the phrase “Requirements Gathering” comes from that world. Marketing people don’t like traditional software practices or phrases, ... http://webheadz.net/2007/05/05/web-project-requirements-gathering/ Planning and executing effective web projects is a lot like producing a play, directing a movie, or even plotting a bank robbery. Everything needs to run like clockwork or the cops are gonna bust ya. Defining project roles and responsibilities early in the game will put a human face on ... http://webheadz.net/2007/05/04/defining-web-project-roles-and-responsibilities/ Whether you’re part of a large corporate web team or a lone ranger building a small site you need a well-defined site strategy. If you’re building a website without a strategy, you’re building a house without a foundation. The site strategy is the most important fundamental component of any successful ... http://webheadz.net/2007/05/03/whats-your-site-strategy/ How many times have you found yourself in a conference room full of people with no purpose and no agenda? I’ll wager that 80% of corporate meetings are conducted this way. This article will give you a solid framework to conduct effective, focused meetings so that you and your teammates ... http://webheadz.net/2007/05/01/how-to-conduct-effective-meetings/ Webheadz is a site dedicated to helping you learn about best practices in web project management. There’s plenty of information on the web available for designers and developers, but not that much for web generalists and managers, so I thought this would be a good resource. You don’t have to ... http://webheadz.net/2007/04/30/welcome-to-webheadz/