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How not to attract web developers.
Dec. 2nd, 2009 08:29 pmToday I was browsing Craigslist help wanted section. In the "computer gigs" section I came across this add.
The title was clear and concise. It was enough to peak my interest, and see what it was about. The first two sentences though sent me turning the other way. They have an idea for a 25 page site. Without any description of what those 25 pages are they expect you to send in a quote? Then they go on to re-itterate how many page there are, like they already hadn't pointed that out. Then we "MUST MUST MUST" have experience with SOAP API. Looking for a "start to finish" quote. A quote on something with no explanation of what it is, or on what technology; beyond SOAP API.
How on earth do you expect someone to quote a project if they don't even know what is involved? If you have a project and you need someone to do the work for you. Figure out what tech you want to use, if you have no preference, specify that. Don't ask for a quote, ask for resumes. Take some resumes first look them over, and find people who seem to have some technical expertise Ask them to sign an NDA, give them some specifics and then ask them for a quote.
With the ad above any quote you get will be wrong, and in the end either you or the developer will lose out because the project wasn't properly speced.
Title: Web Application Developer Wanted.
We are looking to build a 25 to 30 page web application. If you are interested please supply a quote.
25 to30 pages in total
YOU MUST MUST MUST have experience in SOAP API integrations and prove this.
The web application will in turn need to be connected / integrated to other applications such as SFDC (Salesforce.com) or iphone.
Looking for start to finish quote.
Please send resume and contact info.
Thank you!
The title was clear and concise. It was enough to peak my interest, and see what it was about. The first two sentences though sent me turning the other way. They have an idea for a 25 page site. Without any description of what those 25 pages are they expect you to send in a quote? Then they go on to re-itterate how many page there are, like they already hadn't pointed that out. Then we "MUST MUST MUST" have experience with SOAP API. Looking for a "start to finish" quote. A quote on something with no explanation of what it is, or on what technology; beyond SOAP API.
How on earth do you expect someone to quote a project if they don't even know what is involved? If you have a project and you need someone to do the work for you. Figure out what tech you want to use, if you have no preference, specify that. Don't ask for a quote, ask for resumes. Take some resumes first look them over, and find people who seem to have some technical expertise Ask them to sign an NDA, give them some specifics and then ask them for a quote.
With the ad above any quote you get will be wrong, and in the end either you or the developer will lose out because the project wasn't properly speced.
